WorksheetsGrade 6 Social Studies Spring Exam 2025
Total questions: 95
Worksheet time: 48mins
What happens after a general election?
there is a huge party
the Prime Minister is sworn in
the Governor General selects members of the House of Assembly
new laws are made
What is one brand that play an important role in the daily running of the country?
the government
the House of Assembly
senate
cabinet
The Governor General has power over the selection of members.
yes, he/she gives them a speech
true
false
no, she greets them at the door
Who makes up the House of Assembly?
the governing party and the opposing party
Bahamians
our parents
the Governor General and King Harry
What is the chief business of the House of Assembly?
the give speeches
to talk
to discuss and amend bills
to pick which laws they want to use
What is the duty of cabinet members?
to carry out important duties based on their portfolios
to carry out the government's policies and programs
to stock the kitchen cabinets
to make new laws
Who heads the branches of the government in The Bahamas?
the Prime Minister
the cabinet
the senate
the Governor General
Who is responsible for a new law for a particular ministry?
the Prime Minister
the government branches
every minister
the Governor General
Which of the following ministers are found in the Government of The Bahamas?
Education
Health
Finance
all of the above
Where must a cabinet minister belong to?
the House of Assembly
the Senate
a government building
none of the above
How many courts are in The Bahamas?
1
2
3
4
The majority ruling from this group decides the faith of the defendant.
Supreme Court
Privy Council
Magistrate's Court
The Court of Appeal
This court is located in London and consists of five judges.
Supreme Court
Privy Council
Magistrate's Court
Court of Appeal
This court is headed by a president, who is a justice and four other justices.
Supreme Court
Privy Council
Magistrate's Court
Court of Appeal
This court deals with cases which are heard before 12 jurors and are made up of men and women.
Supreme Court
Privy Council
Magistrate's Court
Court of Appeal
A family island administrator act as a judge in some cases?
The customs department only search for illegal items.
Children under the age of 18 who have committed an offense are sent to prison.
What is the duty of prison officers
to feed and take care of prisoners
to keep prisoners locked up
to control and see to the reform of the prison population
to patrol the prisoners
Name a correctional center where children under the age of 18 are sent.
Willie Mae Pratt Center
Shock Treatment
PACE
Simpson Penn Center
What is the constitution?
the basis of all laws in the Bahamas
a document that outlines the way a country should b governed
a list of rules and regulations that should be followed by the House of Assembly
is what tell us who are Bahamians
The constitution protects the citizens of The Bahamas. What does it protect?
their rights and freedom
their private information
their Bahamian identity
their lives from criminals
In which year was the constitution established in The Bahamas?
1942
1492
1972
1973
What two nations agreed to the constitution of The Bahamas?
the Americans and The Bahamas
The Bahamas and the British
the French and The Bahamas
The Bahamas and Russians
The constitution outlines the duties of the Prime Minister, the Governor General, and the Senate.
What is the term used to describe a new bill that is approved and signed by the Governor General?
approved
bill
Act of Parliament
law
Who decides when a new law is needed?
the government
the Parliament
the Prime Minister
the Governor General
What happens to the bill after voting in The House of Assembly?
it is passed to the Senate
it is enforced
it is passed to the Cabinet
it is signed
What are the two types of laws in The Bahamas?
common law and uncommon law
civil law and criminal law
there is only one type of law
common law and statue law
What is the intended new law called?
a rule
a law
a bill
an outline
Name the two organizations that help to keep law and order in the Bahamas?
The Royal Bahamas Defense Force and The House of Assembly
The Royal Bahamas Police Force and The Bahamas National Trust
the Royal Bahamas Police Force and Royal Bahamas Defense force
The Royal Bahamas Defense Force and The Bahamas National Trust
The Ministry of Finance of The Bahamas is located at the Cecil Wallace-Whitfield Center on East Bay Street.
What is the main role of the Ministry of Finance?
to make money
to budget money
to evenly distribute money to all businesses in The Bahamas
to properly manage the government's resources and finances
Who is the current minister of finance in The Bahamas?
Iram Lewis
Honorable Philip Davis
Honorable Michael Pintard
Glenys Hanna Martin
What are two main areas the government borrows money for?
to keep shops and other businesses open
road and school maintenance
to keep banks running
to give money to those in need
What is one major concern of the UN?
homeless people
food shortages
the welfare of the elderly
the welfare of children
Why do the United Nations meet in the general assembly?
to let others know about the ideas they are thinking about
to raise money to keep the organization running
to discuss and decide certain resolutions for peace and security and other principal issues
to talk about what's been going on
What does UN stand for?
United Network
Uniformed Network
Undercover Nations
United Nation
What is an aim of the United Nation?
to maintain peace among nations
to make sure everyone is happy
to ensure that everyone is getting along
to make sure no one is missing out
The United Nations could be compared to a ______ government.
Bahamian
local
world
democratic
What is another name for public officers?
civil servant
contracted workers
government workers
labourers
Which group hires private professionals?
the private sector
government agencies
private businesses
government sector
The two sectors the Bahamian labor force is divided into are the private sector and local sector.
Why is it important that all types of laborers are needed in the Bahamas?
to ensure that everyone has a job
to ensure that everyone is getting the services that they need
to ensure the country has sufficient workers to run effectively
to supply the needed workforce
The Bahamas recruits labors from other countries even if they are able to supply the needed workforce.
Define the term manufacturing?
raw materials that are put together
the making of things
making articles
products made using machinery
What is the name of the location where small businesses manufacture their goods?
the Soldier Road Industrial Park
Silver Road Industrial Park
Silver Rail Industrial Park
Silver Road Manufacturing Park
The Bahamas engages in manufacturing on a large scale.
Not many goods are produced in the Bahamas.
One of the businesses that products are manufactured for is Paper Pak Products.
A small fee is charged on various items as a form of tax.
What is the duty of The Bahamas Customs Department?
they are responsible for the import and exports of goods, packages, documents, and people
they are responsible for checking for illegal weapons and prohibited items
they are responsible for packaging items and good to export out of the country
they are responsible for checking people's bags when they enter and leave the country
The name of one of the entry ports in The Bahamas is King George Wharf.
What makes the transportation of documents instantaneous?
the age of the workers
the age of technology
the time
the age of transportation
What is the function of private import and export businesses?
to track documents and packages around the world
to receive documents and packages from around the world
to transport documents and packages around the world
to store documents and packages from private businesses.
Each group of settlers would affect the islands either ___ or negatively.
positively
privately
publicly
gradually
When did a new era begin in The Bahamas?
1942
1973
1492
1972
The Lucayans arrived in The Bahamas before Christopher Columbus.
Columbus landed on the island of New Providence.
History tells us what has happened in the pass.
What was Woodes Rodger's position in The Bahamas?
Royal Governor
Loyalist
Tories
Adventurers
The Bahamas' history is only affected by the African Culture.
Which kingdom in Africa is Bahamians descendants of?
Zulu
Ghana
Kongo
Mutapa
Which group established the first link between The Bahamas and the United States?
Tories
Eleutheran Adventurers
Pirates
Freed Slaves
Where did the Eleutheran Adventurers come from?
England
America
Italy
Bermuda
Who is the Father of Labour?
Randol Fawkes
Sir. Lynden Pindling
Mark Knowles
Sir Milo Butler
Who is the Father of the Nations?
Randal Fawkes
Sir. Lynden Pindling
Mark Knowles
Sir. Milo Butler
The success of nation builders has changed the history of The Bahamas.
What sport did Mark Knowles play?
basketball
volleyball
tennis
baseball
Define the teem nation-builder.
People who helped build the community
people who discipline themselves in what they do
people who become models for Bahamians today and future generations
people who worked hard in their chosen discipline to bring about a change in their community
Who is Eddie Minnis?
a songwriter
an athlete
an architect
a member of Parliament
Who was instrumental in building the hermitage on Cat Island?
Stanley Burnside
Mr. Oscar Johnson
Father Jerome
Rev. Angela Palacious
Who was the first to have schools established on Cat Island?
Stanley Burnside
Mr. Oscar Johnson
Father Jerome
Rev. Angela Palacious
Who was known as an artist and cartoonist?
Father Jerome
Eddie Minnis
Rev. Angela Palacious
Stanley Burnside
Who was known as a religion hero?
Father Jerome
Eddie Minnis
Rev. Angela Palacious
Stanley Burnside
Junkanoo is the only national celebration in The Bahamas.
Where did Junkanoo's roots originate from?
The Bahamas
Europe
Africa
slavery
How many times per year is Junkanoo officially celebrated in the Bahamas?
1
2
3
4
What are the two times that Junkanoo is held in The Bahamas?
Boxing Day and Independence
Boxing Day and New Year's Day
Labour Day and New Year's Day
Christmas Day and New Year's Day
What are two things that have changed in Junkanoo over they years?
music and Junkanoo groups
costumes and dance
dance and instruments
costumes and the number of people
What is one of the main components of our culture?
shared ideas
beliefs
history
values of a group of people
What is culture?
way of life
something that every country has
the private life of people of a country
something that is inherited from another country
What is the Vendue House now referred to?
Pompey House
Vendue Museum
Vendue Museum
Pompey Museum
Where did Free slaves settled?
Nassau
Grand Bahama
Adelaide
Abaco
Culture tells us where we are going.
What is the purpose of the packaging houses in the islands?
to collect the produce and ship them to Nassau
to sell the produce
to preserve the produce
to hold the produce
Modernization affects the method of growing and raising food in The Bahamas.
Which aspect shows evidence of British roots in The Bahamas?
public buildings
food
our government leaders
work systems
On which island is the Rolleville Plantation located
Exuma
San Salvador
Nassau
Cat Island
Which produce is bottled and sold in Bahamian markets?
Tomatoes
rice
chips
potatoes
Africa is a continent made up of many ___.
islands
nations
cities
kingdoms
Both Kongo and Bahamian cultures insist that children should respect and yield to elders and strangers should be treated with unwavering hospitality.
Which group of early settlers in The Bahamas do the Aborigines resemble?
Lucayans
Aborigines
Loyalists
Tainos
How is Japan similar to The Bahamas?
It is an archipelago.
its manufacturing industry
its natural resources
its cars
Which festival in Brazil is similar to the festival in The Bahamas?
Junkanoo
Christmas
Carnival
New Years
