Central America Review

To the west of Central America is the Pacific Ocean, and to the east is the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea

What are some examples of achievements and inventions created by civilizations in Mesoamerica?

Central America is located near _______. This means the area has a tropical and warm climate.

No place in Central America is more than 125 miles from a body of water!

There are seven countries that are considered a part of Central America

Civilizations in Mesoamerica had similar religious beliefs. They were ________.

Central America is rich in geography. What landscapes and physical features exist there?

Mesoamerican civilizations had their own written language. It was created by the Mayans.

What crops were important to the people in Mesoamerica?

Central America's volcanoes create fertile soil. This makes the area suitable for farming!

Central America is also considered "Mesoamerica." What does the prefix "meso" mean?

Indigenous tribes hunted and gathered, but in many of the Mesoamerican civilizations they farmed as well!

What two areas of land does Central America connect?

Central America is considered an isthmus. What does this mean?

What led to the fall of ancient civilizations in Central America?

Which of these was the first civilization to exist in Mesoamerica?