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Crazy Carib Questions and Answers

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

The west indies islands were formed by either underwater volcanoes or coal building up.

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

Tourism is a major industy in the West Indies.

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

It was on Hispaniola by Christopher Columbus.

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

Bahamas, Greater Antelles and Lesser Antelles all make up the West Indies.

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

The Spaniards, the English, the French and the Dutch all influenced the culture of the Caribbean region.

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

Cuba is the only full out communist country in the western hemisphere.

My Island Project Is On Martinique.