Q1

Which family form was strongly reinforced in the Caribbean by East Indian indentured labourers?

A: Matrifocal family B: Neolocal family C: Extended family D: Single-parent household

Q2

Which pair of natural events is MOST directly explained by the movement of tectonic plates?

A: Earthquakes and volcanic eruptions B: Droughts and heat waves C: Deforestation and soil exhaustion D: Flooding and coral bleaching

Q3

Which statement BEST illustrates cultural diversity in the Caribbean?

A: Every territory developed from exactly the same historical experience. B: Only European traditions influence contemporary Caribbean culture. C: Caribbean societies contain no important cultural differences. D: The region reflects contributions from Indigenous, African, European, Asian and later migrant groups.

Q4

Which aspect of Caribbean culture is MOST likely to survive through storytelling even when formal written records are limited?

A: Oral traditions B: Driving practices C: Imported fashion trends D: Commercial advertising

Q5

Which European power had the LEAST significant colonial presence in the Caribbean?

A: Britain B: Spain C: The Netherlands D: Germany

Q6

Which cultural response helped enslaved Africans preserve beliefs while outwardly adapting them to European religious practices?

A: Political lobbying B: Religious syncretism C: Industrial action D: Electoral participation

Q7

Which voyage formed the Middle Passage during the transatlantic slave trade?

A: The shipment of Caribbean sugar and rum to Europe B: The movement of manufactured goods from Europe to West Africa C: The movement of captured Africans from inland communities to the coast D: The forced transportation of enslaved Africans across the Atlantic to the Americas

Q8

Which description BEST captures the meaning of a society?

A: A collection of people belonging to one racial group B: A territory controlled by a single political party C: A group of people who share institutions, relationships and a common way of life D: A set of religious customs practised by a small community

Q9

Which agricultural practice is MOST likely to accelerate soil degradation on a Caribbean hillside?

A: Planting trees along exposed slopes B: Repeatedly cultivating the same crop without restoring soil nutrients C: Constructing terraces D: Growing cover crops between harvests

Q10

Which argument is MOST closely associated with political insularity?

A: Every territory should surrender all decision-making power to regional institutions. B: A territory should protect its sovereignty and national interests. C: Countries should remove all cultural differences. D: Governments should prohibit communication with neighbouring states.

CAPE Caribbean Studies