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caricom

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

caricom is

a)

caribbean community and common market

b)

caribbean market

c)

caribbean country

d)

caribbean seas

2.

CARICOM stands for (a)  

3.

Which of the following is the MOST important aim of the trading arrangements within CARICOM?

a)

To promote economic development in the region

b)

To increase the markets and revenue of large territories

c)

To ensure that goods from outside the region become cheaper

d)

To increase travel and contact among the people of the region

4.

If a CARICOM country imposes restrictions on CARICOM products, which of the following provisions of the treaty is being violated?

a)

Rule of origin

b)

Liberalization of trade

c)

Special Regime of LCDs

d)

Common External Tariff

5.

Which of the following factors is intended to promote trade among CARICOM member states?

a)

Variety of currencies by CARICOM countries

b)

Removal of duties on regional goods and services

c)

Importation of low cost goods from countries outside the region

d)

Production of similar goods and services in the various member states

6.

Globalization is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT the

a)

migration of skilled labour

b)

establishment of trade links around the world

c)

creation of jobs as a result of foreign investment

d)

use of low levels of technology in the production of goods

7.

Which of the following is the MAIN reason for trade conflicts which sometimes arise among CARICOM countries?

a)

lack of natural resources in many of the islands

b)

low level of industrial development in each territory

c)

reluctance on the part of some governments to permit freedom of movement

d)

competition for markets when several countries manufacture identical products

8.

CARICOM countries need to pool their skilled human resources. The MOST likely result of such action would be

a)

a speeding up of the rate of 'brain drain'

b)

a reduction in the need for foreign experts

c)

a reduction in workers' wages and salaries

d)

an increase in the spending of foreign exchange

9.

CARICOM countries need to pool their skilled human resources. The MOST likely result of such action would be

a)

a speeding up of the rate of 'brain drain'

b)

a reduction in the need for foreign experts

c)

a reduction in workers' wages and salaries

d)

an increase in the spending of foreign exchange

10.

'Economic Integration' as part of CARICOM's main objectives, aims at

a)

rationalizing CARICOM's existing tariffs

b)

limiting outside access to CARICOM products

c)

accelerating development in CARICOM countries

d)

reducing the debt owned by CARICOM member states

11.

What does cooperation?

(a)  

12.

What does Caricom stand for?

(a)  

13.

Name two main aims of Caricom

(a)  

14.

What is the flown during Caricom meetings?

(a)  

15.

The Secretariat is headed by who?

a)

Secretary General of Caricom

b)

Secretary General

16.

Where is the offices of the Secretariat located

(a)  

17.

Identify the first attempt at integration

a)

West Indian federation

b)

Carifta

c)

CSME

d)

Caricom

18.

A bilateral agreement is made

a)

Between 3 or more parties or groups

b)

Only one party or group

c)

Between 2 parties or groups

19.

Another name for trade liberalisation is

a)

Enancipated trade

b)

Free trade

c)

Trade exchange

20.

All of the following are challenges facing the caribbean except

a)

High levels of Poverty

b)

Low levels of unemployment

c)

High levels of crime

d)

Shortage of skilled workers

21.

The acronym CARIFTA stands for

a)

Caribbean festivities

b)

Caribbean festival of Arts

c)

Caribbean Free Trade Association

d)

Caribbean Free Trade Area

22.

What does the acronym OECS stand for?

a)

Organization of Eastern Caricom States

b)

Organization of Eastern Caribbean States

c)

Organizing Eastern Countries and States

d)

Organization for Caricom Countries and States

23.

Trinidad is NOT a member of Caricom

a)

True

b)

False

24.

Which country does this flag belongs to?

a)

The Bahamas

b)

Haiti

25.

Which country does this flag belongs to?

a)

The Bahamas

b)

Antigua

26.

Which country does this flag belongs to?

a)

The Bahamas

b)

Jamaica

27.

Which country does this flag belongs to?

a)

St. Vincent

b)

Jamaica

28.

Which flag does this country belongs to?

a)

Barbados

b)

Antigua

29.

Which country does this flag belongs to?

a)

Antigua

b)

Trinidad

30.

Which country does this flag belongs to?

a)

Dominica

b)

Trinidad

31.

Which country does this flag belongs to?

a)

Dominica

b)

Dominican Republic

32.

Which country does this flag belongs to?

a)

Belize

b)

The Bahamas

33.

Which country does this flag belongs to?

a)

Dominican Republic

b)

Haiti

34.

Which country does this flag belongs to?

a)

Jamaica

b)

Suriname

35.

Which country does this flag belongs to?

a)

Grenada

b)

Guyana

36.

Which country does this flag belongs to?

a)

Guyana

b)

St. Kitts

37.

Which country does this flag belongs to?

a)

St. Lucia

b)

The Bahamas

38.

What is the meaning of CARICOM?

a)

Caribbean Free Trade Area

b)

Caribbean Companies

c)

Caribbean Market

d)

Caribbean Community and Common Market

39.

What is a treaty?

a)

A signed agreement

b)

A disagreement

c)

A signature

d)

Form

40.

What does the light blue at the top of the flag represents?

a)

The Caribbean Sea

b)

The sunshine

c)

The Vegetation

d)

The Sky

41.

What does the dark blue on the bottom of the flag represents?

a)

The Caribbean Sea

b)

The Sunshine

c)

The Vegetation

d)

The sky

42.

What flag is being represent here?

a)

CARIFTA flag

b)

CARICOM flag

c)

Federation flag

d)

Treaty flag

43.

What does the yellow represent?

a)

The Caribbean sea

b)

The Sunshine

c)

The Vegetation

d)

The Sky

44.

What does the green ring represents?

a)

The Caribbean Sea

b)

The Sunshine

c)

The Vegetation

d)

The sky

45.

How many members does CARICOM has?

a)

11

b)

4

c)

18

d)

15

46.

Which Caribbean country id represented here?

a)

Trinidad

b)

Barbados

c)

Jamaica

d)

Saint Vincent

47.

All of the following are CARICOM countries EXCEPT:

a)

China

b)

St. Lucia

c)

St. Kitts/Nevis/Genadines

d)

St. Vincent

48.

Caribbean Regional Integration can best be described as attempts by Caribbean countries to:

a)

gain independence from the 'mother country'

b)

form Caricom to deal with transnational corporations

c)

formulate a West Indies Cricket Team.

d)

unite the Caribbean people economically, politically and socially.

49.

All of the following are challenges facing the caribbean except

a)

High levels of Poverty

b)

Low levels of unemployment

c)

High levels of crime

d)

Shortage of skilled workers

50.

The agreement establishing Caricom was signed in:

a)

Belize

b)

Dominica

c)

Haiti

d)

Trinidad and Tobago