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WorksheetsOur Caribbean Culture
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 37mins
It is a group or community of people who share common ancestors and common culture. This best describes.....
heritage
culture
ethnic group
ancestors
Identify ALL the aspects of culture listed.
dance
migration
servants
music
government
Culture refers to....
a community of people
the customs passed down from our ancestors
the way of life of a group of people and their differences in social behaviors
the common features shared by a family
Write True or False for Questions 4-10.
When people move into a country they are called immigrants (a)
Our ancestors came from the continents of Europe, Africa, Asia and Antarctica. (a)
The East Indians who came to the Caribbean were immigrants from India. (a)
People who move out of a country are called emigrants. (a)
We came from Bombay, Calcutta and were poor farmers. We are the Chinese. (a)
The East Indians and the Chinese were called indentured servants. (a)
Their contract lasted for 5 years, but they were able to move to another plantation within that period and work until their contract was up. (a)
Which BEST describes indentureship?
The movement from one's country to another.
It was a formal agreement that bonded workers for five years.
It was a colonial agreement that bonded workers for three years.
The movement of people from around the outskirts of their country.
A group of people who share common ancestors and culture are called?
Heritage group
Indentured Labourers
Ethnic group
What is culture?
The movement of people from one country to the next.
The way of life including customs, traditions and festivals
A generation of people who look alike
If Martha, who was born in Canada leaves her home to live in Jamaica, she is an___________.
emigrant
immigrant
If I leave Jamaica to live in another country, I am an___________.
emigrant
immigrant
Which set represents the chronological order in which the ethnic group came?
Tainos, Europeans, Africans, Asians
Europeans, Tainos, Africans, Asians
Tainos, Africans, Asians, Europeans
Asians, Africans, Europeans, Tainos
Why did the Indians and the Chinese come to the region?
They wanted to work on sugar cane plantations
They wanted to discover new places
They were running away from religious persecution
I did not like working on plantations. A soon as the contract ended, I left to set up a shop. This is most likely ________
an Indian
an African
A Taino
a Chinese
One of the items in the list below was not a push factor for Indian Indentured labourers leaving home to find work in the Caribbean
poverty
promises of a better lifestyle
escaping famine
heavy taxation
Camille experienced a cultural event where she saw groups of people put small lamps around their home and on the streets. There were lights all around.
Crop Over Festival
Hosay
Diwali
Passover
Which is a Jewish festival?
Diwali
Passover
Crop Over
Hosay
Which group would most likely wear a sari as a part of their heritage?
Chinese
Africans
Indians
English
Which religious group celebrates Divali?
Hindus
Muslims
Christians
Jews
How did the Africans contribute to the development of the Agricultural sector in Jamaica? They were the main ____
consumers
importers
exporters
workers
Which of the following was not an indentured immigrant?
Jews
Chinese
Africans
Indians
In which country is Diwali celebrated?
Jamaica
Trinidad
Barbados
Cuba
Which of the following cultural cooking practices was passed on by the Africans?
sweet and sour dishes
curry dishes
cassava dishes
ackee dishes
One of the following is not a religious festival
Hosay
Diwali
Crop Over
Passover
Which is not true of the conditions of East Indian labourers?
They were given basic food rations
They were given housing
They were given clothing and tools
The were not allowed to leave the plantations
Which of the following is NOT the best way of preserving Caribbean culture?
Learning about your religious traditions and festivals
Setting apart time for celebrating Caribbean culture for the citizens
speaking ones native language
embracing new traditions and moving on from the old ones
Fred left Canada during the winter season and rented a villa for four months. Fred actions can be best described as ____
seasonal migration
permanent migration
temporary migration
forced migration
Which is an example of external Migration?
Kingston to St. Ann
London to Kingston
Washington to New York
Port Antonio to Port Maria
When people leave their place where they reside or live to settle somewhere else. This process is called_________________________.
tourism
movements
migration
One of the items in the list below is NOT considered a way to promote and preserve our culture in the Caribbean.
Carnival in Trinidad attracts tourists and visitors
Portland Jerk Festival introduces tourists and visitors to Jamaica's food and dance.
Barbados national elections attracts tourists to view the process.
National Art Gallery displays aspects of our culture and provides guided tours for tourists and groups.
Which ethnic group introduced the Caribbean to the guitar?
Spanish
African
Indian
TRUE/FALSE. Africans were mostly brought to the Caribbean by force.
TRUE
FALSE
Who worked longer as Indentured servants?
The Chinese
The Indians
Aysha left India with her mother and father for a better life. Which three (3) push factors could have encouraged them to make this decision?
electricity and running water
no running water
health centres and hospitals
few jobs
few schools
The East Indians and Chinese contributed to the Jamaican economy in many ways. Identify Three (3) of these ways.
They started family businesses.
They worked on the plantations for as long as they were allowed.
They became friends with the estate owners.
They owned and operated jewelry shops
They owned and operated retail and wholesale businesses.
With which festival is this scene associated?
Hosay
Crop Over
Chinese New Year
Passover
Tanya was invited to the festival in the picture. Which festival was she invited to?
Christmas
Chinese New Year
Diwali
Carnival
Leron and Dejaun went to visit their friend in one of the Caribbean Islands. When they got there this festival was in full swing. Leron said it was Diwali, but Dejaun said it was Hosay. Which was correct?
Passover
Hosay
Chinese New Year
Diwali
Which of the following features does all of the Caribbean Festivals have in common? Select ALL the possible responses.
They are all secular
They all have some special food that is eaten during the celebrations.
They all have parades.
Music and dancing are included.
They spring clean their homes.
Which options will correctly complete the timeline showing the order in which the different ethnic groups came to the Caribbean?
1.____________ 2. Spanish 3. _____________ 4. British 5. _______________
British, Spanish, Africans
Tainos, Africans, Indians
Africans, Tainos, Indians
Tainos, Spanish, Africans
The National Gallery puts on a display to showcase artefacts, music, dances and food brought to the Caribbean by our ancestors each year. Which could be a part of the theme of the presentation?
Our African Culture
The Ethnic Groups
Our Indentured Labourers
Our Cultural Heritage
Which group of people came after emancipation?
Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese
Portuguese, Chinese, East Indians
Freed Africans, Chinese, Portuguese
Enslaved Africans, Spanish, Portuguese
Peter was in Bridgetown with his family in August. While there, he witnessed a festival. Which festival was it?
Diwali
Christmas
Chinese New Year
Hosay
Crop Over
Alyssa was in a particular country by early spring. She spent three weeks there and witnessed a festival. It lasted almost as long as she was there. Which festival did she witness?
Chinese New Year
Passover
Diwali
Hosay
Both the Chinese and Indians brought this food to the Caribbean. What is it?
(a)
Chutney soca music is a mix of ......
Chinese and Indian rhythms
African and Indian rhythms
Spanish and Indian rhythms
African rhythms only
