Building Our Nation

An icon is a person who:

• has their picture on the desktop of a computer

• is a politician

• is recognised for their contribution to the development of the country

• is a social media influencer

The feeling of pride and responsibility that citizens feel towards their country is called:

• pride

• democracy

• nationalism

• patriotism

On what date did Trinidad and Tobago gain independence from Britain?

• September 24, 1976

• August 1, 1962

• August 31, 1962

• June 19, 1976

Who was the first Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago?

• A.N.R. Robinson

• Dr. Eric Williams

• Rudranath Capildeo

• Sir Ellis Clarke

Who is this ?

• Sir Ellis Clarke

• Dr. Eric Williams

• Rudranath Capildeo

• A.N.R. Robinson

This is our national flower. What is its name?

• Croton

• Hibiscus

• Poui

• Chaconia

What does this symbol represent?

• The Coat of Arms

• The national pledge

• The Scarlet Ibis

• The Watchwords

Our three(3) national birds on the coat of arms. What are they? Choose all correct answers.

• mot mot

• scarlet ibis

• cocrico

• humming bird

• flamingo

What are the names of the three ships seen on the Coat of Arms? Choose all correct answers.

• APT James

• Pinta

• Nina

• MV Tobago

• Santa Maria

Which of the following national icons is the only one to have served as both Prime Minister and President?

• Rudranath Capildeo

• Dr. Eric Williams

• ANR Robinson

• Dr. Keith Rowley