Caribbean Studies Lesson 1 - Assignment
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Which sub-region of the Caribbean consists of the larger islands like Cuba, Hispaniola, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico?

  • Lesser Antilles
  • Greater Antilles (correct)
  • Leeward Islands
  • Windward Islands

    • Which one of the following is an example of a dependent territory in the Caribbean?

  • Jamaica
  • Barbados
  • Trinidad and Tobago
  • Puerto Rico (correct)

    • Which one of the following is NOT a sub-region of the Caribbean?

  • Windward Islands
  • Lesser Antilles
  • Greater Antilles
  • Caribbean Sea (correct)

    • Which one of the following is a constituent country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands?

    <p>Curacao</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following is an example of a sovereign state in the Caribbean?

    <p>Haiti</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which body of water lies between the Caribbean islands and the surrounding continental land masses?

    <p>The Atlantic Ocean</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region is situated to the west of the Caribbean Sea?

    <p>Central America</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region is situated to the south of the Caribbean?

    <p>South America</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region is situated to the north of the Caribbean?

    <p>North America</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the Bahamas often included in the Caribbean region?

    <p>Because of its cultural and historical connections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The Caribbean region consists of only sovereign states and no dependent territories.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Puerto Rico is a sovereign state in the Caribbean.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The Greater Antilles sub-region of the Caribbean includes Jamaica.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The Lesser Antilles sub-region of the Caribbean includes Grenada.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The Caribbean Sea lies between the Caribbean islands and the surrounding continental land masses.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The Caribbean Sea is bordered by Central America to the west and the northern coast of South America to the south.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The Caribbean region is situated in the eastern part of the Atlantic Ocean.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: North America lies to the south of the Caribbean region.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Understanding the geographical location of the Caribbean is important for studying Caribbean Studies.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The Caribbean has no connections with other parts of the world.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Caribbean Region

    • The Greater Antilles sub-region of the Caribbean consists of larger islands like Cuba, Hispaniola, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico.

    Dependent Territories

    • An example of a dependent territory in the Caribbean is Puerto Rico.

    Sub-Regions of the Caribbean

    • The Lesser Antilles is a sub-region of the Caribbean that includes Grenada.

    Sovereign States and Territories

    • Aruba is a constituent country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands and an example of a sovereign state in the Caribbean.
    • The Bahamas is often included in the Caribbean region.
    • Puerto Rico is not a sovereign state in the Caribbean, but a dependent territory.
    • There are both sovereign states and dependent territories in the Caribbean region.

    Geography of the Caribbean

    • The Caribbean Sea lies between the Caribbean islands and the surrounding continental land masses.
    • The region situated to the west of the Caribbean Sea is Central America.
    • The region situated to the south of the Caribbean Sea is the northern coast of South America.
    • The region situated to the north of the Caribbean Sea is North America.
    • The Caribbean Sea is bordered by Central America to the west and the northern coast of South America to the south.
    • The Caribbean region is not situated in the eastern part of the Atlantic Ocean.
    • Understanding the geographical location of the Caribbean is important for studying Caribbean Studies.
    • The Caribbean has connections with other parts of the world.

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    Test your knowledge on the geography of the Caribbean region and its diaspora in this quiz. Identify the location of the Caribbean region, distinguish between its sub-regions, and understand the relationship between Caribbean territories and the Caribbean Sea, Atlantic Ocean, and continent.

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