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Social Studies Curriculum Based Test 2022
Social Studies Curriculum Based Test 2022
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22. Based on the sources, which is the most recent change made to the Jamaican Coat of Arms? 51
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A line from Jamaica’s National Anthem is shown below. Use it to answer item 24. 26
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“Teach us true respect for all...”
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39 26. Why is it important for Jamaica to have its own national symbols and emblems?
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36 A will ensure that Jamaica’s products are easily identified
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34 B are a representation of Jamaica’s history, values and uniqueness
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32 C will ensure that citizens become more loyal to Jamaica and its nation builders
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30 D remind Jamaican citizens of their roles and responsibilities
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26 27. Which strategy presents the most effective way of helping young people in a community to
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23 A placing posters of famous actors/actresses throughout the community
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21 B hosting community meetings to discuss the changes in Caribbean culture
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19 C staging a community concert with international singers
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“We want to encourage everybody to get 45
involved in our Jamaican culture. Let us begin 44
by creating Culture Clubs in schools. We want 43
Culture Club members to participate in various 42
cultural activities such as the Festival of the 41
Performing Arts, Mello-Go-Roun', Miss Lou 40
Day, and Jamaica Day; so that they can get a 39
greater understanding and appreciation of 38
Jamaican culture.” 37
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D How will children benefit from Jamaica Day activities in their school? 21
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51 The table below provides information about two communities. One is near the Sandy
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28 A Blue Gap receives more rainfall because of its location on the mountain and
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31. Which statement is most likely TRUE about the community of Cindy Gap? 32
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51 A group of grade six students went to the Gray Mountain National Park on a field trip. The list
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32 A Which activities do the children enjoy in mountain environments?
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Diwali, Festival of Lights
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• A sacred celebration of Hindus 44
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coloured costumes and act out 40
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51 Examine the map of Jamaica in Source 1 and read the conversation between two farmers in
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How can festivals be used to preserve Caribbean culture? 48
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49 Source 1: Taken from Ann's Source 2: Article from the Jamaica
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43 Indians came to Jamaica to However, they disliked it and soon
42 showcase their fashionable left the plantations to set up small
41 clothing such as the Sarees grocery shops all across the island.
40 and unique gold and silver Many of these businesses grew into
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