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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary function of Caribbean towns historically?

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

    During which period did urbanization in the Caribbean begin?

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

    What was the primary focus of Caribbean towns historically?

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

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