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Exploring CARICOM

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does CARICOM stand for?

a)

Caribbean Coalition

b)

Caribbean Council

c)

Caribbean Community

d)

Caribbean Association

2.

How many member countries are in CARICOM?

a)

10

b)

20

c)

12

d)

15

3.

Which year was CARICOM established?

a)

1990

b)

1965

c)

1973

d)

1980

4.

What is the main purpose of CARICOM?

a)

To promote economic integration and cooperation among member states.

b)

To create a military alliance among Caribbean nations.

c)

To promote tourism exclusively within member states.

d)

To establish a common currency for member states.

5.

Name one country that is a member of CARICOM.

a)

Mexico

b)

Brazil

c)

Jamaica

d)

Canada

6.

What is the capital of CARICOM's headquarters?

a)

Kingston

b)

Georgetown

c)

Bridgetown

d)

Port of Spain

7.

Which language is primarily used in CARICOM meetings?

a)

English

b)

Spanish

c)

Dutch

d)

French

8.

What is the CARICOM Single Market and Economy?

a)

A cultural exchange program for CARICOM nations.

b)

A trade agreement between CARICOM and the EU.

c)

The CARICOM Single Market and Economy is a regional integration initiative that facilitates free movement of goods, services, capital, and people among CARICOM member states.

d)

A military alliance among CARICOM countries.

9.

Name one benefit of being a CARICOM member.

a)

Increased trade opportunities

b)

Reduced political influence

c)

Limited access to resources

d)

Higher membership fees

10.

Which organization works closely with CARICOM?

a)

World Trade Organization (WTO)

b)

Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS)

c)

Caribbean Development Bank (CDB)

d)

United Nations (UN)

11.

What is the CARICOM Youth Ambassadors Programme?

a)

A scholarship program for university students in CARICOM.

b)

The CARICOM Youth Ambassadors Programme is a regional initiative to engage and empower young people in CARICOM member states.

c)

An initiative to promote tourism in the Caribbean.

d)

A program for training teachers in CARICOM countries.

12.

How does CARICOM help with trade among its members?

a)

CARICOM promotes individual trade agreements between members.

b)

CARICOM increases tariffs on imports from member states.

c)

CARICOM restricts the movement of goods among its members.

d)

CARICOM helps with trade by creating a common market and reducing trade barriers among its members.

13.

What is the role of the CARICOM Secretary-General?

a)

The CARICOM Secretary-General is responsible for financial audits.

b)

The CARICOM Secretary-General manages the legal affairs of member states.

c)

The CARICOM Secretary-General oversees military operations in the region.

d)

The CARICOM Secretary-General coordinates CARICOM activities and represents the organization.

14.

Which CARICOM member is known for its tourism industry?

a)

Jamaica

b)

Barbados

c)

Suriname

d)

Guyana

15.

What is the significance of the CARICOM Day?

a)

CARICOM Day signifies the anniversary of the Caribbean Community's founding and its goals of regional unity and collaboration.

b)

CARICOM Day celebrates the independence of individual Caribbean nations.

c)

CARICOM Day is a public holiday for all Caribbean countries.

d)

CARICOM Day marks the end of the hurricane season in the Caribbean.