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WorksheetsAll about T&T's Independence
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 10mins
Trinidad and Tobago gained its independence from Spain on August 31st, 1962.
True
False
From which country did Trinidad and Tobago gain independence?
(a)
At midnight on 30th August, 1962, England's flag was lowered and the Trinidad and Tobago flag was raised for the first time.
True
False
How is Independence day celebrated in Trinidad and Tobago?
military parade
fireworks
presentation of National Awards in a ceremony
all of the above
This year made (a) years that Trinidad and Tobago became independent.
Until 1888, Trinidad and Tobago were separate territories.
True
False
Trinidad and Tobago's separation from England was proclaimed by the People's National Movement (PNM) founder and the country's first Prime Minister Eric Williams in 1962.
True
False
The PNM governed Trinidad and Tobago continuously from 1956 until the death of Dr. Williams in 1981.
True
False
Discipline, Production and Tolerance are the (a) of Trinidad and Tobago.
After becoming independent, Trinidad and Tobago got its __________.
own money
own beaches
own government
all of the above
Which if the following was NOT a Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago?
George Chambers
Sir. Ellis Clarke
Patrick Manning
ANR Robinson
Which of the following was the third President of Trinidad and Tobago?
Sir. Ellis Clarke
Noor Hassanali
ANR Robinson
George Maxwell Richards
From independence to present, how many Prime Ministers served Trinidad and Tobago?
(a)
Trinidad and Tobago is the only country whose capital city is named after another country: Port of Spain.
True
False
Calypso music, steel drum bands and limbo dancing all originated in Trinidad and Tobago.
True
False
