Caribbean Economies Quiz

What was Puerto Rico a part of before becoming a U.S. territory?

• France

• Spain

• The United Kingdom

• Mexico

What is the political status of Puerto Ricans in the context of U.S. Congress representation?

• They have full representation in Congress.

• They have partial representation in Congress.

• They have no representation in Congress.

• They are represented by a non-voting delegate.

Compared to the United States, the pay in Puerto Rico is generally:

• Higher and unemployment is lower

• Higher and unemployment is higher

• Lower and unemployment is lower

• Lower and unemployment is higher

What is a current topic of debate among Puerto Ricans regarding their political status?

• Whether to become a state of Spain

• Whether to become a state of the United States

• Whether to remain a U.S. territory or become independent

• Whether to join the European Union

What are Haiti's main resources?

• Gold and diamonds

• Coffee and sugarcane

• Oil and natural gas

• Timber and fish

As of the information provided, which country is considered the poorest in the Americas?

• Brazil

• Haiti

• Mexico

• Canada

What significant event occurred in Haiti on January 12, 2010?

• A hurricane

• An earthquake

• A volcanic eruption

• A flood

Approximately how many Haitians were left homeless after the earthquake in 2010?

• Over a million

• 500,000

• 100,000

• 50,000

Which two countries share the island mentioned in the learning material about the Dominican Republic?

• Dominican Republic and Cuba

• Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico

• Dominican Republic and Haiti

• Dominican Republic and Jamaica

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What are the two main sources of income for the Dominican Republic as mentioned in the learning material?

• Technology and Pharmaceuticals

• Farming and Beach Tourism

• Mining and Textiles

• Finance and Real Estate