The Caribbean
Literary Genres
World Celebrations
U.S.A. Celebrations
Cultural Representation
100

Name the indigenous group in the Caribbean that lived in the Greater Antilles. 

Tainos

100

A story that includes magical powers or talking animals.

Fantasy

100

Two countries where people celebrate Día de Muertos.

Mexico and the USA

100

An African American leader whom we celebrate his birthday during January. 

Martin Luther King Jr.

100

What is a Tap Tap?

A bus in Haiti
200

Name the three languages that are most spoken in the Caribbean.

Spanish, English, and French. 
200
Stories are of a real person's life written by another person. 

Biography

200
Which celebration people eat 12 grapes? 

During the New Year celebration.

200

A day we are grateful for what we have. 

Thanksgiving Day

200

Name of a small frog that sings in Puerto Rico


Coqui
300

Name the three countries/nation that speak Spanish in the islands of the Caribbean. 

Cuba, Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico

300

A suspenseful story about a puzzling event that is not solved until the end of the story. 

Mystery 

300

Two countries where people celebrate the Lunar New Year.

China and the USA

300

The day when we honor our Native Americans. 

Indigenous Peoples Day (October)

300

Music that was created by African Americans during the 1970s.

Hip Hop
400

Name the three races that influence Caribbean culture.

Spaniards, African, and Tainos

400

Stories that are passed down from generation to generation.  Include folktales, legends, fairy tales, and fables. 

Traditional Literature
400

What two things do you do during Ramadan?

You fast and pray. Don't eat during the day. 

400

April 22 celebration

Earth Day 

400

Name two cultural representations of the lunar new year.

Red envelopes, lanterns, lion dancers, and fireworks. Chinese food. 

500

Name the 5 countries/Nations that are part of the Greater Antilles in the Caribbean.

Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico. 

500

A fictional story that takes place in the past. Often, the setting is real, but the characters are made up from the author's imagination. 

Historical Fiction

500

Two countries where people celebrate St. Patrick's Day.

Ireland and the U.S.A.
500

Which two presidents do we honor during February break?

Abraham Lincoln and George Washington

500

What is a hijab?

A head covering worn in public by some Muslim women. 

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