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Regional #2

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.


Which of the following factors promote regional integration?

a)

Globalisation

b)

Geographical location

c)

International Market

d)

Common history and cultural herritage

e)

common social & economic issues

2.

Which of the following Caribbean countries is considered a More Developed Country (MDC) ?

a)

Grenada

b)

Barbados

c)

St Lucia

d)

Trinidad and Tobago

3.

Which of the following Caribbean countries are considered LDC's?

a)

Guyana

b)

Dominica

c)

St. Kitts and Nevis

d)

Bahamas

e)

Antigua and Barbuda

4.

The treaty which led to the establishment of CARICOM is an example of a

a)

bilateral agreement

b)

unilateral agreement

c)

functional agreement

d)

multilateral agreement

5.

Between 1958 and 1962 Caribbean governments made an attempt to unify the region politically by

a)

forming a federation

b)

seeking independence

c)

establishing CARIFTA

d)

organizing CARICOM

6.

The CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME) was created to deepen the integration movement and to respond to the challenges and opportunities of

a)

Communism

b)

Independence

c)

Globalization

d)

Republicanism

7.

The highest authority of CARICOM is the

a)

Council of Trade and Development

b)

Heads of Government Conference

c)

West Indian Commission

d)

Council of Foreign & Community Relations

8.

  In which country is the CARICOM Secretariat located?

a)

Barbados

b)

Trinidad

c)

Guyana

d)

Jamaica

9.

Which of the following is a function of the Caribbean Development Bank?

a)

Regulating foreign exchange rates in CARICOM countries

b)

Providing loans to individuals in the Caribbean for constructing homes

c)

Serving as a central bank for commercial banks in the CARICOM region

d)

Organizing and supervising loans for developmental work to member states

10.

Which of the following may obstruct the development of regional co-operation?

a)

Increasing trading activities among CARICOM member states

b)

Sharing information and skills in the implementation of development projects

c)

Implementing strict immigration policies among CARICOM member states

d)

Increasing support for events such as CARIFESTA games

11.

In which of the following Caribbean countries is the OECS secretariat located?

a)

St. Lucia

b)

Grenada

c)

Bahamas

d)

Dominica

12.

“ …to create single space where there will be unrestricted movement of skilled persons, job seekers or business men…”

With reference to the above objective, which of the following institutions will facilitate this action?

a)

OECS

b)

CSME

c)

ACS

d)

West Indian Federation

13.

Which of the following is the Most important aim of the trading agreements within CARICOM?

a)

to promote economic development in the region

b)

to increase the markets and revenue of larger territories

c)

to ensure that goods from outside the region become cheaper

d)

to increase travel and contact among the people of the region

14.

Which of the following organizations is Most likely to be the first to respond in the event of a disaster in the region?

a)

UWI

b)

CDB

c)

CDEMA

d)

CARDI

15.

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

a)

removal of duties on regional goods and services

b)

use of various currencies by CARICOM countries

c)

importation of low-cost goods from outside the region

d)

production of similar goods and services in the various member states