The Wonderous Caribbean Region: Map and Questions

Homework Questions and Answers

Reading Check on 214 - What formed the islands of the West Indies?

Many of the West Indies are actually the tops of underwater mountains formed by volcanoes. The others are flatter limestone mountains pushed up from the ocean floor.

Reading Check on 215 - What is the major industry in the West Indies?

The major industry in the West Indies is tourism. Because of their warm climate, airlines and cruise often stop at the islands, along with millions of tourists each year.

Reading Check on 217 - Where was the first permanent European settlement in the West Indies?

The first permanent European settlement in the West Indies, established by the Spaniards in 1496, was located where Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic, now lies.

2. Region- What three archipelagos make up the West Indies?

The three archipelagos that make up the West Indies are the Greater Antilles, the Lesser Antilles, and the Bahamas.

3. History- Name four groups who have influenced the culture of the Caribbean region.

Four groups who have influenced the culture of the Caribbean region are the English, the French, the Spanish, and the African.

4. Government- How is Cuba different from every other country in the Western Hemisphere?

Cuba is different from the other countries in the Western Hemisphere because it is a communist country, (formerly) led by a dictator named Fidel Castro, while the other countries in the Western Hemisphere are not communist.

I chose to research the island of Jamaica.