Caribbean

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

How many islands make up the Bahamas?

• 700

• 5000

• 3

• 50

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

What Caribbean nation is highlighted? This country experienced a devastating earthquake in 2010.

• Dominican Republic
• Haiti
• Mexico
• Cuba

What island chain is circled? This country is a major tourist destination for Americans, and it is vulnerable to hurricanes.

• Haiti
• Barbados
• Costa Rica
• The Bahamas

Which is the poorest country in the Americas?

• Cuba
• Haiti
• Jamaica
• Dominican Republic 

Which is the largest Caribbean island?

• Grenada

• Jamaica

• St. Lucia

• Cuba