Social Studies Review

From which of the following continents did Junkanoo originate?

• Africa

• Asia

• North America

• South America

Junkanoo was named after John Canoe. Who was John Canoe?

• a pirate

• a politician

• a slave

• a soldier

Which group of items can be used to form the frame of Junkanoo costumes?

• cardboard, crepe paper, foam

• cardboard, crepe paper, tape

• cardboard, feathers, foam

• cardboard, tape, wire

Which of the following cultural festivals has had the greatest impact on Junkanoo in The Bahamas?

• Barbados' Crop Over

• Jamaica's Sun Splash

• Japan's Iris Festival

• Trinidad's Carnival

Which of the following ministries is responsible for overseeing Junkanoo celebrations in The Bahamas?

• Ministry of Education

• Ministry of Labour and Social Development

• Ministry of National Security

• Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture

Which of the following changes were made to hotels in the 1900's to make tourism a year round business?

• Casinos and air conditioners were added.

• Casinos and Internet services were added.

• Casinos and swimming pools were added.

• Casinos and restaurants were added.

Visitors come to The Bahamas from many places throughout the world. From which of the following continents do the majority of visitors to The Bahamas come from?

• Asia

• Europe

• North America

• South America

Which of the following is used to find out what tourists want to spend their money on?

• Census

• Market Value

• Economy

• Market Research

Which of the following men was known as The Father of Tourism?

• Sir Arthur Dion Hanna

• Sir Cecil Wallace Whitfield

• Sir Lynden Pindling

• Sir Stafford Sands

The Bahamas is a part of many worldwide organizations. Because of this partnership, The Bahamas signs agreements with other countries. These agreements are known as:

• certificates

• constitutions

• licenses

• treaties