Exploring Caribbean Geography and Culture

Which of the following islands is prone to hurricanes?

• Greenland

• Puerto Rico

• Madagascar

• Iceland

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

• Pacific Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

Who were the early peoples of the Caribbean Islands known for farming on the islands of the Greater Antilles?

• Aztecs

• Taino

• Mayans

• Incas

Which European explorer arrived in the Bahamas on October 12, 1492?

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Vasco da Gama

• Christopher Columbus

• Hernán Cortés

Which Caribbean island was transformed into a communist state under Fidel Castro?

• Jamaica

• Cuba

• Puerto Rico

• Dominican Republic

What is the predominant religion found in Latin America?

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Catholicism

• Islam

Which of the following is a major city in Central America?

• San José

• Buenos Aires

• Rio de Janeiro

• Santiago

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

• To build ships

• To work on sugar plantations

• To mine gold

• To explore new lands

Which language is spoken in Haiti alongside French?

• Spanish

• Creole

• English

• Portuguese

What type of government does Cuba have?

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Communist

• Republic