What is the source of the place-name, "Caribbean"?
A) the French explorer who discovered the region
B) its major export
C) its former native people
D) the primary language in the region
E) the species of tree that dominates the region

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The name "Caribbean" is derived from the Carib people, who were one of the dominant indigenous groups in the region at the time of European contact.

What Is the Source of the Place-Name, "Caribbean