Make up Quiz 1 May 9, 2025

What was the state of primary schooling in Belize in the early years of the twentieth century?

• Satisfactory

• Unsatisfactory

• Compulsory

• Adequately staffed

What was the school fee charged by school principals in Belize?

• Five cents

• Ten cents

• One dollar

• Free

What was the total enrolment in government-aided primary schools in Belize at the end of 1915?

• 5,528

• 3,912

• 9,000

• 1,000

What was the primary intention of the first compulsory education ordinance passed in 1915?

• To ensure attendance of children at schools in Indian villages

• To make education free for all

• To improve teacher training

• To increase the number of schools

What was the major export product of Belize at the beginning of the twentieth century?

• Mahogany

• Chicle

• Bananas

• Cane sugar

What was the DOK level of the question regarding the importance of education to the improvement of health?

What was the prime object of the 1926 Education Ordinance?

• To enforce compulsory attendance in schools

• To reduce school fees

• To increase the number of schools

• To improve teacher training

What was the duty of the Board of Education?

• To utilize monies voted by the Legislative Council for educational purposes

• To enforce school attendance

• To appoint teachers

• To manage school infrastructure

What was the consequence for parents who neglected to pay fines levied by School Officers?

• They could be summoned before a magistrate

• They would receive a warning

• They would be required to attend a meeting

• They would be fined again

What age range was specified for compulsory school attendance?

• Six to twelve

• Five to sixteen

• Six to fourteen

• All of the above