Caribbean Organizations and Their Roles

1. Which of the following organizations is the primary political and economic union in the Caribbean? A) Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) B) Caribbean Community (CARICOM) C) Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) D) Association of Caribbean States (ACS)

• Caribbean Free Trade Association (CARIFTA)

• Union of Caribbean Nations (UCN)

• Caribbean Economic Cooperation (CEC)

• B) Caribbean Community (CARICOM)

2. What is the main purpose of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS)? A) To promote tourism in the Caribbean B) To foster economic and political integration among its members C) To develop a regional healthcare system D) To provide disaster relief assistance

• C) To establish a common currency for the region

• D) To enhance military cooperation among member states

• B) To foster economic and political integration among its members

• A) To promote cultural exchange among Caribbean nations

3. Which of the following countries is a full member of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS)? A) Cuba B) Jamaica C) Dominica D) The Bahamas

• B) Barbados

• C) Dominica

• A) Haiti

• D) Trinidad and Tobago

4. The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) primarily focuses on: A) Providing military aid to Caribbean nations B) Funding education programs in the Caribbean C) Promoting economic development in the region D) Supporting cultural exchanges among Caribbean countries

• D) Promoting tourism in the Caribbean region

• A) Providing humanitarian aid to Caribbean nations

• C) Promoting economic development in the region

• B) Funding infrastructure projects in the Caribbean

5. What year was the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) established? A) 1973 B) 1989 C) 1995 D) 2000

• A) 1973

• 1980

• 1975

• 1990

6. Which of the following is NOT a member of CARICOM? A) Suriname B) Haiti C) Cuba D) Barbados

• Jamaica

• Dominica

• Saint Lucia

• C

7. The main goal of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) is to: A) Enhance regional security B) Promote sustainable economic growth C) Increase tourism D) Provide military support

• D) Provide military support

• C) Increase tourism

• B) Promote sustainable economic growth

• A) Enhance regional security

8. Which organization focuses on disaster management and response in the Caribbean? A) Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) B) Caribbean Community (CARICOM) C) Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) D) Caribbean Development Bank (CDB)

• Caribbean Tourism Association (CTA)

• Caribbean Health Organization (CHO)

• Caribbean Environmental Protection Agency (CEPA)

• A) Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA)

9. What is the capital of Dominica? A) Roseau B) Castries C) Port of Spain D) Bridgetown

• Kingston

• Havana

• Georgetown

• A) Roseau

10. Which of the following is a benefit of membership in CARICOM? A) Access to a larger market B) Increased military support C) Exclusive trade agreements with Europe D) None of the above

• D) Access to military training resources

• A) Access to a larger market

• B) Enhanced cultural exchange programs

• C) Increased tourism opportunities