Caribbean Studies Past Paper Questions
. Give one advantage of defining the Caribbean in geographical terms.
2. Outline one disadvantage of using a geographical basis of defining the Caribbean.
-Using a geographical basis to define the Caribbean results in anomalies such as the fact that territories like Guyana, which is considered to be Caribbean, borders the Atlantic Ocean and is not in the Caribbean Sea
3. Explain why Guyana is described as a part of the Caribbean.
-Guyana is considered to be a part of the Caribbean because the social and cultural experiences of its people are similar to those of the people of the islands in the Caribbean Sea.
4. With reference to specific examples, distinguish between material and non-material culture. -Non-material culture refers to the intangible or unseen aspects of culture. Eg values and morals Material Culture refers to the visible aspects of culture such as food, dress, music etc.
5. Define the term social stratification. -the ranking of social groups according to one or more criteria deemed important in the society.
6. Briefly describe two features of the plantation society.
-it is one that is rigidly stratified in its social and economic relations
-it focusses on the legacy of slavery and indentureship and the system of economic organization, the plantation, which used this form of labour.
7. Explain one way in which education contributed to a new class format in the Caribbean society.
-Education reduces to some extent the level of social stratification in society in that it is the tool used by the traditional poorer groups (blacks, those of mixed heritage, Indians) to gain some form of upward social mobility.
8. Explain cultural diversity.
-different ethnic traditions (evident in race, language, religion, customs, family practices) found in one society or
2. Outline one disadvantage of using a geographical basis of defining the Caribbean.
-Using a geographical basis to define the Caribbean results in anomalies such as the fact that territories like Guyana, which is considered to be Caribbean, borders the Atlantic Ocean and is not in the Caribbean Sea
3. Explain why Guyana is described as a part of the Caribbean.
-Guyana is considered to be a part of the Caribbean because the social and cultural experiences of its people are similar to those of the people of the islands in the Caribbean Sea.
4. With reference to specific examples, distinguish between material and non-material culture. -Non-material culture refers to the intangible or unseen aspects of culture. Eg values and morals Material Culture refers to the visible aspects of culture such as food, dress, music etc.
5. Define the term social stratification. -the ranking of social groups according to one or more criteria deemed important in the society.
6. Briefly describe two features of the plantation society.
-it is one that is rigidly stratified in its social and economic relations
-it focusses on the legacy of slavery and indentureship and the system of economic organization, the plantation, which used this form of labour.
7. Explain one way in which education contributed to a new class format in the Caribbean society.
-Education reduces to some extent the level of social stratification in society in that it is the tool used by the traditional poorer groups (blacks, those of mixed heritage, Indians) to gain some form of upward social mobility.
8. Explain cultural diversity.
-different ethnic traditions (evident in race, language, religion, customs, family practices) found in one society or