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Social Studies for Grade 6 students Based on Grades 4-6 Curriculum
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24. The National Flower, the Bwa Kwaib, usually blooms every
October
January
February
April
2
30.Which of the following represents the abbreviations for an organization within the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)?
OAS
CNN
CSME
PAHO
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25.This activity promotes Dominica’s Tourism and creates a platform for indigenous music
Dominica Jazz Festival
World Creole Music Festival
Dominica National Queen Show
National Calypso Show
4
Based on the timeline below, which group of European first came to the Caribbean?
English
Spanish
Dutch
French
5
Based on the map below, which is the original homeland of the people of European descent?
H
G
F
I
6
Which two things are national symbols of Dominica?
Government Headquarters and Financial Centre
Cabrits Cruise Shio Berth and Deep Water Harbour
Sisserou parrot and flag
Windsor Park Stadium and Bay Front
7
Which of these represents national symbols of Dominica?
The Bwa Carib and the Pledge
The Public Library and DBS Radio
The State Palace and the Financial Centre
The Windor Park and National Flag
8
Which aspect of Dominica's culture originated from Africa?
Dress
Buildings
Reggae music
Bele dance
9
The handicrafts pictured below are produce in Dominica. Which ethnic group brought this craft making to the Caribbean?
Chinese
Europeans
Caribs
Africans
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29. Which of the following is NOT the role of the leader of the government?
Manage the relationship between government and opposition
Appoint members of the cabinet
Always agree to ideas of his cabinet members
Oversee the work of the civil service
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22. Creole Day is celebrated every
31st October
3rd November
Last Friday in October
Friday before Carnival
12
Which group of early settlers came as indentured labourers?
Amerindians and Dutch
Americans and Amerindians
East Indians and Chinese
Africans and Spanish
13
28. Which of the following is
NOT
the responsibility of citizens?
Respect the authority of the elected government
Serve as jurors
Respect the opinions of others
Carry guns to protect themselves
14
The Caribbean region is often referred to as a "melting pot". This means that
The pots in the Caribbean melt easily
The Caribbean has many different ethnic groups
The population of the Caribbean is larg
The people of the Caribbean love to cooj in pots
15
27. Which of the following is true about the voters in the electoral process?
Voters can vote at designated polling stations.
After placing an X on the ballot, the voter keeps the paper.
Voters get ballots before their names are checked on the list
Voters must write their names on the ballot
16
Based on the timeline below, which was the first group to come to the Caribbean?
Europeans
Caribs
East Indians
Americans
17
Suppose you only spoke Spanish, which of the following islands would best be suited for you?
Puerto Rico
Dominica
St. Marten
Guadeloupe
18
In the Kalinago Teritorry, the big meeting house is known as the
Kalinago
Ouboutou
Conference room
Carbet
19
Which group of early settlers came to the Caribbean to get rich quickly?
Africans
Europeans
East Indians
Americans
20
Who claimed to have discovered Dominica in 1493?
Donald Trump
Charles Savarin
Christopher Columbus
Dame Eugenia Charles
21
The picture below was most likely taken in
October
December
February
August
22
Using the wedding picture below, in which Caribbean island or country would such a wedding be most common?
Guyana and Trinidad
Barbados and Jamaica
Belize and St. Lucia
Dominica and St. Vincent
23
Which list gives the correct order of the arrival of the early settlers in the Caribbean?
Amerindians, Europeans, Africans, East Indians
Amerindians, Africans, Europeans, Chinese
Africans,Amerindians, Chinese, Venezuelans
Europeans, Amerindians, Africans, East Indians
24
26. Nomination Day is the day when someone
Is declared the leader of the country
Is sworn into the House of Assembly
Goes to vote for a candidate of his/her choice
Formally declares his/her intent to contest an election
25
The emancipation celebrations have been greatly influenced by which group?
Chinese
East Indians
Africans
Americans
26
Using the map below, from which of these continents were slaves mainly taken from
G
H
F
K
27
Dominica was discovered by Christopher Columbus on
Sunday 3rd November, 1492
Sunday 3ed November, 1978
Sunday 25th December, 1492
Sunday 3rd November, 1493
28
What are the girls wearing in the picture below?
Jupe
A sensay
The Wob Dwiyet
A Carnival costume
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23. Which of the following musical genres originated from Dominica?
Soukous
Cadence-lypso
Calypso
Zouk
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21. Why are the foods eaten and the religious practices of our Caribbean people similar to other culture?
Caribbean people want to live like other nations of the world.
Early settlers became bored with their own food and religion.
Early settlers brought their traditions with them to the Caribbean.
Food and religion are the most important parts of Caribbean Culture.
