Countries Scavenger Hunt

History of Mexico Mexico is the _ most populate country in the world! 3rd 11th 17th 42nd How many people live in Mexico? 121 121,000 121,000,000 The earliest artifacts found in Mexico are chips of stone tools found in the Valley of Mexico.Farming started in Mexico around 5000 B.C.The first civilization flourished in 1500 B.C. near the Gulf of Mexico.Juan de GrijalvaExpedition is when the Spanish first learned of Mexico in 1518.The Spanish Conquestof the Aztec Nation started in 1519.Mexico was called New Spain starting in 1535.Diseases brought over to the new land killed over and estimated 24 millionIndigenous people between 1521-1605.Mexico City has been called the First World Citybecause it is in the middle of cultures and trade.Miguel Hidalgo y Costillalead the the movement to rebel from Spain.The First Mexican Empirehappened in 1822.The Republic of Texas lead to the Mexican American War.After the U.S. Civil War, the U.S. demanded the removal of the Frenchtroops from Mexico. History of Chile True of False.Chile has snowy mountains and sandy deserts. True False Chile is home to... (Select 2) The Tallest Mountain The Highest Active Volcano The Largest River The Driest Desert in the World The world's oldest _ was discovered in Chile. Artifact Mountain Mummy Chile is the... (Select 2) Longest Country Narrowest Country Largest Country Smallest Country About Costa Rica Facts about Costa Rica Nicaragua is northof Costa Rica.Panama is southof Costa Rica.Costa Rica is smaller than the state of West Virginia.Costa Rica's main exportis bananas and coffee.San Joseis Costa Rica's capital.Volcanowatching is a pass time in Costa Rica.Zipliningis popular in Costa Rica.Costa Ricais one of the most biodiverse countries.The dry season for the country is typically from December to April.More than 25%of Costa Rica is protected territory. Facts about Guatemala 7 Facts about Guatemala The Resplendent Quetzalis the national bird of Guatemala.Lake Atitlanin Guatemala is the deepest lake in Central America.Chichicastenangois the number one shopping destination in Guatemala.In 2007, a 100 meterdeep sinkhole appeared in the country's capital.The Guatemalan Civil Waris one of history's longest internal conflicts.The Mayanpeople are still around in Guatemala.The first chocolate was discovered during the Mayan civilization in Guatemala. Facts about Nicaragua Nicaragua is slightly larger than... Texas Alaska New York Rhode Island When did Nicaragua become free from Spain and become a part of the Mexican Empire? 1801 1811 1821 1831 Select the 3 cultures that have influenced Nicaragua. American Culture European Culture African Culture Caribbean Culture How old is the Ruins of Leon Viejo? Really old 1500 Years Old 150 years old 15000 Years Old Violeta Chamorro was elected as the first female president of Nicaragua. What year was it in? 1980 1985 1990 1995 What is one of the most practiced arts in Nicaragua? Painting Drawing Sculpting Poetry How many constellations can be seen in the night sky in Nicaragua? All 88 86 None Of the whole GDP of Nicaragua, what percent is agriculture? 15 17 20 22 Facts about Honduras Facts about Honduras Honduras is a part of the Mesoamerica Reef.At one time, the Chief City was in Honduras for the Mayanpeople.Honduras can be broken down into 4 regions. There are 2 main cities where most of the urban population lives.Tegucigalpais the capital. Facts about El Salvador About 1400 years ago, at Joya de Ceren, a volcanic eruption buried in ash a Mayan village.On July 14, 1969, Honduras and El Salvador went to war and it was called the 100 Hour or Football War.Between 1980and 1992, El Salvador had to struggle to survive a 12 year long Civil War.The most important Mayan site in the country is called TazumalPyramid.The Izalcois a volcano in El Salvador and known as the Lighthouse of the Pacific.San Salvadoris the capital of El Salvador.El Salvador is located in the Ring of Fire. Facts of Spain What is the official name of Spain? (2 answers) Spain The Republic of Spain Kingdom of Spain Reino de Espana What is the capital? London Madrid Paris Spain is Europe's _ largest country. 1st 2nd 3rd 4th The Spanish National Day is celebrated on... October 12 October 2 September 16 What does La Marcha Real mean? The Royal March The Real Anthem Spain's National Anthem A tradition in Spain is... Dancing all night The Running of the Bulls To sleep all day What is the most popular sport in Spain? Basketball Soccer Volleyball Facts on Puerto Rico True or False.Puerto Rico is a U.S. state. True False Puerto Rico is... It's Own Country. a common wealth. a state. How many people live there? 1 million 2 million 3 million What is San Juan? (More than one answer) The Capital Where most people live. One of the oldest city in the U.S. Facts on Ecuador Ecuador Facts The word Ecuador comes from the word equator.About 10%of the population is a European decent.Ecuador is the smallestcountry in South America. About the size of Colorado.Alejandro Carrion Aguirreis a well-known Ecuadorian.Oil accounts for 40%of the country's exports.The Bark Tree (Cinchona) is indigenous to Ecuador.Ecuador is the world's largest exporter of bananas.Quitois the capital. All About Peru What continent is Peru in? North America South America Europe What is the official name of Peru? Peru Republic of Peru Providence of Peru When was Machu Picchu voted to be a part of the 7 Wonder of the World? 2000 2007 1900 1907 The Andes is... A Volcano A Mountain Range A River Havana, Cuba What culture(s) have influenced Cuba? Indigenous African European What European country colonized Havana? England Spain France Ture or FalseYou can still see architecture from or inspired by original buildings. True False What is Castillo de la Real Fuerza de La Habana ? One of the oldest forts in Havana One of the oldest shops in Havana One of the oldest castles in Havana Are they done with preserving the historic downtown of the city? Yes No Facts about Columbia Columbia is in South America.Día de las Velitasstarts on December 7.Columbia experiences a diverseclimate. Columbia is named after Christopher Columbus. Facts on Bolivia Bolivia is the highest and most isolated country in South America.Bolivia became free from Spain on August 6, 1825.You can find Ametrinein Bolivia.Tiwanakuis located in Bolivia.The currency is called Boliviano.Bolivia gets over 5 metersof rain a year.The most widely spoken language in Bolivia is Spanish. Facts about Argentina What part of South America can you find Argentina in? North South East West The popular sports in Argentina are... (Select all that are correct) Golf Women's Ice Hockey Pollo American Football Dance Basketball Rugby Soccer Cricket Baseball True or FalseBuenos Aires is the capital of Argentina. True False Facts on the Dominican Republic The Dominican Republic is located in the Caribbean.Larimaris a stone originated in the Dominican Republic.Merengueis popular dance music the at comes from the Dominican Republic.Baseballis their most popular sport.The Taínopeople were settled in the Dominican Republic before Christopher Columbus landed there. Facts on Uruguay Uruguay has the longestnational anthem. The literacy rate in Uruguay is 98.1%.The currency is called Uruguayan Peso.The capital is Montevideo.Uruguay claims to be the birth place of the tango. Facts about Panama What is the Panamanian landscape made up of? Forests Mountains Beaches Wetlands Plains Pastures True or FalsePanama does not have a capital city. True False When was the Panama Canal first used? 1900 1914 1928 2022 What currencies are accepted in Panama? Peso U.S. Dollar Pounds Balboa When was Mireya Moscoso elected president? 1990 2000 1999 2009 When did Panama achieve complete independence? 1900 1903 1930 1933 Facts about Equatorial Guinea Equatorial Guinea is on the west coast of central Africa.Sculptingand mask making is a tradition.The official languages are Spanish, French, and Portuguese.Central African Franc(CFA) is the name of the currency.Malabois the capital.Few than 1,000,000people live in Equatorial Guinea. Facts about Venezuela Where is Venezuela? Central America South America Caribbean Africa Does Venezuela mean? New Venice Little Venice Big Venice What seasons does Venezuela experience? Dry Rainy Summer Winter Fall Spring How many days the Ever Lasting storm last? 140-160 365 200 What percentage of Venezuela is protected for it's species? 25 50 75 100 Facts about Paraguay Paraguay gained independence in 1811.Almost 100% of electricity is from hydroelectric powerin Paraguay.The 2nd largest river in South America is the Paraguay River and it splits the country in two.The currency is called the Paraguayan Guarani.Iguacu Fallsis made up of over 275 separate waterfalls.Sopa Paraguayais the national dish of Paraguay.Soyis one of their main exports.