Caribbean integration and global links
Citizens of CARICOM countries can move around and work in any CARICOM country and this promotes links between them. True or False.
True
Name three manufacturing industries in Jamaica.
Metals, textiles and paper.
List two ways that you can save water and electricity.
Use Water Wisely:
1. Take a shower instead of a bath
2. Use water-saving shower head to use less water during a shower
3. Turn off the water when you brush your teeth
4. Fix leaky pipes and taps
Use electricity wisely:
1. Turn off appliances and lights when you are not using them
2. Use energy-efficient light bulbs
Why is the cross the symbol of Christianity?
The cross is the symbol of Christianity because the cross represents Christ’s suffering when he was crucified.
Complete the sentence: A secular education does not include _______ education.
A secular education does not include religious education.
The Greater Antilles is a chain of ______ in the Caribbean.
The Greater Antilles is a chain of islands in the Caribbean.
What service industries are there in the Bahamas?
The Bahamas has a service industry that is responsible for most of the country's income, such as tourism and banking.
What are three benefits of the 3 R'S?
1. The consumer saves money by spending less on new goods such as bags, jars and bottles
2. Less land gets used up for landfills.
3. Fewer toxic chemicals pollute the water, land and air
4. There is less disease and illness from pollution
5. We save natural resources so that they can be used more sustainably
Where does the Jewish Star of David come from?
The Jewish Star of David comes from the shield of King David, the king who established Jerusalem as the holy capital of the Jewish people.
The achievements that are handed down to future generations are referred to as a _________.
a) legal
b) legacy
c) lineage
d) generation
The achievements that are handed down to future generations are referred to as a legacy.
Sugar cane, tobacco, coffee, cacao, fruits and vegetables.
The _______ is an association of independent countries that used to form part of the British Empire.
a) Caribbean
b) Commonwealth
c) Commonwealth Caribbean
d) CARICOM
The Commonwealth is an association of independent countries that used to form part of the British Empire.
True or False? The head of state has political power.
False because the Head of State does not have any political power but performs ceremonial duties.
What does the crescent moon on the symbol of Islam represent?
The lunar calendar of Allah
Which of these is not a primary source of information?
a) a diary
b) a photograph
c) a text book
d) a news report about a current event
Apart from the Caribbean, where else do the Caribbean Commonwealth countries export their agricultural produce?
USA and Europe
__________ is one of the most important links between the countries of the Caribbean.
a) tax
b) languages
c) industries
d) trade
Languages is one of the most important links between the countries of the Caribbean.
What is the difference between Cartography and a Cartographer.
Cartography is the study of maps, and the art of drawing maps, whereas a Cartographer is someone who plans and draws maps as their profession.
How many branches does the menorah have and what did the menorah remind the Jews of?
The menorah is a candelabra with seven branches. It reminds the Jewish people of the candles used to light the Temple in Jerusalem.
Lord Harris believed that, in order for Trinidad to develop, certain changes had to occur in education. Which of these statements summarizes these changes?
a) All students had to be taught in English
b) All children in Trinidad had to have an education that was free and secular
c) All children had to receive free religious education
d) All children were obliged to attend ward schools
b) All children in Trinidad had to have an education that was free and secular
What successful industries can be found in Trinidad and Tobago?
Trinidad and Tobago has well-developed Petro-chemical industries because of the petroleum and natural gas resources in the country.
Name the head of government of one country in the Caribbean and explain what that person's role is.
Dr. Keith Christopher Rowley is the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago
Are there any women who are heads of government?
Yes, Mrs. Kamla Persad-Bissessar and the most Honourable Portia Lucretica Simpson Miller.
Which symbol is shared by Muslims and Jews?
The symbol that is shared by Muslims and Jews is the hamsa for good luck and protection. In Judaism, the hamsa represents the hand of God. In Islam, it is known as the hand of Fatima, daughter of the Prophet Mohammed. The eye in the centre is known as the ‘evil eye’, a symbol to ward off evil.
Explain how you can take a more active role in your own education.
As students, you are encouraged to take a more active role in learning, so there is more discussion and research.