Central America Geography and Politics

Central America Geography and Politics

Assessment

Interactive Video

Geography, History, Social Studies

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video tutorial explores the geography, history, politics, and culture of Central America. It begins with an introduction to the countries in the region and essential questions about their governments, historical events, and cultural uniqueness. The lesson covers the impact of European colonization, the political turmoil experienced by these nations, and the cultural diversity influenced by languages and religions. The video concludes with a review of the key points and a preview of the next lesson focusing on the economy.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following countries is NOT on the mainland of Central America?

Jamaica

Guatemala

Panama

Belize

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the essential questions discussed in the lesson?

What are the main languages spoken in Central America?

What is the climate like in Central America?

What type of governments can be found in Central America?

What are the main exports of Central America?

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which ancient civilizations were part of the history of Central America?

Olmec and Aztec

Mayan and Aztec

Inca and Aztec

Mayan and Inca

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What pattern of history is shared by Central America, Mexico, the United States, and Canada?

Colonization by Asian countries

Colonization by European countries followed by independence

Colonization by African countries

Colonization by South American countries

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which country in Central America has a communist government?

Honduras

Cuba

Nicaragua

Belize

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant cause of political unrest in Central America?

Economic inequality between wealthy landowners and poor farm workers

Language barriers

Natural disasters

Religious conflicts

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the predominant religion in Central America?

Roman Catholicism

Hinduism

Islam

Protestant Christianity

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