Chapter 3
Latin America
Cultures of Latin America

Section 2: The Cultures of the Caribbean

A. As You Read
Directions: As you read Section 2, answer the following questions in the space provided.

1. What is another name for the Caribbean islands?

The West Indies

2. Who were the first Europeans to come to the Caribbean islands?

The Spanish

3. What kinds of plantations did the Europeans set up in the Caribbean?

Sugar plantations

4. What languages are spoken in the Caribbean islands?

Spanish, French, and Creole

5. Why is there such great variety of ethnic groups on the Caribbean islands?

Many people came to the Caribbean as colonists, slaves, or immigrants

6. Which is the largest island in the Caribbean?

Cuba

7. What is the name of the island shared by the Dominican Republic and Haiti?

Hispaniola

B. Reviewing Key Terms
Directions: In the blanks provided below, write the definitions for the following key terms.

8. ethnic groups

Groups of people who share race, language, religion, or cultural traditions

9. Carnival

A celebration that takes place just before Lent