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Esher Primary Grade 4 Social Studies End of Term Exams

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 3hrs 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which letter on the map indicates the country from which the Tainos came to settle in the Caribbean.

a)

X

b)

Z

c)

Y

d)

W

2.

A number of terms are used when referring to groups that make up the population of the Caribbean. What does the term indigenous mean?

a)

A set of people settling in a particular place at a particular time.

b)

The first set of people to live or settle in a particular place.

c)

The first set of beliefs of a particular group of people.

d)

People living in the Caribbean that came from Europe.

3.

In exploring the history of the Caribbean, we have learnt that a number of ethnic groups came and settled here. Who were the first Europeans that came to the Caribbean?

a)

English

b)

Tainos

c)

Spaniards

d)

Africans

4.

Which statement gives a true description of a Taino's appearance?

a)

They were tall, had flat foreheads with straight black hair.

b)

They were short, of medium built with straight black hair and wore little to no clothing.

c)

They wore fancy dresses and had long black hair

d)

They were short, and wore lots of clothing.

5.

Drawing on knowledge you have gained in the past couple of weeks, choose the most appropriate definition for the term 'culture'

a)

A group of people who share common ancestors, history and way of life.

b)

A set of religious beliefs that people cannot agree on.

c)

The way of life of a particular group of people or region.

d)

People in the past from whom we are descended.

6.

Each ethnic group contributed in different ways to the overall culture of the Caribbean. Roti is a flat bread that was introduced to the Caribbean by one particular ethnic group. Which ethnic group was it?

a)

Africans

b)

East Indians

c)

Chinese

d)

Lebanese

7.

The _______ came to Jamaica as indentured labourers.

a)

English and Indians

b)

Indians and Chinese

c)

Spaniards and Indians

d)

Syrians and Indians

8.

Which of the following is incorrectly matched with its meaning?

a)

Culture - the way of life of a particular group of people

b)

Ancestors - people who are descended from a particular group of people

c)

Heritage - practices and customs that have been passed down to us from our ancestors

d)

Ethnic Group - the people who share common ancestors and culture

9.

Which statement about the ethnic groups is NOT TRUE..

a)

Africans worked without wages under a cruel system called slavery until 1838.

b)

The Spaniards captured the island of Jamaica from the Tainos and treated them cruelly.

c)

The Chinese and East Indians came from the continent of Europe.

d)

The English captured the island from the Spaniards in 1655 and occupied it.

10.

Jamaica is to ackee and saltfish as cou-cou and flying fish is to Barbados. Which image below is cou-cou and flying fish?

a)
b)
c)
d)
11.

Which of the following statement is the Jamaican motto?

a)

Jamaica, No Problem!

b)

Out of Many, One People

c)

One Love, One Heart

d)

Jamaica, The Land of My Birth.

12.

Jamie's father is a bank manager. When he goes to work he has to wear tailored trousers, jacket and tie.


Which of the following ethnic groups has influenced his dressing?

a)

Spanish and Africans

b)

Indians and Chinese

c)

British and Spanish

d)

African and British

13.

Which of these communities’ activities are helping to preserve our heritage?

a)

Nanny Town and Hope Town

b)

Maroon Park and New Town

c)

Hope Town and Maroon Park

d)

Happy View and Maroon Park

14.

Which ethnic group in Jamaica is well known to operate businesses that sells appliances and jewellery?

a)

English

b)

Chinese

c)

Indians

d)

Africans

15.

Which item is incorrectly matched with the ethnic group that made it popular in Jamaica?

a)

Indians - Gold jewellery

b)

Africans - playing of drums

c)

Chinese - curry spices and roti

d)

English - Wearing of hats

16.

Which statement is NOT true about our heroes?

a)

They take risks when others might even be scared.

b)

They do deeds to make themselves look great.

c)

They demonstrate bravery and unselfishness even if it means losing their lives.

d)

They speak out against injustice.

17.

All the following heroes were charged with causing rebellion except:

a)

Marcus Garvey

b)

Samuel Sharpe

c)

Paul Bogle

d)

George William Gordon

18.

Which of the following descriptions best fits a national hero?

a)

A person who works hard to make a good life for his/her family.

b)

A person who was treated badly in his/her job.

c)

A person who struggled to defend the rights and freedom of his/her fellow citizens.

d)

A person who has travelled to many countries seeking help for his/her people.

19.

Who said the words above:

a)

Prime Minister

b)

Sir Alexander Bustamante

c)

Marcus Garvey

d)

Samuel Sharpe

20.

Observe the map of Jamaica above carefully and answer the following question:


Which national hero came from the area labelled X?

a)
b)
c)
d)
21.

What is the name of the rebellion that took place in the parish labelled Y?

a)

Christmas Rebellion

b)

Paul Bogle Rebellion

c)

Morant Bay Rebellion

d)

St Thomas Rebellion

22.

James Roberts has done many selfless deeds in his community including rescuing an elderly lady from a burning house. Mr. Roberts was never recognized for any of his actions. Which term would best describe Mr. Roberts?

a)

Hero

b)

Fire fighter

c)

National Hero

d)

Unsung hero

23.

___________________ started the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP).

a)

Edward Seaga

b)

Bruce Golding

c)

Alexander Bustamante

d)

Norman Manley

24.

The Black Star Line was a shipping company started by which national hero?

a)

Bustamante

b)

Marcus Garvey

c)

Norman Manley

d)

Nanny of the Maroons

25.

This national hero was hanged for the Christmas Rebellion.

a)
b)
c)
d)
26.

One organization that has been set up to help preserve our culture is

a)

National Housing Trust (NHT)

b)

Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC)

c)

Jamaica Public Service (JPS)

d)

National Insurance Agency (NIS)

27.

An image of this national hero appears on the $500 bill.

a)
b)
c)
d)
28.

Which two national heroes worked to help Jamaicans attain the right to vote?

a)

Sam Sharpe and Nanny

b)

Norman Manley and Marcus Garvey

c)

Alexander Bustamante and Norman Manley

d)

Paul Bogle and George William Gordon

29.

Where in Jamaica could I visit to see a monument of each hero?

a)

Emancipation Park

b)

National Arena

c)

Bob Marley Museum

d)

National Heroes Park

30.

Which national hero was the first prime minister of independent Jamaica?

a)

Norman Manley

b)

PJ Patterson

c)

Alexander Bustamante

d)

Marcus Garvey