Caribbean Islands

The first Basque known to have been killed in the settling of the Americas was Martín de Aranibar. He was part of Juan de Grijalva's expedition in 1518 and died during a skirmish with indigenous peoples in present-day Mexico.

Caribbean islands are formed through either volcanic activity, where magma rises from the Earth's mantle to create new land, or through coral reefs building up over underwater volcanic formations, forming atolls and barrier islands.

La Baye (modern French pelling "la baie") means "the bay" in English.

They are the Dominican Republic and Haiti.

Actually the biggest is not Dominican Republic and Haiti, it is, in fact, Cuba.

Estimates suggest that there were between 50-100 million indigenous people living in North and South America when Columbus landed in the Caribbean Islands in 1492. However, this number significantly declined due to diseases, war, and forced labor after European contact.

Grenada is pronounced "grih-NAY-dah," with the emphasis on the second syllable.

Nevis has an estimated population of around 11,000 people.

Revivalism in the Caribbean can be traced back to the period of African enslavement, when enslaved Africans blended their traditional spiritual beliefs with Christianity introduced by European colonizers. This syncretic form of spirituality evolved into various revivalist movements across the region, such as Myalism in Jamaica and Shango in Trinidad and Tobago, characterized by drumming, dancing, and spirit possession as a means of connecting with the divine. Revivalism provided a way for enslaved peoples to maintain their cultural identity, resist oppression, and seek spiritual empowerment.

Some examples of indigenous materials found in the Caribbean include mahogany wood, calabash gourds, sisal fibers, seagrape leaves, coconut shells, bamboo, jute, sweetgrass, cassava, and various types of clay for pottery.

The first people to settle in the Caribbean islands were the indigenous Arawak and Carib tribes. They arrived in the region around 4000 BC and lived by farming, fishing, and trading among the islands.

The Maya civilization did not settle in the Caribbean. They predominantly inhabited areas of present-day Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, and parts of El Salvador in Mesoamerica. Their civilization flourished from about 2000 BC to 1697 AD.

The Arawaks settled in various Caribbean countries, including Jamaica, Cuba, Hispaniola (present-day Haiti and Dominican Republic), Puerto Rico, and the Bahamas. They were known for their agricultural practices and peaceful way of life before the arrival of European colonizers.

The Maya civilization did not directly settle in the Caribbean islands. They were primarily located in present-day southern Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, and El Salvador. However, there may have been some interaction and trade between the Maya and indigenous groups in the Caribbean.

The Awaraks settled in the entire Caribbean archipelago. The Awaraks were known to be very gentle people and very peaceful. The tribe was slaughtered by the Spanish people over a period of decades.

The Taínos settled in the Caribbean due to favorable climate, fertile soil for agriculture, access to water sources for fishing, and the abundance of natural resources for food and shelter. The islands provided a suitable environment for their communities to thrive.

The Arawaks were a group of indigenous peoples who inhabited the Caribbean islands before the arrival of Europeans. They were skilled farmers, fishermen, and craftsmen, known for their peaceful nature and intricate pottery and art. Unfortunately, many Arawaks were enslaved and suffered from diseases brought by Europeans, leading to a significant decline in their population.

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The first Caribbean island settled by Amerindians was likely Hispaniola, which is now divided between Haiti and the Dominican Republic. The indigenous Taíno people were the first to inhabit the island around 2600 BC.

Religions in the Caribbean Islands are diverse, including Christian denominations, such as Catholicism and Protestantism, as well as Afro-Caribbean religions like Vodou, Santeria, and Obeah. There is also a significant Muslim and Hindu presence due to the region's history of colonization and immigration.

The three main archipelagos in the Caribbean are the Greater Antilles (including Cuba, Hispaniola, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico), the Lesser Antilles (a chain of smaller islands stretching from the Virgin Islands to Trinidad and Tobago), and the Bahamas.

The first people to inhabit the Caribbean islands were the indigenous tribes known as the Taíno, Arawak, and Carib. They lived on the islands long before the arrival of European colonizers.

There are 13 countries in the Caribbean where English is either the official or dominant language. These countries include Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, and the Cayman Islands.

In Grenada, you can say "hello" or "welcome" by using the word "hello" or "welcome" itself, as English is the official language spoken in Grenada. Alternatively, you can greet someone with a friendly "good morning", "good afternoon", or "good evening" depending on the time of day.