CHP 8 QUIZ 3

What are the primary languages spoken in the Caribbean?

• Dutch, English, French, and Spanish

• Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, and Thai

• Russian, German, Italian, and Greek

• Arabic, Hebrew, Turkish, and Persian

What percentage of people in Central America are Roman Catholic?

• 60 percent

• 30 percent

• 80 percent

• 50 percent

Which religion is common in areas where English is spoken?

• Hinduism

• Islam

• Protestant religions

• Buddhism

What is the family structure often found in the Caribbean?

• Matriarchal

• Patriarchal

• Matrilineal

• Egalitarian

What has contributed to the increase in the number of working women?

• Lack of job opportunities

• Government restrictions

• Advancing levels of education and social movements promoting gender equality

• Decreasing levels of education

Where did rumba and salsa originate?

• Spain and Portugal

• Dominican Republic and Haiti

• Cuba

• Mexico and Puerto Rico

What are latifundia?

• Urban housing developments

• Industrial factories

• Large farms owned by wealthy families

• Small plots of land

What type of crops do large-scale growers farm?

• Rice, soybeans, and peanuts

• Wheat, barley, and oats

• Bananas, sugarcane, and coffee

• Corn, potatoes, and tomatoes

What new industry has the Dominican Republic capitalized on?

• Steel production

• Petroleum refining

• Telecommunications sector

• Automobile manufacturing

What is a common issue preventing children from completing elementary school?

• Lack of qualified teachers

• Overcrowded classrooms

• Lack of money for clothing and supplies or the means to travel long distances to school

• Lack of interest in education