Standard 1 - Social Studies

What are the names of the two groups of people that make up the indigenous people of Trinidad & Tobago?

• Zulu and Bhutia

• Arawak and Carib

• Masai and Danes

• Red Indians and Celtics

Answer explanation

The two major groups of indigenous people in Trinidad and Tobago were the Arawaks (Taino) and the Carib (Kalinago)

The Arawaks were known to be peaceful.

The Carib were dominant in warfare.

Which ONE of the following place names is derived from the language of the indigenous people of Trinidad and Tobago?

• Arima

• Point Fortin

• Port of Spain

• San Fernando

Answer explanation

Arima, Aripo, Arouca, Cachipa, Caroni, Caura, Chaguanas, Carapichaima, Couva, Guaico, Guanapo, Guayaguayare, Mayaro, Mucurapo, Tamana, Toco and Tunapuna are all place names which come from the language of the indigenous peoples of Trinidad and Tobago

What traditional food is associated with the indigenous people of Trinidad and Tobago?

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Answer explanation

Cassava Bread

Which natural resource did the Indigenous people use to make their food and tools?

• Metal

• Oil

• Plastic

• Stone

The Arawaks lived in large circular buildings called

• ajoupas

• cabanas

• huts

• sheds

What is the name of this National Emblem?

• Anthem

• Birds

• Coat of Arms

• Watchwords

'Here every creed and race find an equal place' is a line from

• The National Anthem

• The Independence Pledge

• The Pupils' Pledge

• The National Watchwords

Which of the following is the National Bird of Tobago?

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The National Watchwords of Trinidad and Tobago are 'Through Perseverance Success'

• True

• False

The color red of the National Flag of Trinidad and Tobago represents the fire element.

• True

• False