Trinidad and Tobago - Independence Day

1. 1. When did Trinidad and Tobago become an Independent Nation?

• 24th September, 1976

• 31st August, 1962

• 1st August, 1962

• 24th September, 1962

2. 2. Who was the Prime Minister during the time Trinidad and Tobago became an Independent Nation?

• Mr. Patrick Manning

• Dr. Eric Williams

• Dr. Keith Rowley

• Mr. George Chambers

3. 3. Before Trinidad and Tobago became an Independent Nation who ruled the Nation.

• The Prime Minister and his Government

• The Spanish

• The Queen of England

• The French

4. When we became an Independent Nation, our first Governor General was installed. Who was our first Governor General?

• Sir Ellis Clarke

• Sir Solomon Hochoy

• Dr. Eric Williams

• Dr. Rudranath Capildeo

5. Who was the leader of the opposition during the time Trinidad and Tobago became an Independent Nation?

• Dr. Eric Williams

• Sir Solomon Hochoy

• Dr. Rudranath Capildeo

• Don Jose Maria Chacon

6. 6. What were two changes implemented after Trinidad and Tobago became an Independent Nation?

• Trinidad and Tobago had no influence of the British in the running of the country's affairs.

• Trinidad and Tobago could make their own laws.

• Trinidad and Tobago separated from each other.

• Trinidad and Tobago had their own army, coast guard and could make their own laws.

7. 7. When Trinidad and Tobago became an Independent Nation, it became a member of __________.

• Caricom

• United States of America

• The World

• United Nations

8. 8. What are the National Watch Words of Trinidad and Tobago?

• Discipline, Tolerance and Peace

• Awareness, Discipline and Tolerance

• Discipline, Production and Love

• Discipline, Tolerance and Production

9. 9. What is Trinidad and Tobago's National Motto?

• Together we Aspire, Together we Produce

• Together we Aspire, Together we Tolerate

• Together we Aspire, Together we Achieve

• Together we Aspire, Together we are Disciplined

10. 10. Even though, Trinidad and Tobago had gained Independence, it was still a Monarchy. What does this mean?

• It means that we had no ties with the British Crown.

• The British Crown was the Prime Minister.

• The British Crown was still our Head of State.