ISLAND VIBES
What ocean surrounds the Caribbean islands?
the Atlantic Ocean
What is the name of the steel instrument played in many Caribbean festivals?
the steelpan
This popular Caribbean dish includes rice and peas with spicy jerk chicken.
jerk chicken
What type of clothing is commonly worn in Carnival parades?
costumes or masquerade outfits
The flag with a green triangle and gold sun belongs to which island?
Jamaica
This island is home to reggae music and Bob Marley.
Jamaica
What type of music is popular in Trinidad’s Carnival?
soca
A flaky pastry filled with meat, popular in Jamaica.
a beef patty
This colorful celebration includes music, dance, and parades.
Carnival
This Caribbean country speaks Spanish and is known for its beaches.
Dominican Republic
The Caribbean is made up of more than how many islands?
7,000
What is the name of the energetic Caribbean dance often done at parties?
whining or the limbo
This fruit is often used in Caribbean drinks and desserts.
coconut
What is the name for the feathered headpieces worn during Carnival?
headdresses
What is the capital of the Bahamas?
Nassau
Which Caribbean island is shared by two countries, Haiti and the Dominican Republic?
Hispaniola
Which U.S. city hosts one of the biggest Caribbean Carnivals outside of the islands?
Brooklyn, NY
A Caribbean soup made with seafood, veggies, and spices.
callaloo or fish soup
What is the name of the character with a big stick in traditional Carnival?
the jab jab or pierro
This Caribbean island is known as the "Land of Flying Fish."
Barbados
This island is the southernmost in the Caribbean.
Trinidad & Tobago
This musical genre blends African and Latin rhythms and originated in the Dominican Republic.
merengue
What’s the national dish of the Bahamas made from conch?
conch salad or cracked conch?
What day is Carnival usually celebrated before?
Ash Wednesday
Which Caribbean nation is closest to the U.S.?
the Bahamas