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Section A: The individual and the family

Quiz by Martin Visser

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  • Q1

    Which of the following groups would be MAINLY responsible for the socialization of the child in the Caribbean nuclear family?

    Grandparents

    Cousins

    Aunts

    Parents

    120s
  • Q2

    In the Caribbean, the term 'common law union' is used to describe

    A visiting relationship between adolescents.

    Engagement between persons of different races.

    An unmarried man and women living together.

    Courtship between cousins.

    120s
  • Q3

    All of the following actions illustrate effective parenting EXCEPT

    Paying attention to the child's psychological needs.

    Providing career advice.

    Agreeing with the child's opinions.

    Providing nurture and support.

    120s
  • Q4

    Which of the following BEST respresents the influence of East Indian culture in the Caribbean?

    I.    Diwali

    II.   Phagwa

    III.  Carnival

    IV.  Eid-ul-Fitr

    II, III and IV only, 

    I, II and IV only.

    I, III and IV only,

    I, II and III only.

    120s
  • Q5

    Which of the following factors is MAINLY responsible for the problem of street children in some Caribbean countries?

    Reduced employment

    Poor infrastructure

    High divorce rates

    Few educational opportunities

    120s
  • Q6

    In a constitutional monarchy, the political leader of the victorious party becomes

    Governor General

    Leader of the House

    Prime Minister

    President of the Senate

    120s
  • Q7

    Which of the following factors may be MOST responsible for a high voter turnout in an election?

    Voters' loyalty to a political party.

    The revision of the electoral lists.

    A renewal of election promises.

    The literacy rate of the voters.

    120s
  • Q8

    In a constitutional monarchy, the political leader of the victorious party becomes the

    Governor General

    Speaker of the House

    President

    Prime Minister

    120s
  • Q9

    Which of the following principles BEST describes the structure of government in the Commonwealth Caribbean?

    The Neighbour Principle

    The Separation of Powers

    The Separation of Government

    The Rule of Law

    120s
  • Q10

    This question refers to the following diagram of a family tree. What is the relationship of Richard to Anthony?

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    Grandfather

    Grandson

    Son

    Uncle

    120s
  • Q11

    This question refers to the following diagram of a family tree. What is Wendy’s relationship to Ravi and Anil?

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    Granddaughter

    Niece

    Cousin

    Sister-in-law

    120s
  • Q12

    In the Caribbean, the term ‘common law union’ is BEST used to describe

    A visiting friendship between adults.

    Courtship between adolescents.

    Engagement between persons of different races.

    An unmarried couple living together.

    120s
  • Q13

    Much has been written lately of the ability being demonstrated by women to operate in areas previously regarded as part of the man’s domain.

    To which of the following does this statement refer?

    Perpetuation of the traditional role of women.

    Unavailability of males to fill vacant positions.

    Increased access to education for women.

    Lack of male involvement in national affairs.

    120s
  • Q14

    Which of the following factors contribute(s) significantly to teenage pregnancy in the Caribbean?

    I.   Sexual abuse

    II.  Religious beliefs

    III. Poor parental supervision

    II and III only

    I, II and III

    I and III only

    I only

    120s
  • Q15

    Which of the following institutions of government is responsible for making laws?

    Judiciary

    Cabinet

    Senate

    Legislature

    120s

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