WorksheetsGeneral Knowledge
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 33mins
How old is Queen Elizabeth II?
94
89
93
96
On which continent is the Sahara desert?
Africa
Asia
North Africa
South Africa
What is the capital of Germany?
Frankfurt
Munich
Berlin
Hamburg
Which country is the biggest?
China
Canada
Russia
India
Which planet is the smallest?
Mars
Venus
Mercury
Saturn
We get Solar Energy from?
Trees
Moon
Sun
Fire
India lies in which Continent?
Asia
Europe
Africa
North America
What is the chemical formula for water?
Mg
HS2
H2O
SP50
How many teeth does a normal adult mouth have?
34
32
24
40
Which first electrical item did Thomas Edison invent?
Telephone
Television
Lightbulb
Toaster
In what ways have African influences shaped Caribbean Culture?
language, sports and clothing
language, religion and food
sports, clothing and religion
Which letter is Puerto Rico ?
letter B
letter D
letter A
letter E
letter C
Which letter is Jamaica ?
letter B
letter D
letter A
letter E
letter C
Which letter is Haiti ?
letter F
letter E
letter B
letter C
letter A
Where is the COUNTRY of Belize?
1
2
3
4
Where is the Caribbean Sea?
1
5
7
8
Which Island is NOT part of the Greater Antilles?
Cuba
Aruba
Puerto Rico
Jamaica
When lava builds up and rises above the water it creates a(n) . . .
cave
earthquake
volcanic island
coral reef
True or False: A dormant volcano can still erupt.
True
False
What is the climate like in the Caribbean Islands?
desert
tropical rainforest
artic
tropical wet/dry
Which geographical event will most likely affect the Island's economy?
Hurricane
Earthquake
Volcano Eruption
All of the above
Because of the white sand beaches, warm climate, clear blue water this may be the Islands best resource.
Gold
Fish
Tourism
Bauxite
Which are the two groups of indigenous (native) peoples of the Caribbean Islands?
Maya and Aztec
Navajo and Apache
Inca and Oltecs
Taino and Carib
Why were indentured workers brought to the Caribbean Islands?
They were brought to work for free.
they were brought for the white sand beaches.
They were brought to end slavery.
They were brought for the rainforest.
What is the capital of Barbados?
Castries
Kingston
Bridgetown
What is the capital of St. Lucia?
Castries
St. John's
Port au Prince
In which Caribbean island can the volcano Kick 'Em Jenny be found?
Barbados
Grenada
St. Lucia
Where does most of the population of Antigua and Barbuda live?
Barbados
Barbuda
Antigua
Which volcanic island does not have any active volcanoes?
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Tobago
Dominican Republic
What did Columbus do to the Tainos upon his landing in the Caribbean?
He captured them and send them to Spain as slaves.
They became best friends.
He showed them how to fish.
He used them as slaves.
What did the Tainos do to resist Columbus slave raid?
They resolved their differences.
They ate dinner together.
They killed the Spanish and burned their forts.
They agreed to sharing their lands.
How did the Caribbean islands form?
They were formed through the movement of the Tectonic plates.
The islands were man made.
The islands magically appeared.
What are the 3 main threats to the Caribbean Islands?
Tsunamis, weather and rainfall
hot weather, rainfall and earthquakes
Volcanic eruptions, hurricanes and earthquakes
Why would Aruba, Suriname and Bonaire be grouped together? They are ___.
Dutch speaking countries
French speaking countries
Spanish speaking countries
English Speaking countries
When was CARICOM established?
1948
1973
1976
1978
Which shows the four countries who started CARICOM?
Guyana, Barbados, St. Lucia, Grenada
Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica, Guyana, Cuba
Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados, Guyana
Barbados, Belize, Jamaica, St. Kitts and Nevis
Which country is NOT a member of CARICOM?
Cuba
Grenada
Dominica
A. St. Lucia
Which is the main objective of CARICOM?
Countries working against each other for individual benefits.
Countries working together for economic benefits.
Countries exchanging leadership.
Leaders from countries meeting regularly.
Which two countries gained independence in 1962?
Jamaica
Barbados
Trinidad and Tobago
Guyana
Which term describes the group of islands called the Bahamas?
Antilles
Archipelago
Territory
Twin island
