Grade 5: Social Studies Paper 3 Copy

1. The Caribbean region stretches from

2. We locate places on a map by using:

3. Which of the following does not belong to the Windward islands

4. The date on which a country achieves nationhood is known as:

5. The Oath of Allegiance which is said when a Prime Minister takes office is:

6. A country that has its own government in charge of its affairs is

7. A form of government in which a country is ruled by the laws of its motherland is

8. The period from 1834 to 1838 when slaves continued to work on the plantations was called:

9. Slaves were divided in two groups. These were:

10. They were said to be a fierce group of people with olive brown skin and flat foreheads. They are the …

11. The way of life of a people is their:

12. Hosay and Id-ul-fitr are festivals celebrated by which religion

13. Divali is celebaarated by which religion

14. Yum Kippur is celebrated by

15. Nyabinghi is a festival celebrated by which religion

16. A natural feature on the earth’s surface is called a

17. Calcified remains of tiny sea animals found along the sea coast is known as:

18. Which type of rock is Jamaica’s land surface made mostly of:

19. Basins and trenches are landforms found

20. A sudden downpour of rain during the summer months is called

21. Cleaning debris from the streets and gullies is a good way to prevent

22. The organization responsible for collecting information on the population is

23. The most common cause of disaster in the Caribbean is:

24. CARICOM is a regional body in which region:

25. Un-recognised Nation Builders are called:

26. An ambassador represents …….

27. A High Comissioner represents:

28. Parallel lines which run from west to east but are measured north and south of the equator are called:

29. Which is not a positive effect of migration:

30. Which is a positive effect of migration:

31. Which of these capitals are found along the coast?

32. Brian Lara was a famous Caribbean _________

33. National Heritage week is celebrated in the month of

34. Jimmy Cliff is associated with

35. The capital of Nicaragua is

36. The Capital of Honduras is

37. Why is Neptune the coldest of the eight planets?

38. What is the main function of the atmosphere?

39. Which physical feature below is found in the parish of Portland

40. Which would be the best way to prevent Acid Rain?

41. When did Jamaica become Spanish colony

42. The point of origin of an earthquake is called:

43. The area where the most violent shaking of an earthquake occurs is called:

44. Which country would not participate in the Commonwealth games

45. Which animal is found on the Jamaican Coat of Arms?

46. Molten rocks found below the earth’s surface is called

47. How many national symbols does Jamaica have?

48. A country located at 25N 18 W would be located in which climatic zone?

49. The chief crop of Grenada is

50. The capital of Venezuela is..