The Indigenous People Of The Americas CXC Past Paper Question (1992) QUESTION 5 (a) Name two groups of Amerindians who lived in the Caribbean before the arrival of the Europeans in 1492. (2 marks) ANSWER Tainos (Arawaks) and Kalinagos Caribs (b) Give two examples of the way of life before 1492 of any one of the groups named at (a) above (6 marks) ANSWER (Group Tainos) The cacique was the head of the Tainos society. The cacique was a hereditary title which passed down from father
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The founder of the Mughal empire‚ Babur‚ described his favourite type of garden as a charbagh. This word developed a new meaning in India‚ as Babur explains; India lacked the fast-flowing streams required for the Central Asian charbagh. The Agra garden‚ now known as the Ram Bagh‚ is thought to have been the first charbagh. India‚ Bangladesh and Pakistan have a number of Mughal gardens which differ from their Central Asian predecessors with respect to "the highly disciplined geometry". An early textual
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50+ YEARS OF COOKING: A SINGAPURA FLAVOUR For our special SG50 issue‚ we place the spotlight on old-time foodie favourites as well as some of our well-known local restaurants that have been operating for 50 years and more. Bon apétit or as we say in Singapore‚ tuck in‚ lah! By Wong Casandra Singapore is known by many names — “The Lion City”‚ “The Little Red Dot” — but one that harkens back to our rich heritage is “Food Paradise”. Fortunately for us‚ eclectic cultural influences from our multi-racial
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the feeling of flying down a mountain. The views are beautiful from the top of a mountain and along the trails. Even the danger of falling and getting hurt can’t keep me away from the slopes on a winter day. a) Skiing is expensive. b) Skiing is my favourite sport. c) Skiing is dangerous. 1.) ___________________________. North Americans send cards for many occasions. They send cards to family and friends on birthdays and holidays. They also send thank-you cards‚ get well cards‚ graduation cards‚ and
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STATEMENT OF PURPOSE Creating models out of lego‚ clay etc and observational sketching were my favourite pastimes as a child. I remember making my dream castle with sand when I had gone to the beach in Chennai for the first time. So it was inevitable that I would pursue a career in design. Architecture is a combination of ‘Art’ and ‘Science’‚ and is probably the only art form where an individual can transform one’s imagination into living spaces. This fact invoked an interest in me towards Architecture
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Minnesota‚ ending their final season in the year of 1993. After ending their season‚ Minnesota was left without a professional ice hockey team until the year of 2000 when The Minnesota Wild was created. Throughout the year‚ no matter the season‚ a common pastime is watching and enjoying all teams compete in various sports as they represent their states. In the month of October‚ the national hockey season begins‚ opening a long season for many people all around to enjoy. Minnesota‚ the state of hockey‚ has
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person or persons use chat rooms to make contact with young people with the intention of developing relationships that they can progress to sexual activity. Paedophiles will often target a child‚ posing as a young person with similar interests and hobbies in order to establish an online ’friendship’. These relationships may develop to a point where the paedophile has gained the trust in order to meet in person. The Internet also provides bullies with an anonymous method by which they can torment
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being good friends‚ to my mind‚ is to be ready to help one another in any situation‚ nevertheless how difficult it is‚ to support one another and to solve all the problems together. And never mind‚ that the friends may have different interests and hobbies‚ different likes and dislikes. They say that the friend in need is a friend indeed. I think it is really so. My friend and I always do our best to help one another. We discuss all our troubles and try to find the best decision in any situation. My
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salami or eggs! When I come to work‚ I make a cup of coffe – without sugar‚ of course. My lunchbreak is very short. I just eat a chicken sandwich with lettuce –and no mayonnaise. Do you want to know my secret? I love chocolate! Milk chocolate is my favourite. 2. Hello! Welcome to my restaurant! I am Luigi and we serve traditional Italian meals. My grandparents opened this place when they came to England and they brought with them their secret recipe for the best pizza. And not just that! Sit down at
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