PEP Grade 6 Social Studies CBT 2022

Question 1

Which group first came to Jamaica as indentured servants around 1854?

A) Africans

B) East Indians

C) Chinese

D) Lebanese

Question 2

Mr Hassan and his family left Syria and settled in Jamaica. In Jamaica, Mr Hassan is a/an ___.

A) emigrant

B) immigrant

C) slave

D) tourist

Question 3

Which of these events happened FIRST in Jamaica’s history?

A) Universal Adult Suffrage

B) The Morant Bay Rebellion

C) Emancipation

D) Jamaica’s Independence

Question 4

Why did many East Indians migrate to the Caribbean during the 19th century?

A) To find better educational opportunities

B) To worship freely

C) To experience Caribbean culture

D) To get employment on plantations

Question 5

Which statement BEST supports the idea that life for Chinese indentured servants “was not what they expected”?

A) They got days off and shorter work hours.

B) They received excellent medical care.

C) They lived on overcrowded plantations.

D) They were overworked and overpaid.

Question 6

During the apprenticeship period, which conclusion is TRUE about work for formerly enslaved Africans?

A) They worked shorter hours than before.

B) They had to work throughout the night.

C) Plantation owners welcomed the system.

D) They chose any days they wished to work.

Question 7

Alton wants to interview the president of a Heritage Club about East Indian immigrants on sugar plantations. Which question would BEST give him the information he needs?

A) Where did the East Indian immigrants come from?

B) When were the East Indian immigrants brought to Jamaica?

C) Which plantations did the East Indian immigrants work on?

D) What conditions did the East Indian immigrants face on plantations?

Question 8

In Jamaica, the Hosay Festival is MOST commonly celebrated among which group?

A) Africans

B) East Indians

C) Chinese

D) Europeans

Question 9

Which source would provide the MOST factual and reliable information to support the statement that “Chinese and East Indians have made significant contributions to Jamaica’s economy”?

A) A Chinese business owner’s diary describing his profits

B) A conversation between two shoppers

C) A World Bank report on immigrant-owned businesses in Jamaica

D) Two advertisements for immigrant-owned shops

Question 10

Which of the following was NOT one of Sir Alexander Bustamante’s achievements?

A) Founding the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP)

B) Becoming Jamaica’s first Prime Minister

C) Winning Jamaica’s first election under Universal Adult Suffrage

D) Forming the United Negro Improvement Association (UNIA)

Question 11

Based on the description of festivals, which conclusion about their importance is MOST accurate?

A) They celebrate customs and traditions only.

B) They matter only to particular ethnic groups.

C) They are organised only for national events.

D) They help to display and promote culture.

Question 12

Jamaicans celebrate the removal of British control over major functions of the country on which day?

A) Labour Day

B) Emancipation Day

C) Jamaica Day

D) Independence Day

Question 13

Which leader was involved in Cuba’s struggle for independence?

A) Norman Manley

B) Fidel Castro

C) José Martí

D) Jean-Jacques Dessalines

Question 14

A dependent Caribbean territory may choose NOT to seek independence because it wants to ___.

A) be defended and assisted by its mother country

B) develop all its own natural resources

C) control all its internal affairs alone

D) have a government unlike other Caribbean states

Question 15

How was Jamaica’s path to independence different from that of Cuba?

A) Jamaica’s leaders formed political parties but Cuba’s leaders did not.

B) Jamaica became independent in the 20th century while Cuba did so earlier.

C) Jamaica’s leaders joined with other countries while Cuba’s acted alone.

D) Jamaica’s leaders negotiated with Britain while Cuba’s leaders used revolutions.

Question 16

Alex wrote research questions about Toussaint L’Ouverture, Jamaica and Haiti, and the benefits of independence. What is he MOST likely researching?

A) The benefits of being an independent nation

B) How Jamaica’s and Haiti’s paths to independence affect how they function today

C) The main people who helped Jamaica and Haiti gain independence

D) How independent and dependent countries are similar

Question 17

Which BEST describes one way that BOTH Jamaica and Haiti celebrate Independence Day?

A) By making traditional dances the only main feature

B) By drinking “Soup Joumou” pumpkin soup

C) By holding a festival song competition

D) By organising country-wide celebrations

Question 18

A citizen of a dependent country is MOST likely to ___.

A) vote for leaders who control all national affairs

B) follow decisions and policies made by the mother country

C) obey laws made only by their own parliament

D) need a visa to visit the mother country

Question 19

A Grade 6 student must write an essay on why Jamaica sought independence. Which source would be LEAST helpful?

A) Diary entries by Norman Manley about events leading to Independence

B) A Civics textbook

C) Newspaper articles on Jamaica’s withdrawal from the West Indies Federation

D) A poster advertising Independence Day celebrations

Question 20

CARIFESTA, the Caribbean Festival of Arts, MOST helps to maintain Caribbean ___.

A) building designs

B) religion

C) language

D) heritage

Question 21

Why is CARIFESTA an EFFECTIVE way of preserving Caribbean culture?

A) It exposes the region to the unique expressions and lifestyles of each country.

B) It showcases the talents of people from countries once ruled by Britain only.

C) It mainly highlights cultures of countries outside the Caribbean.

D) It is held in the same country each time so others need not attend.

Question 22

Based on the information about Jamaica’s Coat of Arms, which was the MOST recent change?

A) Changing the helmet

B) Adding the crocodile

C) Changing the motto to “Out of Many, One People”

D) Adding the pineapples

Question 23

Which source explains WHY parts of Jamaica’s Coat of Arms were changed over time?

A) Source 1 only

B) Source 2 only

C) Source 3 only

D) All of the sources

Question 24

The line “Teach us true respect for all …” is taken from Jamaica’s ___.

A) National Song for Schools

B) National Anthem

C) National Pledge

D) National Prayer

Question 25

The line “the wisdom and courage of my mind …” comes from Jamaica’s ___.

A) National Pledge

B) National Anthem

C) National Song for Schools

D) National Prayer

Question 26

Why is it important for Jamaica to have its own national symbols and emblems?

A) They make Jamaican products easy to identify.

B) They represent Jamaica’s history, values and uniqueness.

C) They force citizens to become loyal to nation builders.

D) They remind citizens of their roles and responsibilities only.

Question 27

Which strategy would MOST effectively help young people in a community become more aware of Jamaican culture?

A) Putting up posters of famous movie stars

B) Holding meetings about changes in Caribbean culture

C) Staging a concert with international singers

D) Hosting an annual community cultural talent competition

Question 28

A speaker suggests starting Culture Clubs in schools and encouraging participation in events like Mello-Go-Roun’ and Miss Lou Day. Which question was the speaker MOST likely answering?

A) How is Jamaican culture unique?

B) How can we get children to join a Culture Club?

C) How can children become exposed to Jamaican culture?

D) How will children benefit from Jamaica Day activities?

Question 29

Which mountain range is found on the continent of North America?

A) Himalayas

B) Alps

C) Rocky Mountains

D) Andes

Question 30

Blue Gap is a high, cool settlement on the windward side of the Sandy Mountains with much more rainfall than the low-lying leeward Big Tree Village. What BEST explains this?

A) Blue Gap gets more rain because of its high altitude and windward location.

B) Big Tree Village gets less rain only because of its temperature and altitude.

C) Big Tree Village gets less rain because of altitude alone.

D) They get different rainfall only because they are far apart.

Question 31

A pie chart shows that most activities in Cindy Gap are hiking and nature walks, with some farming. What is MOST likely TRUE about Cindy Gap?

A) It is a lowland of little environmental value.

B) It is a degraded highland.

C) It is a lowland of great economic and social value.

D) It is a highland of great environmental and recreational value.

Question 32

Which is MOST likely a direct effect of mining in mountain environments?

A) Destruction of wildlife habitat

B) Heavier and more frequent rainfall

C) Increase in tourism activities

D) Climate change worldwide

Question 33

A student lists “tourist fishing, scouts camping, men planting trees on a forest farm” on a worksheet about a mountain trip. Which question is the student MOST likely answering?

A) Which activities do children enjoy in mountain areas?

B) How important are mountain environments to citizens?

C) What services do tourists enjoy in mountain regions?

D) What activities are carried out in mountain environments?

Question 34

Why are forest reserves important in mountain environments?

A) They provide jobs for lumberjacks.

B) They limit the number of visitors.

C) They create more hunting and bird-shooting opportunities.

D) They help to protect plants and animals.

Question 35

In a table about mountain environments, “lumber for furniture” is BEST described as a ___.

A) service or activity carried out

B) good produced

C) both an activity and a good

D) neither an activity nor a good

Question 36

Two sources describe Diwali and Christmas. Which statement is supported by BOTH sources?

A) Some festivals are celebrations of important aspects of religion.

B) Festivals never include special foods.

C) Festivals are always celebrated in exactly the same way.

D) Festivals are only about fun, gifts and entertainment.

Question 37

From the same Diwali and Christmas sources, which statement is supported ONLY by the second source about Christmas?

A) Children wear bright costumes and act out stories.

B) Lamps are lit and placed around houses and streets.

C) Sometimes the real purpose of a festival is not emphasised during the celebration.

D) Food and sweets are always eaten at every festival.

Question 38

A map of Jamaica’s rainfall and farmers’ comments about coffee and cocoa show that mountains like those in Portland are important because they ___.

A) are hot and dry with sandy soil

B) have high rainfall, cooler temperatures and well-drained fertile soil

C) are below sea level

D) receive very little rainfall

Question 39

Which farming practice would BEST help reduce soil erosion on steep mountain slopes?

A) Practising contour ploughing and terracing

B) Building more roads on hillsides

C) Burning the trees and bushes regularly

D) Leaving the slopes bare after harvesting

Question 40

Three sources describe East Indian clothing and jewellery, Chinese groceries and a modern advertisement. Together they show that immigrant groups have ___.

A) worked only on plantations in Jamaica

B) helped to shape Jamaica’s business sector and culture

C) avoided sharing their customs with Jamaicans

D) all arrived in Jamaica at the same time