Question 1

Maroon societies

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A)  existed only in the Caribbean islands.
B)  usually included blacks and whites.
C)  allowed the perpetuation of African culture.
D)  were made up of indentured servants who completed their work terms.
E)  usually had the official blessing of colonial governments.

Question 2

Which series of nations has the lowest population density?

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A)  Dominica, Grenada, Trinidad and Tobago
B)  St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, St. Kitts and Nevis
C)  Bahamas, Cuba, Dominican Republic
D)  Belize, Guyana, Suriname
E)  Jamaica, Haiti, Dominican Republic

Question 3

Compare and contrast deforestation in the Caribbean islands (such as Haiti)and the Caribbean Rimland. What are the factors that have contributed to greater conservation of forests in the Rimland?

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The legacy of plantation agriculture and...

Question 4

Which Caribbean country experienced a devastating earthquake in January 2010?

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A)  Barbados
B)  the Bahamas
C)  Haiti
D)  Jamaica
E)  Cuba

Question 5

Which of the following Caribbean countries is NOT located on an island?

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A)  Trinidad and Tobago
B)  Cuba
C)  Haiti
D)  Guyana
E)  Jamaica

Question 6

Where do the hurricanes that are so prevalent in the Caribbean originate?

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A)  just east of the Lesser Antilles, in the Atlantic Ocean
B)  off the coast of West Africa
C)  in the Pacific Ocean, just south of Guatemala
D)  in the Caribbean Sea, due east of Honduras
E)  in the Gulf of Mexico near Miami, Florida

Question 7

Discuss the major earthquake that occurred in Haiti in 2010, including Haiti's proximity to tectonic plates, the damage, and how the poverty of Haiti worsened the effects of this devastating event.

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The earthquake which struck Haiti in 201...

Question 8

The largest source region for slaves bound for the Caribbean Basin was

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A)  Middle East
B)  West Africa
C)  East Africa
D)  North Africa
E)  South Africa

Question 9

The destination city of choice for Cubans migrating to the United States is

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A)  Los Angeles
B)  New Orleans
C)  New York
D)  Chicago
E)  Miami

Question 10

What percent of the population of the Bahamas is employed by the tourism industry?

Accepted Answer

A)  13%
B)  93%
C)  0.3%
D)  3%
E)  30%

Question 11

Which of the Caribbean countries is NOT a Crown Colony?

Accepted Answer

A)  Turks and Caicos
B)  Bermuda
C)  Cayman Islands
D)  Montserrat
E)  Honduras

Question 12

Which of the following islands is part of the Lesser Antilles?

Accepted Answer

A)  Puerto Rico
B)  St. Lucia
C)  Cuba
D)  Hispaniola
E)  Jamaica

Question 13

Which of the following types of music is NOT associated with the Caribbean?

Accepted Answer

A)  reggae
B)  merengue
C)  polka
D)  rumba
E)  calypso

Question 14

Manufacturing accounts for approximately what percent of the GDP of Puerto Rico?

Accepted Answer

A)  5%
B)  10%
C)  25%
D)  20%
E)  50%

Question 15

What area within the Caribbean contains 85 percent of the population of this region?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cayman Islands
B)  Greater Antilles
C)  Turks and Caicos Islands
D)  Bahamas
E)  Lesser Antilles

Question 16

The United States recently restored diplomatic relations with

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A)  Haiti
B)  Puerto Rico
C)  Cuba
D)  Virgin Islands
E)  Jamaica

Question 17

The Dutch islands of the Caribbean include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Aruba, Curaçao and Bonaire
B)  Martinique, Guadeloupe and St. Lucia
C)  St Vincent & the Grenadines, St. Kitts & Nevis and St. Croix
D)  Dominica, Antigua and Grenada
E)  Montserrat, Jamaica and the Bahamas

Question 18

Which of the following islands of the Caribbean is a possession of the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cuba
B)  Bahamas
C)  Jamaica
D)  Puerto Rico
E)  Hispaniola

Question 19

Guantanamo Bay is located on which island of the Caribbean?

Accepted Answer

A)  Barbados
B)  St. Lucia
C)  Puerto Rico
D)  Jamaica
E)  Cuba

Question 20

The largest city in the Caribbean is

Accepted Answer

A)  Port-au-Prince
B)  Santo Domingo
C)  Havana
D)  Kingston
E)  San Juan

Exam 5: The Caribbean

The United States recently restored diplomatic relations with

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Guantanamo Bay is located on which island of the Caribbean?

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The destination city of choice for Cubans migrating to the United States is

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Which series of nations has the lowest population density?

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What area within the Caribbean contains 85 percent of the population of this region?

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The largest source region for slaves bound for the Caribbean Basin was

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Which of the following types of music is NOT associated with the Caribbean?

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What percent of the population of the Bahamas is employed by the tourism industry?

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Manufacturing accounts for approximately what percent of the GDP of Puerto Rico?

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Which of the following islands of the Caribbean is a possession of the United States?

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Discuss the major earthquake that occurred in Haiti in 2010, including Haiti's proximity to tectonic plates, the damage, and how the poverty of Haiti worsened the effects of this devastating event.

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Which of the Caribbean countries is NOT a Crown Colony?

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Which Caribbean country experienced a devastating earthquake in January 2010?

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Compare and contrast deforestation in the Caribbean islands (such as Haiti)and the Caribbean Rimland. What are the factors that have contributed to greater conservation of forests in the Rimland?

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The Dutch islands of the Caribbean include which of the following?

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Maroon societies

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Where do the hurricanes that are so prevalent in the Caribbean originate?

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Which of the following islands is part of the Lesser Antilles?

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Which of the following Caribbean countries is NOT located on an island?

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