Caribbean

Which Caribbean country is a commonwealth of the United States?

• Puerto Rico

• Cuba

• Jamaica

• Haiti

Why do the Caribbean islands have so much diversity?

• The climate varies among the islands

• Many people from the United States settled there

• Several European countries rules them as colonies

• Their governments are democratic

Why do some countries in the Caribbean islands have weak economies?

• Their governments are communist

• They attract few tourists

• They have large populations

• They are small and have few resources

Which Caribbean country is known for its reggae music?

• Cuba

• Haiti

• Dominican Republic

• Jamaica

Toussaint L’Ouverture led the revolution for which country?

• Cuba

• Haiti

• Puerto Rico

• Jamaica

How many islands make up the Bahamas?

• 700

• 5000

• 3

• 50

Which European country claimed Haiti as a colony?

• Great Britain

• France

• Netherlands

• Spain

The biggest industry in the Caribbean is what?

• Tourism

• Fishing

• Mining

• Farming

What Caribbean island is circled? This is not an independent country- it is a self-governing territory, or commonwealth, or the United States.

• Jamaica
• Bahamas
• Puerto Rico
• Panama

What Caribbean island nation is highlighted? It's capitol is Kingston.

• Jamaica
• Haiti
• Barbados
• Belize