G&S Test cope 06243011 FORM TP 2019343 CARIBBEAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL CARIBBEAN PRIMARY EXIT ASSESSMENT SOCIAL STUDIES 1 hour and 15 minutes READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. 1. This examination has 50 questions. You have 1 hour and 15 minutes to answer them. 2. Each question has three possible answers: (A), (B), (C). Read each question carefully, then choose the correct answer. 3. Onyour answer sheet, find the number that matches the question you intend to answer. 4. Shade the circle which has the same letter, A, B or C, next to the answer you have chosen. Sample Question To which of the following groups does a family belong? Sample Answer a ©© (8) Informal (C) Secondary ‘The correct answer to this question is “Primary”, so (A) has been shaded, 5. If you want to change your answer, erase it completely before you fil in your new choice. 6. When the supervisor tells you to begin, turn the page and work as quickly and as carefully as you can. 7. Ifyou try a question and find that you cannot answer it, go on to the next one. You may return to that question later. 8 The answer sheet has more spaces than there are questions on this test. Do NOT shade any of the extra spaces DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO. ‘Copyright © 2019 Caribbean Examinations Council All rights reserved. 06243011/CPEA 20192) 4. Which of the following activities helps to keep our bodies healthy? (A) _ Eating only those foods that we like (B) Visiting the doctor when we are sick (C) _ Eating healthy foods from each food group 2. Apperson who habitually consumes too much alcohol is MOST likely to (A) drive carefully (8) _ have a change in behaviour (C) develop a fit and healthy body 3. Which of the following groups of persons makes up an extended family? (A) Mother, father and children (8) _ Step-parents and their children (C) Mother, father, aunt, children and cousins 4, Rules are necessary in schools, as they help to, (A) punish children (B) maintain order (C) get children to learn 5. Which of the following is NOT a role of the family? (A) Make school rules. (8) Provide love and safety. (C) Teach children right from wrong, GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE 06243011/CPEA 2019i i 6. A family is MOST likely to remain united when members (A) complete tasks as given (B) _ are disrespectful to each other (C) refuse to take responsibility for their actions Question 7 refers to the following citizens’ creed. Study it and then answer the question. Bushy Vale a better community. 7. Which of the following characteristics is the creed promoting? (A) Patience (8) Tolerance (C)_ Neighbourliness 8 Citizens of the Caribbean have a right to (A) _ free speech (8) _ well-paid jobs : CITIZENS’ CREED | ‘We the citizens of Bushy Vale pledge to care for, help and cooperate with each other to make (©) expensive homes GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE 06243011/CPEA 20199. 10. 1. 12. 13. sais A social group is BEST defined as persons who (A) have the same employer (B) share common interests (C) _ live in the same community Which of the following is an example of a social group? (A) Persons waiting at a bus stop (B) Persons shopping in a supermarket (©) Persons who attend the same church ‘An ethnic group can BEST be described as people who (A) share a common culture (B) speak the same language (C) _ live in the same community The Caribbean population is made up of many races because (A) _ there are many tourists living in the Caribbean (B) Caribbean people love to migrate to other countries (©) _ the Caribbean was settled by people from different places In which of the following orders did our ancestors arrive in the Caribbean? (A) Amerindians, Europeans, Africans, Asians (8) Europeans, Asians, Africans, Amerindians (C) Africans, Amerindians, Europeans, Asians GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGEoe 14, Which of the following ancestors came to the Caribbean as contracted workers? (A) Africans and Tainos (B) Chinese and East indians (C) Amerindians and Europeans 45. One reason our European ancestors came to the Caribbean was to (A) seek wealth (B) become healthy (C) _ plant food crops 16. Diwali, the festival of lights, is associated with our ancestors from (A) China (8) Africa (C) East india 17. For the Tainos and Kalinagos, the religious leaders were in charge of (A) farming the land (B) cooking special meals (©) governing the community 18. Traditions are important to a people as they are reminders of a country's (A) war and peace (B) _ history and culture (C) glory and achievement GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE 0624301 1/CPEA 201919. Sadie belongs to the environmental club at her school. Which of the following is Sadie MOST likely to practise? (A) Creating a compost heap in her backyard (®) Taking her lunch to school in a Styrofoam box (C) _ Disposing of plastic containers by burning them 20. Which of the following units is used to measure temperature? (A) Millibars (8) Degrees (©) Kilometres GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE 06243011/CPEA 2019Te ‘Question 24 refers to the following scenario. Study it and then answer the question. I cannot go outside because it is cold and rainy. If there is a change in the conditions tater, | will come over. : Keisha i i . | 21. Which of the following conditions is Keisha describing in this scenario? (A) Season (8) Climate (C) Weather 22. _ In the last year, very little rain has fallen in the farming community of Evergrow. Which of the following conditions is Evergrow likely to be experiencing? (A) Drought (8) Hurricane (C) Earthquake GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE AR OAANAAINDEA antQuestion 23 refers to the following dialogue. Study it and then answer the question. David, why are you walking so fast? Paul the weather report says ‘the hurricane will reach us tommorrow so | am going to Prepare for it. 23. Which activity BEST describes how David should prepare? (A) __ Sell his farm animals, (8) _ Batten down the windows. (©) Conduct a fire drill for his family. 24. — Which of the following outcomes are likely to result from Caribbean nationals migrating to other countries? 1 ‘Brain drain’ ll. Breakup of families {ll Delinquent children (A) and il only (B) and til only (C) Mandi GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE26. 27 28. A country needs laws in order to |. keep the citizens safe II. protect citizens’ rights Il. abuse citizens’ rights (A) land Il only (B) land Ill only (©) land Itt only Which of the following is a responsibilty of a citizen? (A) Watching the news (8) Performing jury duties (C) Patrolling the street at nights ‘Which of the following is NOT a mark of a good citizen? (A) Showing respect for others (B) _ Obeying the rules of the road (C) Refusing to vote in an election Our country's political leaders perform an important role as they (A) _ attend parliament every day (B) make decisions which affect our lives, (C) provide for our daily wants and needs RO AN TA THE NeEvT pane29. 30. 34. 32. -10- How do most countries in the Commonwealth Caribbean select their governments? (A) _ Party members vote for the executive. (B) Citizens vote for their parliamentary representatives. (C) The Governor General selects the Members of Parliament. Which of the following statements is TRUE of independent nations? (A) They manage their political affairs. (B) They depend on other countries for food. (C) They do not import food from other countries, ‘Which of the following is the MOST common system of goverment in the Caribbean? (A) Republican (B) Dictatorship (C) Constitutional monarchy One difference between a constitutional monarchy and a republic is that the citizens of a constitutional monarchy vote for a prime minister while the citizens of a republic vote for a (A) president (8) chief minister (C) governor general GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGEie 33. Which of the following persons is responsible for maintaining order in parliament? (A) The Speaker (8) The Prime Minister (C) The Leader of the Opposition 34. One symbol of an independent country is its (A) _ public park (8) _ national flag (C) _ national museum 35. Which of the following is a reason why countries have national symbols? (A) Create a sense of pride (B) Celebrate regional unity (C) _ Increase production levels 36. Countries of the Caribbean have presented citizens with national awards because these citizens (A) _ helped people to satisfy their needs (8) collect trophies from different countries (©) made a special contribution to the country GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE37. 38. -12- Questions 37-42 refer to the following map of the Caribbean. Study it and then answer the questions. WIDER CARIBBEAN REGION What is the group of islands labelled U called? (A) The Bahamas (B) The Lesser Antilles (C) The Greater Antilles The body of water labelled W is the (A) Gulf of Mexico (B) Panama Canal (C) Grand Etang Lake GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE39. 40. a, 42. 43, ae Which letter is used to label the Atlantic Ocean? (A) R () ¥v (Cc) W The country marked Z is (A) Cuba (8) Jamaica (C) Puerto Rico The body of water marked X is the (A) _ Indian Ocean (8) Pacific Ocean (C) Caribbean Sea Which of the following countries is labelled Y? (A) Guyana (B) Trinidad (C) Barbados Primary industries are important to the Caribbean economy because they (A) _ employ only unskilled workers (B) _ provide raw materials for production (C) are the only employers in the region GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE46. 47. -14- Jam Growers Limited (JGL), a company which operates in Montserrat, sells products to some supermarkets in African countries. JGL is involved in (A) mining (8) _ importing (©) exporting Micah, a Grenadian national, loves to visit St Vincent during his summer vacation. What type of tourist is Micah? | (A) Regional (8) Domestic (C) _ International Which of the following are attractions for tourists who visit the Caribbean? (A) Cruise ships, kite flying and caves (B) — Camivals, church services and hunting (C) Historic landmarks, festivals and sports Which of the following is a DISADVANTAGE of tourism to Caribbean countries? (A) Employment for locals (B) _ Generation of much solid waste (C) Decrease in seaweed on the beaches GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE49. 50. 15. Tourism helps to preserve the culture of Caribbean people, as tourists (A) take coral from the reef (B) attend camivals and festivals (C) _ order pizzas from restaurants Question 49 refers to the following caption. Study it and then answer the question. Cruise ship threatens to stop visiting some resort areas in the Caribbean What would be the MOST likely result of this action on Caribbean countries? (A) A shortage of food supply (8) Anincrease in tourist arrival (C) A decrease in foreign exchange Which of the following types of development focuses on using resources so that they are kept for future generations? (A) Social (B) Economic (C) Sustainable END OF TEST LOOK OVER YOUR WORK UNTIL TIME IS UP. MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE NOT MISSED ANY PAGES.