Chapter 23

Question 1

What are the seven nations composing of Central America

Answer 1

Belize Guatemala El Salvador 
Honduras 
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Panamá

Question 2

What provides a central link of transportation between the Caribbean and Pacific Ocean

Answer 2

Panamá canal

Question 3

What is the name given to the coast in Nicaragua because of insect problems which cause health problems

Answer 3

Mosquito coast

Question 4

What are some successful agricultural crops in Central America

Answer 4

Pineapple citrus
Banana
Chocolate
Coffee

Question 5

Because of the arid conditions in Mexico what percent get enough rain for crops

Answer 5

12

Question 6

This group of Indians lived along the coast of Gulf of Mexico they practiced shamanism and human sacrifices

Answer 6

Olmecs

Question 7

This group of Indians lived in the tropical rainforests and jungles in Guatemala Belize and southern Mexico they constructed pyramids, system of writing and recorded texts and an accurate solar calendar

Answer 7

Mayans

Question 8

This group of Indians developed the city of Monte Albán near Oaxaca in Mexico

Answer 8

Zapotec

Question 9

This group of Indians ruled over the region around Mexico City in 1300s until Spanish arrival in 1521

Answer 9

Aztecs

Question 10

What is a staple in Mexico and Central Americas diet

Answer 10

Corn

Question 11

What is usually served all day in Mexico and Central America

Answer 11

Tortillas

Question 12

This is cornmeal made by grinding corn kernels that have been soaked in line

Answer 12

Masa harina

Question 13

Hull - less lime soaked corn

Answer 13

Nixtamal

Question 14

This is a flat cast iron griddle used to bake tortillas

Answer 14

Comal