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This document contains a 30 question social studies worksheet about national symbols, history and government of Caribbean countries like Jamaica, Trinidad, Guyana and others. The questions cover topics like prominent political leaders, independence dates, national animals/plants/flags, functions of national anthems and when to fly flags at half mast. The worksheet is assessing the learner's knowledge of citizenship and regional identity within the Caribbean.

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Social Studies Worksheet PDF

This document contains a 30 question social studies worksheet about national symbols, history and government of Caribbean countries like Jamaica, Trinidad, Guyana and others. The questions cover topics like prominent political leaders, independence dates, national animals/plants/flags, functions of national anthems and when to fly flags at half mast. The worksheet is assessing the learner's knowledge of citizenship and regional identity within the Caribbean.

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Social Studies Worksheet

(1). In which are of regional development has The Rt. Excellent Norman Manley
made the most significant contribution?
(A). Health
(B). Education
(C). Politics
(D). Protection

(2). Which is NOT TRUE of the people of the Commonwealth Caribbean?


They_____
(A). Eat similar types of fruits and vegetables
(B). Have similar types of government
(C). Speak Spanish as their main language
(D). Were once ruled by the British

(3). Which best defines and independent nation? A country that has _______
(A). Its own government and National Symbols
(B). Its own Tradition and Culture
(C). A president as head of state
(D). A mother country
(4). What is Universal Adult Suffrage? It is _________
(A). Freedom to congregate
(B). The right to vote
(C). Freedom of speech
(D). The right to life

(5). Which event is correctly matched with its date?


(A). Independence - 1952
(B). Emancipation - 1830
(C). Universal Adult Suffrage - 1944
(D). Morant Bay Rebellion – 1862

(6). What title is given to the head of government?


(A). Prime Minister
(B). Premier
(C). President
(D). Governor

(7). Which two Countries had their flags raised for the first time in 1962?
(A). Guyana and Trinidad
(B). Jamaica and Trinidad
(C). Barbados and Jamaica
(D). Guyana and Barbados
(8). Which of these countries would not participate in the Commonwealth
Games?
(A). Jamaica
(B). Trinidad
(C). Martinique
(D). Australia

(9). Which country in the Caribbean was the first to gain its independence in
1804?
(A). Haiti
(B). Anguilla
(C). St. Lucia
(D). Bahamas

(10). Which of the following is a British territory?


(A). Anguilla
(B). Cuba
(C). Martinique
(D). Haiti
(11). Which is an important reason for having national symbols?
To Foster _________
(A). Economic growth
(B). A sense of identity
(C). A sense of happiness
(D). More entertainment

(12). Why is the Doctor Bird Jamaica’s national bird?


(A). It is very beautiful
(B). It is indigenous to Jamaica
(C). It can fly very high
(D). It has the national colours of Jamaica

(13). What name is given to the flag in the diagram shown?

(A). British Jack


(B). Union Jack
(C). Red, Blue and White
(D). England Jack
(14). Which would NOT be a possible result of colonialism?
(A). Language Spoken
(B). Structure of Government
(C). Education System
(D). Climatic Conditions

(15). Which currency was used in Jamaica pre-independence?


(A). Franc – France Currency
(B). Pound – England Currency
(C). Yen – Japanese Currency
(D). Renminbi – Chinese Currency

(16). Which best describes having the right to select a government?


(A). Dictatorship
(B). Democracy
(C). Monarchy
(D). Socialism

(17). Who was the first Prime Minister of independent Jamaica?


(A). The Rt. Excellent George William Gordon
(B). The Rt. Excellent Samuel Sharpe
(C). The Rt. Excellent Sir Alexander Bustamante
(D). The Rt. Excellent Norman Washington Manley
(18). The diagram below shows the Coat of Arms of which Caribbean country?

(A). Trinidad
(B). Guyana
(C). Cayman Islands
(D). Barbados

(19). Why is the National Anthem played at international events? To______


(A). Recognize the country
(B). Honour those present
(C). Start the event
(D). Honour other countries

(20). “Country Above Self” is the motto for which Caribbean country?
(A). Guyana
(B). St. Kitts and Nevis
(C). Trinidad
(D). Jamaica
(21). “Teach us true respect for all”
Which idea is being promoted in the line above?
(A). Personal Ambitions
(B). Regard for others
(C). Spiritual Awareness
(D). Unity and Justice

(22). What should be done to a worn out Jamaican flag?


(A). It should be buried
(B). It should be place in the garbage
(C). It should be privately burnt
(D). It should be recycled

(23). Which ethnic group is on the Jamaican Coat of Arms?


(A). Spaniards
(B). Tainos
(C). East Indians
(D). Africans
(24). “……so that Jamaica may, under god, increase in beauty….”
From which is the statement above taken? The National____
(A). Song for Schools
(B). Prayer for Schools
(C). Pledge
(D). Anthem

(25). Which animal is seen on the Jamaican Coat of Arms?


(A). Alligator
(B). Iguana
(C). Crocodile
(D). Lizard

(26). What is the meaning of the Latin name of Jamaica’s National Flower?
(A). Wood of Life
(B). Life of Wood
(C). Plant of Life
(D). Flower of Laugh
(27). Use the line from the Trinidadian National anthem to answer item 27
“Here every creed and race finds equal place”
Which best explains the meaning of this line?
(A). Same rights for all
(B). Loyalty to country
(C). Freedom of Speech
(D). Everyone for himself

(28). When is the National Flag flown at half – mast?


(A). At a Reggae Boys football match
(B). Prime Minister’s wedding
(C). Official Mourning
(D). Independence celebration

(29). Which National Symbol is used most widely in Jamaica?


(A). The flag
(B). The Coat of Arms
(C). The Ackee
(D). The Doctor Bird
(30). Which is the national symbol of Guyana?
(A). Bearded Fig
(B). Bougainvillea
(C). Doctor Bird
(D). Giant Water Lily

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