The Black Caribbean!The Black Caribbean!

By: Marissa CrosbyBy: Marissa Crosby

10/25/200610/25/2006

Country NamingCountry Naming

Naming your cultureList below some possible names for your culture!

MongoliaChicken

Black seasBlack Cat

Black Caribbean

HabitatHabitat

HabitatOn what continent of the earth did your culture originate? Answer: South America

Where on that country was your culture located? Answer: West coastWhat was the average summer temperature in that location at that time? Answer: 89

degrees Fahrenheit What was the average summer temperature? Answer: 5 degrees Fahrenheit

What was the average annual rainfall in that location? Answer: 50 inchesWhat was the landscape like? What were its common features? Answer: The

landscape was very nice looking. It had trees, houses, and grass. What animal and plant life existed in this habitat? Answer: Bears, deer, elk, and

cows.

Habitat (continued)Habitat (continued)

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AnthemAnthemHush! Hush! Hush! The children are sleeping.Hush! Hush! Hush! The crickets are singing.

Hush! Hush! Hush! Oh! The Black Caribbean.The men and the women and the children,

Work and play all day longBut at night it’s quiet

When the warriors come home we partyWhen the warriors go back we cry

But through the night we know we’re safeThat’s why it’s the Black Caribbean

Oh! Oh! Oh! Oh! The waves are cumin’Oh! Oh! Oh! The town is rumbling’Oh! Oh! Oh! The Black Caribbean

Oh! The Black CaribbeanIt’s the Black Caribbean.

Bill of RightsBill of RightsBill Of Rights!

No Drinking until 24.No smoking at all.

No selling cigarettes. No littering.

Must be 15.5 to have driving license.Must be 19 before you can buy lottery tickets and win.

No burning a slash pile unless you have a permit. Turn off cell phones before going into banks.

No hitchhiking at all.No speeding.

No walking on freeway Dogs must be kept in a fenced area.

***** If you break any of these rules you will get a fine at $300.00-$650.00.

DemographicsDemographics

People Age Categories Totals

Children Under 3 150

MalesMales 3-10 175Males 11-20 550Males 21-65 410Males over 65 200

Males Total 1335

FemalesFemales 3-10 200Females 11-20 560Females 21-65 405Females over 65 200

Total Females 1365

Total Population 2850

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ClothingClothing

Living QuartersLiving Quarters

Living QuartersWhat materials do people use to build their living quarters and other structures?

Answer: brick and logsHow are these buildings made, and who makes them? Answer: Stone and trees

Who ever wants to live in them.to what building would people in this culture go for health care? Answer: The

hospitalWhere would people who had broken a law be sent? Answer: The police station

or the courtWhere would you go to be educated? Answer: school

where would they go to buy and trade goods? Answer: A grocery storeWhere would people gather for religious ceremonies? Answer: Christian church

Living Quarters (continued)Living Quarters (continued)

FoodFood

Foods and Their PreparationWhat are three special foods that the people in your culture eat regularly? Answer:

Fish, wild animals, and some pasta.Who is in charge of getting the ingredients, and how do they get them? Answer:

Hunters and cooks Hunters shoot the animals and fish for them and cooks make the noodles.

What tools or weapons are eaten and at what times? Answer: A fishing pole, any type of gun and pots for the noodles.

How many meals a day are eaten and at what times? Answer: three meals at 8:00am, 1:00pm, 7:15pm and snacks in between.

Who prepares each meal , and where is this done? Answer: Maids or cooks and this is usually done in an eating area.

Food [continued]Food [continued]Who gathers to eat these meals? Answer: all the people who are in

Black Caribbean. Are there any special activities, manners, or rituals that are part of the meals? If so describe them. Answer: there are manners which are

saying please, Thank you, and pass the food that you want.Are any foods used as treats or rewards? If so describe them.

Answer: Yes, only 2 types, one is 3, five packs of gum and 1 foot long candy bar.

Do any people in you culture sell food to make money? If so, who are these people, and what do they sell. Answer: NO

Does your culture engage in trade with other cultures for food that is not found locally? Answer: Yes

DanceDance

DanceFirst Dance

Name of your dance Answer: HalaloolaSpecial clothing worn. Answer: dark sweat pants and a dark shirt.

Event celebrated. Answer: BirthdaySome of the steps or movements in the dance Answer: The Karaoke steps, twists and

floor steps.Second Dance

Name of dance Answer: MonerinaSpecial clothing worn Answer: anything pink and white

Event celebrated Answer: HolidaysSome of the steps or movements in the dance Answer: Macarena steps

Power StructurePower Structure

What form of government does your culture have?Answer: Republican

How are leaders selected?

Answer: Citizens’ voteWhat are the titles of those powers?

Answer: King and QueensWhat are the responsibilities of those in power?

Answer: Keep track of the country

Power Structure (continued)Power Structure (continued)What ceremonies are held when a new leader is

named? Answer: Celebration Party

Is there a written record of laws in your culture?Answer: yes

What is it called? Answer: Bill of RightsDoes your culture have a constitution to describe how the government functions?

Answer: yesDoes your constitution apply to everyone, including those in power? Answer: yes

How are arguments or legal disputes settled? Answer: You have to have proof

What major laws have been made and why? Answer: No, because murders or rapists, or dating people 3 years younger than you because we don’t want

anyone hurt.9. What punishments exist for rule breakers? Answer: execution

Economy/CurrencyEconomy/Currency

Economy and CurrencyWhat are considered valuable and why? Answer: Jewelry and tinfoil because it is

very expensive and is important.Who has access to these things of value? Answer: Who ever can afford it and can

raise money themselves.What types of “cash” are used? Answer: Gold coins and bills.

How does trade within this culture happen? Answer: they trade by airplanes and ships.

How do people display their wealth? Answer: fancy houses, nice clothes and very expensive jewelry.

Who is considered “successful? Why? Answer: Who ever went to college because they can get a job anywhere and a good job.

TransportationTransportation

Walking Where did people usually walk and for what purpose? Answer: They walked to school or to the store for food and to trade goods.Beasts of burdens Which were ridden and/or used to carry goods or pull conveyances? Answer: Beasts and Burdens were.Boats How were they designed and made ( of what materials)? Answer: Boats were made out of wood and a little stone.Wheeled vehicles How were they designed and made (out of what materials)? Answer: wheeled vehicles were made out of Black and white cloth. How was this item made and used( describe the design, materials, and etc.)? Answer: this item was made out of trees for wood the design was black and white with a skeleton on it.

Transportation( continued)Transportation( continued)

Defense/ProtectionDefense/ProtectionDescribe briefly at least three ways that people can defend themselves and

their property. Answer: people could have horses, guard dogs, guns and knives.

Which feature of the landscape makes your culture easy to attack? Answer: we have no mountains to guard us.

What defenses does the landscape provide naturally? Answer: The tree roots help us to trip enemies when they are running on our land.

How are defense strategies taught, and who teaches them? Answer: The king teaches them and the strategies are taught by having a book or people

show them.Which people in your culture are trained to defend it? Answer: the soldiersHave any major battles been fought? If so, who was involved and who won?

Answer: NOWhat types of weapons in training and fighting? Answer: Guns and Karate.

What other ways do people in your culture defend themselves? Answer: They defend themselves with knives, forks, and torches.

What kinds of clothing or uniforms do the defenders wear? Answer: They wear camouflage clothing, which are pants and a sweat shirt.

GarbageGarbage

What waste products do you produce at home/school/play? Answer: wastewaterWhat solid waste is produced by industry or agriculture in order to maintain your

lifestyle? Answer: corrosive solids, soilDo different types of industry produce different types of garbage? Answer: yes

What type of waste is most prevalent in your area? Answer: development water Where do these things go? How can we reduce the amount that finds its way to landfills?

Answer: the landfill and they reduce the amount by not as much stuff.

Garbage (continued)Garbage (continued)

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