The Linguistic Influence of the Caribbean

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Which European powers were the first to colonize the Caribbean?

  • Dutch
  • French
  • English
  • Spain (correct)

Which of the following languages is a blend of African languages and European languages?

  • Jamaican Patois (correct)
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Dutch

Which language is still spoken in different parts of the Caribbean?

  • English (correct)
  • Russian
  • German
  • Italian

Which factor has influenced the linguistic diversity of the Caribbean?

<p>Historical factors (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which languages emerged as a result of African slavery in the Caribbean?

<p>Jamaican Patois (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors has had a significant impact on the linguistic diversity of the Caribbean?

<p>Colonization (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which European power did NOT colonize the Caribbean?

<p>Germany (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following languages is a result of the transatlantic slave trade in the Caribbean?

<p>Jamaican Patois (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which language is still spoken in different parts of the Caribbean?

<p>Spanish (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a Creole language in the Caribbean?

<p>Trinidadian Creole (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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