Afro-Caribbean Influences

Which country has Calypso as its national music form?

• Jamaica

• Cuba

• Trinidad and Tobago

• Dominican Republic

What did Africans introduce to Dominica through slavery?

• Drumming traditions

• Cooking techniques

• Fishing methods

• Farming practices

What festival began with African slaves celebrating the end of the sugarcane harvest?

• Crop Over

• Carnival

• Mardi Gras

• Harvest Festival

Which type of music is connected to African heritage in Carnival?

• 
  Jazz

• Rock

• Calypso

• Classical

The origins of calypso music in the Caribbean region can be traced to the contributions of —

• Africans who were brought to the region as enslaved people

• Mayans who regularly traveled to the region from Mexico

• British colonists that settled in the region in large numbers

• The Spanish conquistadors who landed in the Caribbean

Which Caribbean island is known for its Afro-Caribbean dance style called 'Bélé'?

• Jamaica

• Barbados

• Dominica

• Cuba

What is the primary African influence in the Caribbean dish 'Callaloo'?

• Spices

• Leafy greens

• Seafood

• Rice

Which Afro-Caribbean religion is known for its use of drumming and dance in rituals?

• Rastafarianism

• Santería

• Vodou

• Obeah

What is the name of the Afro-Caribbean festival that celebrates the end of the sugarcane harvest in Barbados?

• Carnival

• Crop Over

• Junkanoo

• Reggae Sumfest

Which musical instrument, originating from Africa, is commonly used in Caribbean music?

• Steelpan

• Maracas

• Djembe

• Guitar