Name: ANSWER KEY Form 2 Group :-----------

Ste Madeleine Secondary School

Form 2 Term 2 (2022)
Social Sciences Time: 1 ½ hours

This paper has 3 sections ( Social Studies / History / Geography)

You must answer all questions on this paper.

SOCIAL STUDIES (50 marks)

Match the key vocabulary words with its definition. (5 marks)

{Groups Informal group Formal group Primary group Secondary group}

1. A group that has written rules, a clear division of work and power, and

procedures for replacing members. Formal

2. Groups are made up of two or more people who do things

together to achieve common goals.

3. Informal does not have written rules or

objectives.

4. A small group where people interact often. Primary

5. Usually a larger group which meet less often Secondary

Match each group function to the statement that fits best. (5 marks)
i. A sense of belonging ii. a sense of identity iii. Companionship

iv. Developing leadership ability iv. Opportunities to learn new skills

6. I am learning to organize and lead a group. Developing leadership ability

7. This is who I am! A sense of identity

8. We are learning how to do something new. Opportunities to learn new skills

9. I am safe and happy among my friends. Companionship

10. I enjoy spending time together with the people in my group. A sense of belonging

Write the type of leader you would associate with the following statements. (5 marks)

11. “Who is the boss? You or I?” Authoritarian

12. “Can I hear your opinion on the matter?” -Democratic

13. “ Go ahead and do it anyhow you feel.” Laissez-faire

14. “What I say goes!” Authoritarian

15.” Let us meet later to discuss this matter.” Democratic

Circle True or False for each of the statements given: (10 marks)

16. A primary group is usually small in size whereas a secondary group is large. True/False
17. A primary group has formal rules, but a secondary group has no set rules. True/False
18. Interaction in primary groups is intimate and informal. True/False
19. Examples of a secondary group are family and friends. True/False
20. There is emotional depth in the relationships between members of a
secondary group. True/False
21. Uniforms are worn by members of formal groups. True/False
22. Informal groups present written reports. True/ False
23. Formal groups have no stated aims or objectives. True/False
24. Most formal groups possess a Motto. True/ False
25. A badge or logo is a characteristic of informal groups. True/ False

Complete the statements using the words given. (5 marks)

{Commitment Skills Team Identity Effective}

Group cohesion requires:

26. Effective leadership.

27. Plenty of opportunities to use new Skills

28. Commitment from the members.

29. Working together as a Team

30. A good strong Identity for the group.

Match the key vocabulary word with its definition: (5 marks)

{Government Constitution Democracy Secession Anarchy}

32. The principles and laws by which a country is governed Constitution

33. When a country or a group, separates from a larger group Secession

34. A group of people who have the power to manage the affairs of a country Government

35. A system of government in which a country’s citizens choose their rulers by voting them

in elections Democracy
36. When the absence of a government causes a breakdown of law and order in a

society Anarchy

Identify whether the following are functions of central or local government.

Write the word ‘central’ or " local’ at the end of the sentence. (5 marks)

37. Collecting and disposing of garbage. Local

38.Law and order is maintained. Central

39. Social services such as health and education. Central

40. Infrastructure including roads, school, water, electricity. Central

41. Constructing and maintaining minor roads. Local

42. Complete the diagram to show the structure and composition of central government
(5 marks)

1.
President

LEGISLATURE 2. EXECUTIVE 3.Judiciary

4. Prime Minister Caribbean Court of Justice

Parliament
Supreme Court

House of Representatives 5. MINISTERS

43. State three non- confrontational ways to bring changes in government: (3 marks )

i.Peaceful protests, marches or strikes

ii. Pressure groups against the government
iii. Free and fair elections or non- violent civil rights movement

44. Identify two reasons why do we need a government: (2 marks)

i. Convenience / Qualification of leaders. / law and order /a group accomplishes more than
an individual
 HISTORY (25 marks)

Write the letter to the correct answer of the question in the space provided.

1.People were forced to leave their homes in Africa and taken to America.
This was known as:
a. Colonialism b. Trans- Atlantic slave trade
c. immigration d. indentureship (b )

2. Until 1797, Trinidad was a Spanish ------------ and then it came under British rule
a. colony b. migration
c. Cedula of population d. expansion (-a )

1 --------------- is when a powerful country takes over a less powerful country.

a. Control b. political unrest
c. colonialism d. development (c )

4. In 1802, Trinidad was officially made a --------- of Britain.

a. Cabildo b. Legislative council c. governor d. crown colony (d.)

5.The ----------of Africans to America was the start of the slave trade during the 18 th
Century.
a.Immigrants b. deportation c. plantation d. annexation (b )

6. What year did the first east Indian laborers arrived on the Fatel Razack?
a. 1945 b.1845 c. 1839 d. 1917 (b)

7. What year was Tobago joined to Trinidad?

a.1889 b. 1876 c. 1797 d. 1962 (a )

8. The Emancipation Bill came into effect, ending slavery in:

a. 1711 b. 1802 c. 1834 d. 1783 (c )

9. Basic small scale farming for subsistence with any surplus being sold in local markets is
known as:
a. Plantation agriculture b. peasant farming
c diversification d. indentureship (b)

10. In agriculture, the planting of many crops instead of only one crop is termed:

a. peasant farming b. subsistence farming

b. diversification d. monoculture (b)

(10 marks)
11. Why did slaves move to Trinidad and Tobago? (2 marks)

To provide labor for the sugar plantations

12.Explain briefly what was the Indentureship system. (4 marks)

Persons gave their labor willingly and were bound to work for an employer for a fixed term,
usually on the plantations.

13. Name two chores women also did in addition to working alongside the men in peasant
farming. ( 4marks)
Looked after the animals / carried and sold goods at market/ raised the children and kept
the house / sewing and washing for extra income.

14.State two advantages of diversification. ( 5 marks)

More and more people were able to feed and support themselves by growing their own food

and raising animals

People developed skills and experience as they started to farm new crops..

There was less reliance on sugar farming.

Crops were grown throughout the year.