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Central and Latin America
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1
The Spanish were able to wipe out the Aztec civilizations because...
of disease.
they made allies of Aztec enemies.
of better weapons.
All of the above.
2
Hispaniola, located east of Jamaica, contains which two countries?
Bahamas and St. Lucia
Jamaica and Barbuda
Haiti and the Dominican Republic
Cuba and Puerto Rico
3
The Spaniards built these to convert the native Mexicans to Christianity.
Town squares
Missions
Forts
Coluseums
4
What continent does Central America belong to?
South America
Europe
The Caribbean
North America
5
With the location of Central America to the equator, the temperatures are...
wide ranging
consistant
cold
extreme
6
This river forms part of the border between Mexico and the United States.
Yukon
Rio Grande
Mackenzie
Nile
7
The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) tells what about a country?
How well the economy is doing in comparison to the world..
What the country's major export is.
The monetary system.
Its' climate
8
The cutting down of the rain forests to use the land for agriculture is known as...
Plantation
Reforestation
Rotation
Deforestation
9
During the celebration of The Day of the Dead, it is believed...
Ancestors come to watch over the people and communicate.
Spirits have come to harm us.
People can be brought back from the dead.
Spirits come for a party.
10
Which of the following is not a group of islands in the Caribbean?
Greater Antilles
Bahamas
Lesser Antilles
Hawaii Islands
11
What were the two ancient civilizations that were found in Mexico?
Mayans and Aztecs
Incas and Mayans
Hittites and Trekkies
Trekkies and Aztecs
12
The island group closest to Florida is the
Bahamas
Dominican Republic
Greater Antilles
Lesser Antilles
13
Most countries of Central America economies are based on what?
Minerals
Agriculture
Energy
Manufacturing
14
Mexico has this type of government today.
Democracy
Dictatorship
Anarchy
Monarchy
15
Which mountain range runs through Mexico and Central America?
Rockies
Alps
Sierra Madre
Andes
16
Cloud forests are found
in savannas.
on coastal plans.
in highland regions.
along rivers.
17
How has the Spanish influenced Mexico's culture?
Their language and food.
Dances
Games
Music
18
What capital city is built on top of the location of the ancient Aztec capital?
Panama City
Mexico City
Port a Prince
Washington, D.C.
