2011 past paper

Section A (Module 1 Caribbean Society and Culture)

1. Using THREE examples from the Caribbean, explain the relationship between culture
and society.

2. Explain THREE ways in which the physical landscape has influenced settlement
patterns in the Caribbean

Section B (Module 2 Issues in Caribbean development)

3. Discuss THREE similarities and THREE differences between sustainable development
and economic development.

4. Discuss FOUR challenges that are faced by Caribbean Governments in using sports as
a means of facilitating development in the region.

Section C (Module 1 Caribbean Society and Culture)

5. To what extent can it be argued that genocide and revolution are central themes in the
Caribbean history?

6. European cultural institutions continue to impact Caribbean society and culture in the
independence period.
To what extent do you agree with this statement?

Section D (Module 2 Issues in Caribbean development)

7. Discuss the view that freedom of movement is the key factor hindering integration in the
Caribbean region.

8. Breaches of Social justice hinder development by perpetuating equality in Caribbean

society
Discuss this statement with reference to age class.

2010 past paper

Section A (Module 1 Caribbean Society And Culture)
1. (a)

Outline ONE advantage of defining the Caribbean in geographical terms.

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(b)

Outline one disadvantage of using a geological basis for defining the Caribbean.
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(c)

Explain why Mexico is sometimes described as Caribbean.

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2. (a)

Define the term plate tectonics.

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(b)

Describe TWO ways in which volcanic activity has influenced Caribbean society
and culture.
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3. (a)

Explain what is meant by the term resistance.

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(b)

Describe TWO ways in which the Haitian Revolution impacted Caribbean society
and culture.
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4. (a)

Explain what is meant by the term plantation society.

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(b)

Explain ONE way in which education contributed to a new class formation in the
Caribbean society.
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5. (a)

Define the term culinary practices.

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(b)

Identify TWO culinary practices that have been inherited from the indigenous
people of the Caribbean.
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(c)

Describe ONE way in which Indo-Caribbean peoples have influenced Caribbean

Culinary practices.
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Section B (Module 2 Issues In Caribbean Development)

6. (a)
of

Explain why the Gross National Product per capita is NOT an accurate indicator
development.
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(b)
Explain ONE environmental indicator that can be used as a measure of
development.
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(c)
(c)
Suggest ONE way in which tourism can increase its contribution to the
Caribbean.
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7. (a)

Define the term transnational corporation.

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(b)

Outline TWO characteristics of transnational corpoations.

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8. (a)
Name the individual who created the policy known as industrialization by
invitation.
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(b)

State ONE objective outlined in this policy.

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(c)

Outline TWO disadvantages of this policy for Caribbean territories.

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9. Explain the role of EACH of the following regional institutions in the development of the
Caribbean:
Regional Security System (RSS).
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(b)

Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ).

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Section C
MODULE 3- INVESTIGATING HUMAN AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE CARIBBEAN
11.(a)
defined:

A research study is to be undertaken for which the following hypothesis has been

Facebook creates elite Caribbean cyberculture communities in a global

environment.
Identify TWO variables in the hypothesis.
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(b) Identify ONE suitable data collection method that could be used to undertake the study
in
(a) above.
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(c) Give ONE reason for the choice of method in (b) above.
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12.
You have been asked by the Ministry of Roads and Community Works to monitor the
number of

Cars on the highways between the hours of 7 am and 10 am.

(a) Explain why a tabular format would be useful for presenting the data you have collected.
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(b) Explain why a textual format would be useful for presenting the data you have collected.
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13. Outline TWO reasons why archives are recommended as good sources for accessing
information.
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14. You have been asked by the local newspaper to write a story on drug use among teenagers
in your community.
(a) Give ONE reason for respecting the confidentiality of your interviewees when writing your
story.
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(b) Outline TWO measures you would undertake to demonstrate your respect for the
confidentiality of your interviewees.
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15. (a)

Explain why it is important to include references in a research study.

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(b)
Explain why it is important to include new and interesting findings in a research
study.
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Section A
MODULE 1 CARIBBEAN SOCIETY AND CULTURE
Answer ONE question from this section.
EITHER
1. Describe THREE ways in which education facilitated the colonial agenda in the
Caribbean.

OR
2. Describe the MAJOR migrations into the Caribbean that greatly impacted society and
culture.

MODULE 2 ISSUES IN CARIBBEAN DEVELOPMENT

Answer ONE question from this section.

3. Explain how globalization affects labour and trade in the Caribbean

4. Describe how the distribution of wealth in the Caribbean hinders development in the
region.

5. Examine the impact of Rastafarian culture on the metropolitan societies of North

America and Europe

6. Flooding is caused by a combination of natural and man-made factors.

Discuss the extent to which flooding is a MAJOR
Caribbean.

environmental hazard in the

7. For ONE named Caribbean country, examine its commitment to human development
through sports.
8.

The mass media in the Caribbean is pre-occupied with sensational news reporting
such as crime and violence rapes and burglaries- with little focus on the regions
economic, educational and other developmental issues.
Give arguments for And against this statement.

2007
1. Describe the contribution of peasant groups to the development of Caribbean society in
the peasant groups to the development of Caribbean society in the period after
emancipation.
2. Describe THREE different ways in which the term culture is used. Refer to examples
from Caribbean society and culture to illustrate your answer.
3.

Outline FOUR indicators of development and describe their relevance as indicators of

development in the Caribbean

4. Explain how the distribution of wealth in a Caribbean country impacts on its

development.

5. Caribbean migrants in the United Kingdom and North America have had a limited
impact on those societies. Present arguments for or against this statement
6. Assess the extent to which religion continues to dominate the life of Caribbean people
7. West Indian cricket, once the pride and joy of Caribbean sports fans worldwide, has in
recent years often lacked competitiveness in test matches. Assess the impact that this
lack of competitiveness will have on regional cricket in general AND on the regions
development specifically
8. Describe THREE factors that encourage Caribbean integration, and assess the impact
this integration is likely to have on social, political and economic development of the
region.