Links with our Neighbours Bahamas

Why do many caribbean countries have connections with Africa

• Its close by

• We have African Ancestors

• We are in the western hemisphere

• we have a warm climate

Answer explanation

During the Slave trade millions of africans were brought to our islands to work. Today we are their great great great grandchildren

What evidence today tells us that The British influenced the Caribbean

• We have colourful celebrations.

• We eat fish

• We use the British parliamentary system

• We Use British money

Answer explanation

This is Prince Harry visiting the Bahamas. The Queen can be seen in the Background

Which of the following is NOT something Caribbean have in Common

• Our Police Wear similar Uniforms

• Our Education Systems are Similar to European Education Systems

• All Caribbean countries speak the same Language

• Many Caribbean countries have the same street and town Names

Answer explanation

These police in Jamaica wear the same uniform as police in The Bahamas.

Which people started Caribbean festivals like Junkanoo and Carnival.

• Irish Sailors

• Lucayans

• Pirates

• Enslaved Africans

Answer explanation

The Caribbean islands all have vibrant festivals.

What does emancipation day celebrate ?

• The Landing of Columbus

• The end of Slavery.

• The Birth of Jesus

• Independence

Answer explanation

The slaves were freed on August 1st 1834

A Caribbean art festival that celebrates the culture of our islands

• Junkanoo

• Carnival

• CARIFESTA

• CARICOM

Answer explanation

Carifesta is held in a different country each year it was in Trinidad in 2019

how Caribbean free trade Association work?

• countries can trade items with no custums duty

• countries can trade lots of items

• countries are free

• countries grow bananas

The Caribbean Development banks gives loans to Caribbean Countries. To get money from the Caribbean Development Bank

• a project must be large.

• A project must operate in every caribbean country.

• a project must improve people's lives

• A project must help the ocean

Answer explanation

The Caribbean Development Bank helpd to build the 3 Island Dock on Eleutehra

Caribbean countries have similar exotic foods.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Rice n Peas is a Jamaican dish similar to Peas n rice the popular Bahamian dish.