CAPE Caribbean Studies · 2015 · Paper 1

36 multiple-choice items from this paper. Open one to see it in full, then practise it on Quelpr and get it marked against the mark scheme.

1. Q11 mark · multiple choiceWhich of the following groups contains islands which are NOT located in the Caribbean Sea?
2. Q21 mark · multiple choiceWhich of the following Amerindian groups settled in Central America in pre-Columbian times?
3. Q31 mark · multiple choiceA society may BEST be described as a
4. Q41 mark · multiple choiceWhich of the following BEST describes the near extermination of the indigenous population caused by European exploration and settlement in the Caribbean region?
5. Q51 mark · multiple choiceThe term 'culture' may BEST be defined as I. the way of life of a people II. artistic and literary creations III. norms and values
6. Q71 mark · multiple choiceThe movements that impact and influence the earth's surface are also known as
7. Q81 mark · multiple choiceThe term 'creole' has been used to refer to I. a language II. a white person born in the Caribbean III. enslaved persons born in the Caribbean
8. Q91 mark · multiple choiceMr Polygan has been advised by the agricultural agency in his country that the BEST farming technique for him to use on his land is soil conservation. Which of the following methods of conservation should he practise?
9. Q101 mark · multiple choiceWhich of the following is NOT regarded as a typical family type in the Caribbean?
10. Q111 mark · multiple choiceWhich of the following family types was introduced to the Caribbean by the East Indians?
11. Q121 mark · multiple choiceWhich of the following Caribbean culinary practices did indigenous peoples influence? I. Use of cassareep II. Use of salted codfish III. Dishes made from maize
12. Q131 mark · multiple choiceWhich of the following statements does NOT apply to the Notting Hill Carnival?
13. Q141 mark · multiple choiceWhich of the following sports was used by the white planter class to demonstrate moral and racial superiority over their black subjects?
14. Q151 mark · multiple choiceJulia migrated to the United States where she works and sends money to her mother who takes care of her children. This money is known as
15. Q161 mark · multiple choiceWhich of the following types of development seeks to protect future generations worldwide?
16. Q171 mark · multiple choiceWhich of the following indices are measures of human development? I. Life expectancy II. Literacy III. GNP
17. Q181 mark · multiple choiceWhich of the following factors can hinder development?
18. Q191 mark · multiple choiceGender inequality is a factor that hinders development. Which of the following actions results in gender inequality? I. Fathers are denied paternity leave. II. Women can fight discrimination in the law courts. III.…
19. Q211 mark · multiple choiceIn which year was the World Trade Organization formed?
20. Q221 mark · multiple choiceWhich of the following gives the CORRECT order of progression to Caribbean integration?
21. Q231 mark · multiple choiceThe Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) is a recognized sub-regional grouping within CARICOM. The members of the OECS share more achievements among themselves than with their CARICOM partners. Which of the…
22. Q241 mark · multiple choiceWhich of the following Caribbean countries won its first Olympic medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics games in London?
23. Q251 mark · multiple choiceSport contributes to Caribbean societies by I. generating income II. promoting healthy lifestyles III. helping to develop Caribbean identity
24. Q331 mark · multiple choiceA hypothesis may be described as a
25. Q341 mark · multiple choiceThe process of identifying a problem to investigate involves
26. Q351 mark · multiple choiceA research method that presents findings using numeric data and applies deductive logic in its explanations is consistent with
27. Q361 mark · multiple choiceTeenagers who bleach their skin have low self-esteem. This statement is an example of a
28. Q371 mark · multiple choiceWhich of the following criteria are used for evaluating information from websites? I. Length II. Content III. Currency
29. Q381 mark · multiple choiceA researcher wants to conduct a survey in a rural community on traditional dances that are no longer practised. Which of the following would be the BEST source from which to collect data?
30. Q391 mark · multiple choiceWhich of the following methods may be used in a quantitative survey?
31. Q401 mark · multiple choiceMs Joseph was conducting a study on the characteristics of all 'barrel children' in the third form. She included all third form students rather than choosing a sample. This is an attempt to gather information on a
32. Q411 mark · multiple choiceThe findings from an investigation which uses focus group discussions are BEST presented as
33. Q421 mark · multiple choiceItem 42 refers to the following information. Problem statement: How have remittances contributed to the development of Country Y? Results and Conclusions: Citizens from the rural areas of Country Y were interviewed.…
34. Q431 mark · multiple choiceWhich of the following is NOT essential when referencing research work?
35. Q441 mark · multiple choiceMr White conducted an interview with a group of persons infected with HIV/AIDS. Which principle of research would NOT influence presentation of the data?
36. Q451 mark · multiple choiceThe act of plagiarism is unethical in research because I. it is a criminal act II. the findings will be held as invalid III. the findings will be held as reliable