History of The Caribbean
Creole languages are nearly two hundred years old. They came about during the first slavery era in the Caribbean. Most parents would often forbid their children to speak it.
Why do parents forbid them to speak it?
A.) They think it sounds stupid
B.) Because they were slaves (They were labeled as the poor class)
C.) They felt that they should speak English to fit in
B.) Because the Creole language was associated with the poor labor class (They were slaves).
What are the authentic voices deprived of?
Education
What is the Caribbean lifestyle a product of? Why is it hot?
The tropical setting.The equator.
What is the official language of the Caribbean?
English
What is the tradition in Mexico? What is it?
Las Posadas, block party.
What is the dominant religion in the Caribbean?
Christianity.
What are some of the ethnicities of the Caribbean?
(look at the flags)
Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominican Republic, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Antigua, and Barbuda Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Sint Maarten, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago.
True or False--Do all the Caribbean countries alike and one way at least.
True
What is the primary language?
It is in English.
What is the tradition in Jamaica? What is it?
Reggae Music Festivals, a huge party that has music blasting.
When many people started to come to the Caribean Islands, they brought their religions with them. And most people forgot where these religions came from. Where did it come from?
The slaves that were on the land before them
In your own words, what does slide 3 mean to you? (look back)
*Answer may vary* Teacher's answer:
Even though the people there don't have the same education as you and I, they know so much about their culture.
What shapes, the physical landscape, and the climate of the Caribbean?
All of the music, architecture, customs, and attitudes.
Name the different languages spoken in the Caribbean?
English, French/Creole French, Dutch, Papiamento, Amerindian, Spanish/Creole Spanish, Portuguese, Patois, Chinese, and Hindi.
What is the tradition in Dominican Republic? What is it?
Carnival, lively holiday with colorful clothes and parades
How was the Caribbean discovered, and who discovered it?
(infer)
The islands of the Caribbean were discovered by the Italian explorer Christopher Columbus, working for the then Spanish monarchy. In 1492 he made the first landing on Hispaniola and claimed it for the Spanish crown as he did on Cuba.
What to the 'intuitive scholars' lack and what are their strong suit?
They lack the opportunity for a good education but they know home island.
In your own words, why do you think the cultures of the Caribbean are similar one way or another.
Because they share the same history and traditions.
What are the English speaking countries?
The English speaking countries of the Caribbean are The Bahamas, The Virgin Islands, Barbados, Trinidad & Tobago, Guyana, Cayman Islands, Anguilla, Antigua, Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, Jamaica, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Maarteen, St Vincent and Turks & Caicos
What is the tradition in Panama? What is it?
Independence Days, parties and parades that people had to dress in traditional clothing
Music has been central to Caribbean culture since the days of slavery when it was a mode of mental survival and a form of recreation. Today there is a ubiquitous Caribbean soundtrack; it plays on city streets, in natives' homes, and at special festivals - at Carnival people tirelessly dance for days.
What are they characterized by?
A.) a natural, easy rhythm and multiple ethnic influences, particularly the African drumbeat
B.) The music from American Idol
C.) remixed country music
It is characterized by a natural, easy A.) rhythm and multiple ethnic influences, particularly the African drum beat.
What does the type of people does the Caribbean have?
Authentic voices of "intuitive scholars".
What is the Caribbean lifestyle heavenly influenced by? (which ethnic groups)
The East Indians and Africans
More than one question!
In your own words, why do you think there are so many languages and how did they get there?
(infer to answer)
Answer may vary
There are so many Languages because different people come from different places and bring their Language with them.
What is the tradition in Costa Rica? What is it?
(Can look up online)
Día de las Culturas, Columbus Day