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Latin America Quiz
by Megan Aemmer

The vast and varied cultures of Latin America thrive south of the United States border, and have influenced U.S. culture over the years. But how much do you know about the history, people, and landscapes that define our neighbors to the south? Test your Latin America IQ with this quiz!
1
Mexico City, the capital of Mexico, is built on the ruins of an ancient Aztec city.
Aerial view of Mexico City (Image Credit: Jon Arnold/age fotostock )
2
Although Spanish is the official language of Guatemala, the primary language for many Guatemalans is in which pre-Columbian language family?
Weaver, Guatemala (Image credit: David Alan Harvey/Woodfin Camp and Associates, Inc.)
3
Which is the largest country in Central America?
Which country is this? (Image credit: Piergiorgio Pescali/Farabolafoto)
4
Which country was formerly known as British Honduras?
Which country is this? (Image credit: Kevin Schafer/Corbis)
5
Who gave Costa Rica its name, meaning "rich coast"?
Pacific Coast in Costa Rica (Image credit: Dave G. Houser/Corbis)
6
Which is the only South American country with both Caribbean and Pacific coasts?
Which country is this? (Image credit: Victor Englebert/Photo Researchers, Inc.)
7
The golden tree frog and the giant tree sloth are found in only one Central American country. Where do these animals live?
Rain Forest Waterfall (Image credit: Kevin Schafer Photography)
8
Which country is called "the Rooftop of the World" because of its high elevation?
Which country is this? (Image credit: Daniel I. Komer/D. Donne Bryant Stock)
9
The Galápagos Islands, home to many unique animal species, are a province of which South American country?
Galápagos Islands (Image credit: Claudia Uribe Touri/eStock Photo)
10
Unlike most Latin American countries, about 97 percent of this South American nation's population is of European descent. Which is it?
Tango Dancing (Image credit: Energy Productions)
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