1. (a) Outline ONE advantage of defining the Caribbean in geographical terms. [2mks]
(b) Outline ONE disadvantage of using a geological basis for defining the Caribbean. [2mks]
(c) Explain why Mexico is sometimes described as ‘Caribbean’. [2mks]
2. (a) Define the term ‘plate tectonics’ [2mks]
(b) Describe TWO ways in which volcanic activity has influenced Caribbean society and culture. [4mks]
3. (a) Explain what is meant by the term ‘resistance’. [2mks]
(b) Describe TWO ways in which the Haitian Revolution impacted Caribbean society and culture. [4mks]
4. (a) Explain what is meant by the term ‘plantation society’. [2mks]
(b) Explain ONE way in which plantation society contributed to social stratification. [2mks]
(c) Explain ONE way in which education contributed to a new class formation in Caribbean society.
5. (a) Define the term ‘culinary practices’ [2mks]
(b) Identify TWO culinary practices that have been inherited from the indigenous peoples of the Caribbean. [2mks]
(c) Describe ONE way in which Indo-Caribbean peoples have influenced Caribbean culinary practices. [2mks]
Section B- Module 2- Issues in Caribbean Development
6. (a)Explain why the Gross National Product per capita is NOT an accurate indicator of development. [2mks]
(b) Explain ONE environmental indicator that can be used as a measure of development. [2mks]
(c) Suggest ONE way in which tourism can increase its contribution to development in the Caribbean. [2mks] 7. (a) Define the term ‘transnational corporation’ [2mks]
The Term Paper on Caribbean Studies
“The history of the Caribbean is the history of exploitation of labour.” Discuss with reference to Encomienda, Slavery and Indentureship. According to the Oxford Dictionary, exploitation is defined as being the action or condition of treating someone or a group of people unfairly in order to benefit from their work, also, labour refers to work that is done using bodily strength and ...
(b) Outline TWO characteristics of transnational corporations. [4mks]
8. (a) Name the individual who created the policy known as ‘industrialization by invitation’ [1mk]
(b) State ONE objective outlined in this policy. [1mk]
(c) Outline TWO disadvantages of this policy for Caribbean territories. [4mks]
9. Explain the role of EACH of the following regional institutions in the development of the Caribbean.
(a) Regional Security System (RSS) [3mks]
(b) Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) [3mks]
10. (a) Identify TWO of the basic human rights that are guaranteed in a socially just society. [2mks]
(b) Explain TWO ways in which a branch of social justice can affect the quality of life in a society. [4mks]
Section C- Module 3- Investigating Human and Social Development in the Caribbean. 11. (a) A research study is to be undertaken for which the following hypothesis has been defined:
‘Facebook creates elite Caribbean cyberculture communities in a global environment.’
Identify TWO variables in this hypothesis. [2mks]
(b) Identify ONE suitable data collection method that could be used to undertake the study in (a) above. [1mk]
(c) Give ONE reason for the choice of method in (b) above. [1mk]
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. [2mks] (b) Explain why a textual format would be useful for presenting the data you have collected. [2mks]
13. Outline TWO reasons why archives are recommended as good sources for accessing information. [4mks]
14. You have been asked by a 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. [2mks] (b) Outline TWO measures you would undertake to demonstrate your respect for the confidentiality of your interviewees. [2mks]
15. (a) Explain why it is important to include references in a research study. [2mks]
The Review on Caribbean Studies IA Guildlines
The following is a brief guideline of what the Internal Assessment should entail. Ensure the sections of the I.A. are presented in the same order (as the bold-print words) below. USE THE SYLLABUS TO GUIDE YOU AS WELL. 1. Theme is clearly typed on the first page (top) of draft. 2. Topic is clearly typed on the first page (after Theme) of draft. Select a Theme and a Topic you can identify with so as ...
(b) Explain why it is important to include new and interesting findings in a research study. [2mks]
