Key Terms
What is culture?
Culture is our way of life.
Which ethnic group introduced the maypole dance?
Britich
Flying fish and cou-cou is the National Dish of which Caribbean nation.
Barbados
Which ethnic group inspired the name Jamaica?
Tainos they called it Xaymaca
Who brought the Anglican religion to the Caribbean?
British
Who are our ancestors?
People we are descended from
Which two ethnic groups influence Cubans Rhumba and Sala?
Africans and Spanish
Which ethnic group inspired Easter buns and patties in Jamaica?
British
What language do Cubans speak?
Spanish
Which religion is most of the Caribbean associated with?
Christianity
What is cultural diversity?
It is the variety of people of different ethnic origins, religions, and traditions all living and working together in a region
Which Caribbean country is reggae associated?
Jamaica
Roti and curry came from which ethnic group?
East Indians
Haiti's language was influenced by
Their French colonizers
Which ethnic group brought the Islamic religion to the Caribbean?
Africans and East indians
What is heritage?
Things we inherit from our ancestors.
Which music is the Dominican Republic known for?
Merengue
Which ethnic group brought mangoes and jackfruit, mango and tamarind associated?
East Indians
Which ethnic groups mainly influence Jamaican patois?
Africans and British
Name an African religion practise in Jamaica.
Kumina
What is an ethnic group?
A community or group of people who share common ancestors and a common culture.
Jonkunoo dance is from ______
Africa
Ackee is originally from _______.
West Africa
Why does the Dominican Republic speak Spanish?
They were colonized by Spain
Which Caribbean country practises the African religion Voodoo?
Haiti