2005

SECTION A : MODULE 1- CARIBBEAN SOCIETY AND CULTURE

1. Describe the value of coral reefs to Caribbean society and culture.
Total 20 marks
OR
2. Describe education, as a social institution, impacts on Caribbean society and
culture.
Total 20 marks

SECTION B: MODULE 2- ISSUES IN CARIBBEAN DEVELOPMENT

3. For a named Caribbean country, describe the factors that may be hindering
the process of development.
Total 20 marks
OR
4. Describe how discriminating against women impacts on development in the
Caribbean.
Total 20 marks

SECTION C: MODULE 1- CARIBBEAN SOCIETY AND CULTURE

5. To what extent do European cultural institutions continue to dominate

Caribbean society and culture?
Total 30 marks
OR
6. Drawing on your own experiences, discuss the extent to which the concept of
Caribbean Identity is a myth or reality.
Total 30 marks

SECTION D: MODULE 2- ISSUE IN THE CARIBBEAN

7. Examine how freedom of the press impacts on development in the Caribbean.
Total 30 marks
OR
8. Suggest ways in which the tourism industry in the Caribbean can further
advance development in the region.

2007
SECTION A: MODULE 1- CARIBBEAN SOCIETY AND CULTURE
1. Describe the contribution of peasant groups to the development of Caribbean
society in the period after emancipation.
Total 20 marks

OR
2. Describe THREE different ways in which the term culture ii used. Refer to
examples from Caribbean society and culture to illustrate your answer.
Total 20 marks

SECTION B

: MODULE 2- ISSUES IN CARIBBEAN DEVELOPMENT

3. Outline FOUR indicators of development and describe their relevance as
indicators of development in the Caribbean. Total marks 20

OR
4. Explain how the distribution of wealth in a Caribbean country impacts on its
development.
Total 20 marks

SECTION C

: MODULE 1- CARIBBEAN SOCIETY AND CULTURE

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.
Total 30 marks

OR
6. Assess the extent to which religion continues to dominate the life of
Caribbean people.

SECTION D :MODULE 2- ISSUES IN CARIBBEAN DEVELOPMENT

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.
Total 3o marks

OR
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.
Total 30 marks
END OF TEST

2008.

SCETION A

1. Using examples from the Caribbean explain TWO of the following concepts : (i)
Cultural Erasure (ii) Cultural retention (iii) Cultural Renewal.
Total 20 marks

OR
2. Using examples from the Caribbean, explain how Caribbean people throughout
history have responded to oppression.
Total 20 marks
SECTION B
3. Describe the contribution made by Carribean Governments to sustainable
development in the region
Total 20 marks

OR
4. Describe 4 ways in which technology facilitates globalization in the Caribbean.
Total 20 marks
SECTION C
5. Asses the role of one of the following in the formation of Caribbean identity: (i)
African-Caribbean Culture (ii) Indo-Caribbean Culture
Total 30 marks.

OR
6. Discuss the social and economic impact of natural disasters on the Caribbean .
Total 30 marks
SECTION D
7. Freedom of the Press is a necessity in all Caribbean country. Do you agree?
Provide arguments and examples to support your answer.
Total 30 marks

OR
8. Many Caribbean people continue to experience discrimination in their own
countries. Discuss this statement with reference to AGE, ETHNICITY and CLASS.
Total 30 Marks

2009
SECTION A
MODULE 1- CARIBBEAN SOCIETY AND CULTURE
1. Examine THREE measures that Caribbean countries can implement
to minimise the danger posed to coral reefs in the region.
Total 20 marks
OR
2. Examine THREE ways in which the Justice System, as a social
institutions impacts on society and culture.
Total 20 marks

SECTION B
MODULE 2- ISSUES IN CARIBBEAN DEVELOPMENT
3. Using examples from the Caribbean, describe the importance of
each of the following concepts.
(i) Economic Development (ii) Political development (iii) Social
development
OR
Total 20
marks
4. Describe THREE ways in which discrimination against women
hinders development in the region.
Total 20 marks
SECTION C
MODULE 1- CARIBBEAN SOCIETY AND CULTURE
5. Account for the changing role that race, colour and ethnic
affiliation play in Caribbean society and culture.
Total 30 marks
OR
6. There is no single Caribbean culture.
Do you agree? Provide arguements to support your answer.
Total 30 marks
SECTION D
MODULE 2- ISSUES IN CARIBBEAN DEVELOPMENT
7. The ultimate goal of CARICOM is to institute a single
government for CARICOM member staes.
If this goals becomes a reality, discuss the ways inwhich this
development may help or hinder the movement towards Caribbean
integration.
Total 30 marks
OR
8. Tourism has advanced development in the region. Present
arguements for AND against this statement.
Total 30 marks

2010
SECTION A : MODULE 1- CARIBBEAN SOCIETY AND CULTURE
1. Describe THREE ways in which education has facilitated the colonial
agenda in the Caribbean.
Total 20 marks

OR

2. Describe the major migration into the Caribbean that greatly impacted
the society and culture.
Total 20
marks

SECTION B: MODULE 2- ISSUES IN CARIBBEAN DEVELOPMENT

3. Explain how Globalization affects labour and trade in the
Caribbean.
Total 20 marks
OR
4. Describe how the distribution of wealth in the Caribbean hinders
development in the region.
Total 20 marks

SECTION C : MODULE 1- CARIBBEAN SOCIETY AND CULTURE

5. Examine the impact of Rastafarian culture on the metropolitan
societies of North America and Europe.
Total 30 marks
OR
6. Flooding is caused by a combination of natural and manmade
factors.
Describe the extent to which flooding is a Major environmental
hazard in the Caribbean.
Total 30
marks
SECTION D
MODULE 2- ISSUES IN CARIBBEAN DEVELOPMENT
7. For one named Caribbean country, examine its commitment to
Human development through sports.
Total 30 marks
OR
8. The Mass Media in the Caribbean is pre-occupied with sensational
news reporting such as crime and violence --- rape and burglaries --with little focus on the regions economic, educational and other
developmental issues.

Give arguments FOR and AGAINST this statement.

Total 30 marks

2011
SECTION A: MODULE 1- CARIBBEAN SOCIETY AND CULTURE
1. Using THREE examples from the Caribbean, explain the relationship
between culture and society. Total 20 marks
OR
2. Explain THREE ways in which the physical landscape has influenced
settlement patterns in the Caribbean. Total 20 marks

SECTION B:MODULE 2- ISSUES IN CARIBBEAN DEVELOPMENT

3. Discuss THREE similarities and THREE differences between sustainable
development and economic development. Total 20 marks
OR
4. Discuss FOUR challenges that are faced by Caribbean governments in
using sports as a means of facilitating development in the region.
Total 20 marks

SECTION C:MODULE 1- CARIBBEAN SOCIETY AND CULTURE

5. To what extent can it be argued that genocide and revolution are
central themes in Caribbean history? Total 20 marks
or
6. European cultural institutions continue to impact Caribbean society
and culture in the independence period.
To what extent do you agree with this statement? Total 30 marks

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. Total 30 marks
OR
8. Breaches of social justice hinder development by perpetuating
inequality in Caribbean society.
Discuss this statement with reference to age and class
Total 30 marks

END OF TEST

2012
SECTION A
MODULE 1- CARIBBEAN SOCIETY AND CULTURE
Answer ONE question from this section.
EITHER
1. Examine THREE ways in which the family, as a social institution, impacts on
society and culture in the Caribbean.
Total 20 marks
OR
2. Examine THREE strategies that Caribbean countries can use to minimize the
impact of earthquakes in the region.
Total 20 marks
SECTION B
MODULE 2-ISSUES IN CARIBBEAN DEVELOPMENT
Answer ONE question from this section.
EITHER
3. Describe FOUR ways in which technology has advanced development in the
Caribbean.
Total 20 marks
OR
4. Describe FOUR ways in which Caribbean countries can increase their levels of
productivity.
Total 20 marks

SECTION C
MODULE 1-CARIBBEAN SOCIEETY AND CULTURE
Answer ONE question from this section.
EITHER
5.Social stratification continues to be a key feature of Caribbean society.

Using examples from the Caribbean, discuss the extent to which you agree
with this statement.
Total 30 marks
OR
6. Cultural practices are never erased: they are transformed.
Using examples from the Caribbean, discuss the extent to which you agree
with this statement.
Total 30 marks

SECTION D
MODULE 2- ISSUES IN CARIBBEAN DEVELOPMENT
Answer ONE question from this section.
EITHER
7. The Caribbean needs sustainable tourism.
Discuss the extent to which you agree that it is feasible for the Caribbean to
practise sustainable tourism.
Total 30 marks
OR
8. CARICOM cannot last for five more years!
Discuss the extent to which you agree with this statement in view of the
challenges faced by CARICOM.
Total 30 marks
END OF TEST