Urbanization in Latin America and the Caribbean
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What is the period when urbanization in the Caribbean began?

  • Early 20th century
  • 15th and 16th century
  • 18th and 19th century
  • 1940s and 50s (correct)

What was the primary purpose of establishing urban centers in the Caribbean during the 15th and 16th centuries?

  • Agricultural centers
  • Cultural and religious centers
  • Industrial production hubs
  • Ports of administrative and commercial control (correct)

What drove the urbanization in the Caribbean during its early history?

  • Agricultural expansion
  • Industrial capitalism
  • Needs of mercantilism (correct)
  • Cultural exchange

What does the UN report about the urbanization in the Caribbean in comparison to other developing regions?

<p>The Caribbean is one of the most urbanized developing regions in the world (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary function of Caribbean towns historically?

<p>Trading nodes and sheltered maritime ports (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary economic system driving the establishment of urban centers in the Caribbean during the 15th and 16th centuries?

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

During which period did urbanization in the Caribbean begin?

<p>1940s and 50s (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the status of urbanization in the Caribbean compared to other developing regions, according to the UN?

<p>One of the most urbanized developing regions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the original functions of urban centers in the Caribbean during their establishment?

<p>Ports of administrative and commercial control (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary focus of Caribbean towns historically?

<p>Trading nodes and sheltered maritime ports (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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