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Class: ________________________
South of the Border Google earth tour
Graphic Organizer
CUBA
1) What is the capital of Cuba? ____________________________________________________________
2) What is the port in Havana called? _______________________________________________________
3) Name 2 of Cuba’s exports? _____________________________________________________________
4) Why are Cubans driving American cars from the 1950’s?
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5) What is Cuba’s best known island? _______________________________________________________
6) Name one of the ways historians believe baseball developed in Cuba?
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BELIZE
1) Until 1973, Belize was known as? ______________________________________________________
2) What is the term given to Belize’s people who are a mix of Spanish-Indian ancestry?
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3) Education is compulsory for children between what ages? ___________________________________
4) In pre-Columbian times, what territory was Belize part of? ___________________________________
5) Name one language spoken in Belize? ___________________________________________________
6) Who settled Belize? __________________________________________________________________
7) On what peninsula is Belize located? _____________________________________________________
8) What two types of foods are “part of the local cuisine” in Belize?
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GRANADA
1) Who founded the city in 1594? __________________________________________________________
2) What does Granada make that is second only to Cuba? _______________________________________
3) What famous Californian governor frequently travels to Granada?
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BRAZIL
1) Brazil shares a border with every country in South America except which two?
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2) What is Brazil’s capital? _______________________________________________________________
3) Name one of Brazil’s two largest cities? ___________________________________________________
4) Brazil’s people are descendants of what?
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5) Why is Carnival celebrated?
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6) In New Orleans, Carnival is called? ______________________________________________________
7) How many categories are the participants judged on? _________________________________________
8) When does the party end? ______________________________________________________________
9) How many spectators will be present for Carnival? __________________________________________
10) What United States’ holiday and national event is compared to Carnival?
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11) In the parade, what do feathers represent to the Brazilians?
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