Grade 5 Social Studies Quiz

What type of territory is the Turks and Caicos Islands?

• Independent Nation

• British Overseas Territory

• U.S. Territory

• Caribbean Commonwealth

Who were the original inhabitants of TCI before Columbus arrived?

• Arawak people

• Lucayan and Taino people

• Mayans

• Caribs

Which group of islands includes SOuth and East Caicos?

• The Caicos Group

• The Northern Islands

• The Turks Group

• The Southern Islands

What does the word 'Caicos' mean in the indigenous language?

• Highland

• A string of islands

• Beautiful water

• Mountain range

Which of the following describes the climate of TCI?

• Tropical rainforest

• Humid subtropical

• Hot and dry with a hurricane season

• Polar climate

What is the approximate land mass of TCI?

• 100 square miles

• 166 square miles

• 250 square miles

• 350 square miles

South Caicos has a land area of ________ square miles.

• 18

• 1.8

• 8.5

• 5.8

Which island is this?

• West Caicos

• East Caicos

• Middle Caicos

• North Caicos

What is the primary industry currently in South Caicos?

• Agriculture

• Tourism

• Fishing

• Mining

Which island was historically known for salt production in TCI?

• Grand Turk

• South Caicos

• East Caicos

• Providenciales