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What was the name of the book that Melville Herskovits wrote?
Myths of the Negro Past
African Retention Thesis
This thesis, proposed by Melville Herskovits, argues that African cultural traits persisted in the Americas, including the Caribbean, despite the forced migration and enslavement of Africans.
Creolization
What is the merging or blending of elements from different cultures to create a new cultural identity called?
European
The Caribbean's official and widely spoken languages are predominantly of what origin?
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Creole Society Theory
This theory explains Caribbean society as a unique blend of European, African, Indigenous, and Asian cultures through Creolization.
Acculturation
What is the term for assimilation to a different culture, typically the dominant one?
Christianity
Name the dominant religion in the Caribbean, introduced by European colonizers.
Interculturation
What is the process of interaction and exchange between different cultures, based on dialogue, respect, and preservation of cultural identity?
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