Exploring Central America and the Caribbean

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Which of the following islands is prone to hurricanes? Greenland, Puerto Rico, Madagascar, Iceland

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Puerto Rico

Front

Which body of water is located to the east of Central America?

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Atlantic Ocean

Front

Who were the early peoples of the Greater Antilles known for farming? Options: Aztecs, Taino, Mayans, Incas

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Taino

Front

Which European country set up colonies in Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico?

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Spain

Front

What was the main reason Europeans brought enslaved Africans to the Caribbean colonies in the 1600s?

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To work on sugar plantations

Front

Which type of government does Cuba have?

Back

Communist

Front

What is the predominant religion found in Latin America?

Back

Catholicism

Front

Which Caribbean country is famous for its salsa music?

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Cuba

Front

What is the Columbian Exchange?

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The movement of plants, animals, people, and diseases between Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

Front

Which language is spoken in Haiti alongside French?

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Creole