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NB#14 9.2 Central America and the Caribbean

NB#14 9.2 Central America and the Caribbean. The People. In Central America and the Caribbean, you have a mixture of peoples. You find indigenous, Mestizos, European, and people of African descent throughout the area. This varied blend of people is mostly the result of European conquests.

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NB#14 9.2 Central America and the Caribbean

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  1. NB#14 9.2 Central America and the Caribbean

  2. The People • In Central America and the Caribbean, you have a mixture of peoples. • You find indigenous, Mestizos, European, and people of African descent throughout the area. • This varied blend of people is mostly the result of European conquests

  3. Culture: Language • Central America: Main language is Spanish, and indigenous • Caribbean Islands: mix of English, Spanish, French, and Dutch- depending on which European power conquered their island • Some islands mixed indigenous language with European language

  4. Culture: Religion • Central America: 4/5 people are Catholic Christian • Caribbean Islands: mostly a mix of Protestant Christian and Catholic Christian

  5. Culture: Education • Quality of education varies depending on the country and the location (rural vs. city) • Most students are required to attend at least elementary school, but not high school

  6. Culture: Art • Natives produced the earlier art in the regions: pottery, wood carvings, weaving… etc. • Todays art is a mixture of European and native influence: music, dance, etc.

  7. Culture: Family • Central America: Family is very important! It usually decides your social status in the Latin American societies. • Caribbean Islands: Family life is usually matriarchal- lead by the women of the family

  8. Sports and Leisure • Baseball, basketball, volleyball, and soccer are the most prominent sports in Latin America. • In the Caribbean, baseball is very popular.

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