CARIBBEAN STUDIES PAST PAPER REVIEW 2008 (SHORT PAPER)

1. CARIBBEAN STUDIESPAST PAPER REVIEW2008(SHORT PAPER)

2. On the map of the Caribbean below: • Place the letter “T” against ONE territory in which the Tainos lived when Christopher Columbus arrived in 1492. • Place the letter “K” against ONE territory in which the Kalinagos lived when Christopher Columbus arrived in 1492. • Place the letter “I” against TWO territories in which large nos of indigenous people live today. Question 1

3. Greater Antilles – Tainos Lesser Antilles – Kalinagos Indigenous Groups – Dominica, Guyana, Belize RESPONSE

4. State TWO ways in which indigenous people have shaped our understanding of Caribbean identity. QUESTION 2

5. Provided sense of history and belonging to the islands and territories known as the Caribbean that goes beyond European settlement. Provided craft, basketry, the hammock using materials found in the Caribbean. RESPONSE

6. State TWO ways in which drought affects food production in the Caribbean. QUESTION 3

7. Through the drowning of livestock The extreme damage to new crops and stunting the growth of old ones The abandonment of land for farming RESPONSE

8. With the aid of examples, state how drought may affect areas of life, other than food production in the Caribbean. QUESTION 4

9. High unemployment Migration Development of bush fires which endanger life, flora and fauna and destroy hillside vegetation. RESPONSE

10. Identify Tworeligious practices in the Caribbean that have been influenced by Indo – Caribbean tradition. QUESTION 5

11. Divali Eid – ul- Fitr RESPONSE

12. Identify Two religious practices in the Caribbean that have been influenced by African – Caribbean traditions. QUESTION 6

13. Having a ‘thanksgiving’ The use of drums in church services RESPONSE

14. Explain ONE way in which either Indo -Caribbean or African –Caribbean religions have impacted on Caribbean culture. QUESTION 7

15. Indo – Caribbean - contributed significantly to our food and culinary traditions – many people now enjoy doubles and roti as part of a Caribbean delicacy. RESPONSE

16. Explain what is meant by the term ‘colonial education’ Question 8

17. A form of instruction which enabled students to absorb the learning, heritage, geography and literature of European imperial states. RESPONSE

18. Name TWO institutions that facilitated colonial education in the Caribbean. QUESTION 9

19. Schools Churches plantations RESPONSE

20. State TWO ways in which the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) has contributed to changes in education in the Caribbean. QUESTION 10

21. Helped to thrust the education system into a more technologically advanced stage. Expansion of the syllabus to include subject material that is much more relevant to the Caribbean region. RESPONSE

22. Name TWO festivals held on North America or Europe that have been influenced by Caribbean culture. QUESTION 11

23. Caribana in Canada Nottinghill Carnical Labour Day Carnival RESPONSE

24. Outline TWO ways in which the festivals named above help North Americans OR Europeans to understand Caribbean culture. QUESTION 12

25. North Americans gain exposure to the festival, thus helping in their understanding of it. Their participation in these events allows them to further appreciate/value these cultural traditions. Response

26. Outline TWO ways in which the festivals named above have had an impact on the economies of countries in North America OR Europe. QUESTION 13

27. Have established a distinct Caribbean consumer community Have encouraged Caribbean or other citizens to develop businesses which cater to Caribbean tastes and senses. RESPONSE

28. Explain what is meant by the term ‘economic development’. QUESTION 14

29. Economic development refers to the improvement in services, infrastructure, jobs and the creation of money in the economy. RESPONSE

30. State ONE indicator of economic development QUESTION 15

31. High standard of living Increased GDP and GNP Increased per capita income RESPONSE

32. Explain how the indicator described above influences sustainable development. QUESTION 16

33. Increase in the income of a country allows for money to be filtered down into the environment which is a key stakeholder on the road towards sustainable development. RESPONSE

34. Explain what is meant by the term ‘ideology’ QUESTION 17

35. Ideas or beliefs that people have regarding how society should be organized. RESPONSE

36. Name TWO political ideologies that have influenced Caribbean thought QUESTION 18

37. Capitalism Marxism or Socialism RESPONSE

38. Explain ONE way in which the political ideologies named above have hindered OR promoted development in the Caribbean. QUESTION 19

39. HINDERED: Was too Eurocentric and was seen to be perpetuating a colonial mentality. Excluded women as an integral group Led to coups, revolutions and ethnic clashes Failed to address issues of difference, that is, race, colour, shade. RESPONSE

40. PROMOTED: Provided informed leaders with definite goals Provided guidelines for social and economic development. Sensitized the youth about political issues. RESPONSE

41. Identify TWO regional institutions that were created before the 1958 West Indies Federation. QUESTION 20

42. UWI – 1948 WICB – early 1920’s Response

43. State TWO reasons for the formation of the 1958 West Indies Federation. QUESTION 21

44. To create unity in and amongst the islands To give the Caribbean region a voice against Europe RESPONSE

45. Name ONE institution that survived after the collapse of the 1958 West Indies Federation and give ONE reason for its survival. QUESTION 22

46. University of the West Indies – direct funding from the government. RESPONSE

47. Identify Two sports in which Caribbean people have gained international recognition. Question 23

48. Cricket Track and field football RESPONSE

49. With the aid of examples, explain how sports tourism has contributed to Caribbean development. QUESTION 24

50. Generation of income Brings in revenue to the region. Promotes recognition of the Caribbean region. RESPONSE