Ancestors
What day month and year did the east Indians came to Trinidad and Tobago?
30th May 1845
Name the two season in Trinidad and Tobago?
Rainy season and Dry season
What religious holiday do muslims celebrate?
Eid-ul-Fitr
and
Eid-ul-alha
Name the 3 Main religion in Trinidad and Tobago?
Christians
Hindu
Muslim
What is the organization responsible for safety and minimizing risk before, during and after a natural disaster?
ODPM-office of disaster preparedness management
What was the name of the boat the East Indians travel to Trinidad and Tobago with?
Fatal Razack
What is another name for the Amerindians?
Indigenous people
What religious holiday do Hindus celebrate?
Divali and phagwa
What is a Natural Disaster?
Any event of nature that causes great damage to property, environment and loss of life
A natural disaster can occur at any time therefore we must prepare for any event. Name 7 steps in order to be prepared for any disaster?
1. listen to news
2.keep battery operated radio and flashlights
3.stock up canned food and bottled water
4.secure all important documents
5.ensure medication and first aid kid are accessible and safe
6. secure all pets
7.plan escape route
Name 2 types of food the East Indian bought with them to Trinidad and Tobago?
Roti and kurma
Name 4 ways the government gets money to run the country?
Income Tax
valued added Tax (VAT)
sale of products (oil and gas)
National lottery
land and house tax
other taxes
What holidays does Christians Celebrate?
Christmas and Easter
Trinidad and Tobago comprises with a diverse population of people from Africa, India, Europe, China, Syrian and other Background across the world. what does that make us?
Multicultural nation
Name 5 Natural disasters?
hurricane and storm
Earthquake
volcanic eruption
flooding
tsunami
Name 2 types of clothing the East Indian bought with them to Trinidad and Tobago?
Sari and Kurtas
What does the government spend money collected by taxes on?
Health care
Education
Environmental protection
works and transport
Who did we gain independence from?
United Kingdom
Who reads the national budget annually?
Minister of Finance
Where is the National budget is read?
The Parliament
Why did the East Indian came to Trinidad and Tobago?
To work on the Sugar cane plantation
How did the Amerindians travel to Trinidad?
By the used of Canoes
Name at least 4 main cardinal points?
East West North and South
When did Trinidad and Tobago became a Republic?
24th September 1976
Name the 5 main awards given on Republic and Independence day to citizen of Trinidad and Tobago citizen for their outstanding contribution to society
The order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
Chaconia
humming bird
medal of merit
medal for the development of women