Flashcard #7 - History of the Caribbean Islands

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Who were the indigenous people of the Caribbean Islands before the arrival of Europeans?

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Taino

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Which explorer is credited with the discovery of the Caribbean Islands in 1492?

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Christopher Columbus

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What was the primary impact of the Columbian Exchange on the Caribbean Islands?

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Exchange of plants, animals, and diseases

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Which Caribbean island is the largest by land area? Options: Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Hispaniola

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Cuba

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What type of government does the United Kingdom have, which also applies to some of its Caribbean territories?

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Constitutional monarchy

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Who were the Carib people?

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A native tribe in the Caribbean.

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What was the role of indentured labor in the Caribbean?

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It replaced slavery after its abolition.

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Which of the following is a dependent territory in the Caribbean? Haiti, Barbados, Aruba, Jamaica

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Aruba

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What was one of the main reasons for the European colonization of the Caribbean Islands?

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To find new trade routes

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What was the primary language spoken by the Taino people?

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Taino