Caribbean Geography
This Caribbean island is known for its beaches and is a popular vacation destination. It is part of the U.S.
What is Puerto Rico?
This Barbadian singer is known for hits like “Umbrella” and “Diamonds,” and became a global pop sensation.
Who is Rihanna?
This tropical fruit, often used in Caribbean smoothies and desserts, is known for its vibrant yellow color and sweet, tangy flavor.
What is a mango?
In 1492, this explorer landed in the Caribbean on his first voyage, claiming the islands for Spain.
Who is Christopher Colombus?
This popular Caribbean music genre originated in Trinidad and is known for its steel drums.
What is Calypso?
This Caribbean island is located just south of Cuba and is known for its world class rum and beaches.
This famous Jamaican athlete is regarded as the fastest man in the world, having set world records in the 100m and 200m.
Who is Usain Bolt?
This dish, made of salted cod and vegetables, is a popular breakfast or brunch dish in Jamaica.
What is ackee and saltfish?
This Caribbean country gained independence from the United Kingdom on August 6, 1962.
What is Jamaica?
This world-famous Caribbean festival, celebrated in Trinidad and Tobago, is known for its colorful costumes and lively parades.
What is Carnival?
This island nation is famous for its cigars, Salsa music, and being the largest island in the Caribbean.
What is Cuba?
Cuba is the largest island in the Caribbean, with a total area of 105,806 square kilometers.
This Trinidadian born rapper is regarded as the queen of rap as her debut studio album, Pink Friday (2010), topped the US Billboard 200, achieved the largest female rap album sales week of the 21st century.
Who is Nicki Minaj?
This starchy fruit, similar to a banana but usually larger and less sweet, is commonly fried, boiled, or mashed in Caribbean dishes.
What is Plantain?
This Caribbean country is the smallest in both population and land area.
What is Saint Kitts and Nevis?
This flavorful dish, known for its spicy seasoning, is made by marinating meat (typically chicken or pork) in a mixture of Scotch bonnet peppers, allspice, and other herbs, then slow-cooking it over a flame or grill.
What is jerk?
The island of Hispaniola is shared by two countries
What is Haiti and the Dominican Republic?
This Jamaican-born singer, known for his hits like “Buffalo Soldier” and “No Woman, No Cry,” is considered the king of reggae.
Who is Bob Marley?
This dish from Trinidad and Tobago is made of chickpea flour and seasoned with spices, often served in a flatbread.
What is doubles?
This Caribbean island was the site of the first successful slave revolt, which led to its independence.
What is Haiti?
This iconic Caribbean dance style, often performed to reggae or soca music, involves fast, rhythmic hip movements and is widely popular during carnival celebrations.
What is Soca?
This Caribbean island is the smallest independent country in the Western Hemisphere. It is famous for its beaches and spice production. It is known as the "Island of Spices."
What is Grenada?
Grenada is known as the 'Spice Isle' because of its production of nutmeg and mace, in fact today, the country supplies almost 40% of the world's annual crop.
This legendary Haitian revolutionary leader helped Haiti become the first independent black republic in 1804.
Who is Toussaint L'Ouverture?
In 1791, a revolt erupted on the French colony of Haiti , and Toussaint Louverture, a formerly enslaved man, took control of the rebels. Gifted with natural military genius, Toussaint organized an effective guerrilla war against the island's colonial population.
This Puerto Rican dish is made from mashed fried plantains, often mixed with garlic, olive oil, and pork cracklings.
What is Mofongo?
This revolutionary leader, born in Cuba, played a major role in the Cuban Revolution.
Who is Fidel Castro?
This popular Caribbean dish, often made with chicken or beef, is flavored with a mix of spices, including curry powder, and is commonly served with rice.
What is Curry Chicken or Chicken Curry?