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Which body of water borders Central America to the west?
Which body of water borders Central America to the west?
How many countries make up Central America?
How many countries make up Central America?
Why is Central America considered an isthmus?
Why is Central America considered an isthmus?
Which of the following countries is NOT part of Central America?
Which of the following countries is NOT part of Central America?
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What geographical feature dominates much of the land in Central America?
What geographical feature dominates much of the land in Central America?
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In which direction is Central America located from the U.S.?
In which direction is Central America located from the U.S.?
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Which European country was the main colonizer of Central America?
Which European country was the main colonizer of Central America?
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Which language is the dominant, official language in most Central American countries?
Which language is the dominant, official language in most Central American countries?
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Which Mayan civilization developed advanced mathematics, writing, water management, and astronomical systems?
Which Mayan civilization developed advanced mathematics, writing, water management, and astronomical systems?
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Where were many indigenous people from Guatemala descended from?
Where were many indigenous people from Guatemala descended from?
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What religion did the Spanish bring with them to Central America?
What religion did the Spanish bring with them to Central America?
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When did Central American nations gain independence from Spain?
When did Central American nations gain independence from Spain?
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What was the primary cause of unsustainable deforestation in Central America?
What was the primary cause of unsustainable deforestation in Central America?
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Why do some Central American countries earn the nickname 'banana republics'?
Why do some Central American countries earn the nickname 'banana republics'?
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Who controls the Panama Canal region in Central America?
Who controls the Panama Canal region in Central America?
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What had the largest overall impact on Central American politics in the modern era?
What had the largest overall impact on Central American politics in the modern era?
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Which factor contributed to conflicts and warfare in Central America?
Which factor contributed to conflicts and warfare in Central America?
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What is characteristic of the natural features in Central America?
What is characteristic of the natural features in Central America?
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What is associated with the exploitative nature of labor in 'banana republics'?
What is associated with the exploitative nature of labor in 'banana republics'?
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What is a key geographical feature that connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans?
What is a key geographical feature that connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans?
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