Social Studies - Trinidad

Who were the people who came to Trinidad and Tobago in 1806?

• British

• Chinese

• East Indians

• Africans

A ___________ is a group of people living together .

Where did the Amerindians (Arawaks and Caribs) came from?

• France

• Africa

• England

• South America

Who declared Spiritual Baptist Day as a public holiday?

• Ms. Paula Mae Weeks

• Dr. Eric Williams

• Mr. Basdeo Panday

• Mrs. Nicki Minaj Petty

When is Spiritual Baptist Day celebrated in Trinidad and Tobago?

• March 30th

• September 1st

• August 31st

• February 14th

Why did the Baptist have a good reason to celebrate?

• For many years they were forbidden from practicing religious beliefs

• For many years they were forbidden from drinking and eating

• For many years they were forbidden from dancing and having parties

Some Easter activities are ?

• hopping and skipping

• laughing and singing

• parades and kite flying

French planters arrived with their African slaves to have access to free land on the island.

• 1781

• 1498

• 1806

Rediscovery of the island by Christopher Columbus

British arrived on the island to claim it for the Queen of England