CAPE Caribbean Studies · 2008 · Paper 2

8 questions and parts from this paper. Open one to see it in full, then practise it on Quelpr and get it marked against the mark scheme.

1. 120 marksUsing examples from the Caribbean, explain TWO of the following concepts: (i) Cultural erasure, (ii) Cultural retention, (iii) Cultural renewal.
2. 220 marksUsing examples from the Caribbean, explain how Caribbean people throughout history have responded to oppression.
3. 320 marksDescribe the contribution made by Caribbean Governments to sustainable development in the region.
4. 420 marksDescribe FOUR ways in which technology facilitates globalisation in the Caribbean.
5. 530 marksAssess the role of ONE of the following in the formation of Caribbean identity: (i) African-Caribbean culture, or (ii) Indo-Caribbean culture.
6. 630 marksDiscuss the social and economic impact of natural disasters on the Caribbean.
7. 730 marks"Freedom of the press is a necessity in all Caribbean countries." Do you agree? Provide arguments and examples to support your answer.
8. 830 marks"Many Caribbean people continue to experience discrimination in their own countries." Discuss this statement with reference to age, ethnicity and class.