1.2 Caribbean Food and Music

Aside from indigenous cultures, Caribbean culture influence is a blend from other world cultures.

• True

• False

What is another term that can be used for "blended"?

The Taino is a native group from Europe.

• True

• False

Which best defines the meaning of the word distinct?

• blended

• a rich cooking tradition

• easily recognized

• origins and features

Fast food was introduced to the islanders as a result of open trade?

• True

• False

Name the type of fold music that began in Trinidad.

Check all that apply.

Music and dance styles of the Caribbean include:

• hip-hop

• ska

• soca

• salsa

Besides drums what other types of instruments do native cultures use in their music?

Free slaves in Jamaica developed a blend of strong spices used to preserve meat.

• True

• False

What type of instruments did Europeans bring to the region?

• drums

• wind

• stringed

• merengue