The Caribbean Today

The religions of Santería and Vodou are examples of

• The blending of Spanish and west African cultures in the Caribbean

• The impact of tourism on the Caribbean

• The influence of Creole on Caribbean

• The survival of American Indian religious

Which describes an issue that helped influence the growth of reggae music in Jamaica?

• The music became the voice for people who felt oppressed by society.

• The music became a way for the government to speak to the people.

• The music was a celebration for people who felt freedom and wealth.

• The music was based on the singers’ ancient religious beliefs.

Most governments in the Caribbean today are

• parliamentary democracies

• communist dictatorships

• presidential democracies

• democratic republics

Which best describes Cuba's economy?

• dominant command economy

• tourism is an important part of the economy

• mixed market economy

• primarily traditional economy

Most Caribbean nations have which type of economy?

• mixed market

• traditional

• command

• market

Which of the following plays a key role in most Caribbean nations' economies?

• tourism

• abundant natural resources

• prestigious universities

• modern industries and factories

Which of the following is an economical characteristic of Cuba?

• limited natural resources

• mixed market economy

• thriving tourism

• successful entrepreneurs

What natural disasters often affect the Caribbean region?

• earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and hurricanes

• earthquakes, tsunamis, and hurricanes

• tornadoes and hurricanes

• tornadoes and tsunamis

Which of the following is a reason so many people have migrated from the Caribbean & Middle America to other regions?

• They hope to escape poverty.

• They dislike the region's climate.

• They want to gain an education.

• They want to live under a democratic government

How is Cuba's government different from that of the Dominican Republic?

• Cuba is a communist dictatorship; the Dominican Republic is a democracy.

• Cuba has a stable government; the Dominican Republic has an unstable government.

• Cuba has a democracy; the Dominican Republic has a monarchy.

• Cuba is independent; the Dominican Republic is ruled by a European country.