2005

Describe the value to coral reefs to Caribbean society and culture

Describe how education as a social institution impacts on Caribbean society and culture

For a named Caribbean country, describe factors that may be hindering development.

Describe how discrimination against woman can hinder development in the Caribbean

To what extent do European cultural institutions continue to dominate Caribbean society and culture

Drawing on your own experiences, discuss the extent to which the concept of Caribbean identity is a
myth or a reality.

Examine how freedom of the press impacts on development in the Caribbean.

Suggest ways in which the tourism industry in the Caribbean can further advance development in the
region

2006

1. Examine at least 4 challenges faced by the justice system in Caribbean society and culture today
2. Describe 4 ways in which Caribbean society and culture impact upon the economis of extra
regional countries
3. Describe 4 ways in which the process of globalization is affecting the development of the
Caribbean
4. Describe 4 challenges faced by Caribbean governments in their efforts to promote tourism
development.
5. “The history of the Caribbean is a history of the exploitation of labour”
6. Discuss with reference to 2 of the following labour systems:

Encomienda

Slavery

Indentureship

7. “All ah we is one”

Discuss the social challenges faced by Caribbean people in achieving Caribbean unity.

“Freedom of movement poses the greatest challenge to establishing the CSME”

To what extent do you agree with this comment?

To what extent do sports in the Caribbean provide educational opportunites for Caribbean people as
well as a route to Caribbean nationalism?

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2007

Describe the contribution of peasent groups to development of Caribbean society in the period after
emancipation.

Describe three different ways in which the term culture is use. Refer to example from Caribbean society
and culture to illustrate your answer

Outline 4 indicator of development and describe their relevance as indicators of development in the
Caribbean

Explain how the distribution of wealth in a Caribbean country impacts on its development.

“Caribbean migrants in the United Kingdom and North America have had a limited impact on those
societies”. Present arguments for or against this statement.

Assess the extent to which religion continues to dominate the life of Caribbean people.

Describe 3 factors that encourage Caribbean intergration and assess the impact this integration is likely
to have on social, political and economic development of the region.

2008

Using examples from the Caribbean, explain 2 of the following concepts:

i) Cultural Erasure
ii) Cultural Retention
iii) Cultural renewal

Using examples from the Caribbean, explain how Caribbean people throughout history have responded
to oppression.

 Describe 4 ways in which technology facilitates globalisation in the Caribbean

Assess the role of 1 of the following in the formation of Caribbean identity

African-Caribbean culture

Indo Caribbean culture

 Discuss the social and economic impacts of natural disasters on the Caribbean.
 “Freedom of the press is a necessity in all Caribbean countries” Do you agree? Provide
arguments an examples to support your answer

 “Many Caribbean people continue to experience discrimination in their countires” Discuss this
statement with reference to age, ethnicity and class.

2009

Examine 3 measures that Caribbean countries can implement to minise the danger posed to coral reefs
in the region.
Examine 3 ways in which the justice system, as a social institution, impacts on society and culture.

Using examples from the Caribbean, describe the importance of each of the following concepts:

i) Economic development
ii) Political development
iii) Social development

Describe 3 ways in which discrimination against women hinders development in the region.

Account for the changing role that race, colour and ethnic affiliation play in Caribbean society and
culture

There is no single Caribbean culture. Do you agree? Provide arguments and examples to support your
answer.

The ultimate goal of CARICOM is to institute a single Governement for CARICOM member states.” If this
goal becomes a reality, discuss the ways in which this development may help or hinder the movement
towards Caribbean integration.

“Tourism has advanced development in the Caribbean”. Present arguments for and against this
statement.

2010

1. Describe 3 ways in which education facilitated the colonial agenda in the Caribbean.
2. Describe the major migrations into the Caribbean that greatly impacted society and culture.
3. Explain how globalization affects labour and trade in the Caribbean
4. Describe how the distribution of wealth in the Caribbean hinders development in the region.
5. Examine the impact of Rastafarian culture on the metropolitan societies of North America
and Europe
6. “Flooding is caused by a combination of natrual and manmade factors” Discuss the extent to
which flooding is a major environmental hazard in the Caribbean.
7. For one named Caribbean country, examine its commitment to human development
through sports
8. The mass media in the Caribbean is pre occupied with sensational news reporting such as
crime and violence- rapes and burglaries- with little focus on the region’s economic,
educational and development issues” Give arguments for and against this statement

2011

 Using 3 examples from the Caribbean, explain the relationship between culture and society.
 Explain 3 ways in which the physical landscape has influenced settlement patterns in the
Caribbean
 Discuss 3 similarities and 3 difference between sustainable development and economic
development
 To what extent can it be argued that genocide and revolution are central themes in Caribbean
history?
  European cultural institutions continue to impact Caribbean society and culture in the
independence” To what extent do you agree with this statement?
 Discuss the view that freedom of movement is the key factor hindering integration in the
Caribbean region.
 “Breaches of social justice hinder development by perpetuating inequality in Caribbean society”
Discuss this statement with reference to age and class.

2012

 Examine 3 ways in which the family, as a social institution, impacts on society and culture in the
Caribbean.
 Examine 3 strategies that Caribbean countries can use to minimize the impact of earthquakes in
the region.
 Describe 4 ways in which technology has advanced development in the Caribbean.
 Describe 4 ways in which Caribbean countries can increase their levels of productivity.
 “Social stratification continues to be key feature of Caribbean society”. Using examples to
support your answer, discuss the extent to which agree with this statement.
 “Cultural practices are never erased: they are transformed”. Using examples from the
Caribbean, discuss the extent to which you agree with this statement.
 “The Caribbean needs sustainable tourism”. Discuss the extent to which you agree that it is
feasible for the Caribbean to practise sustainable tourism.
 “CARICOM cannot last for five more years!” Discuss the extent to which you agree with this
statement in view of challenges faced by CARICOM.

2013

 Examine 4 factors which have caused coral reefs in the Caribbean to be threatened with
extinction. Include examples in your response.
 Describe 4 ways in which the Rastafarian culture has impacted the societies of metropolitan
countries.
 Examine 2 ways in which each of the following organizations facilitates development in the
Caribbean:
a) The World Bank
b) The World Trade Organization
 Describe 4 ways in which the empowerment of women can promote development in the
Caribbean.
 “The ideal way to describe the Caribbean is by sing political and historical definitions”. With use
of example, discuss the extent to which you agree with this statement. (30)
 Assess the ways in which colonial education impacted the formation of Caribbean society and
culture.
 “Development is directly related to the ability of citizens to exercise their fundamental
democratic rights”. Do you agree? Using examples from the Caribbean, assess the validity of the
statement above (30)

2014
  Using the examples, describe 4 ways in which indigenous peoples have contributed to the way
of life in the Caribbean. (20)
 Using examples, describe 4 measures that can be taken to minimize the impact of soil erosion in
the Caribbean. 20
 Discuss 4 measures that can be taken by Caribben governments to promote economic growth
during a recession. 20
 Discuss 4 ways in which the distribution sector in the Caribbean can contribute to the overall
growth and development of the region and its diaspora. 20
 “ The Caribbean needs diaspora in order to fully understand itself”. Examine the extent to which
Caribbean diasporic communities influence the formation of Caribbean identity. 30
 “United we stand, divide we fall”. Examine the extent to which social challenges faced by people
in the Caribbean region may hinder Caribbean unity. 30
 “In the 1960s, the Dependency Theory attempted to explain underdevelopment in the
Caribbean”. Discuss the extent to which the dependency theory is still useful in explaining
Caribbean development in the 21th century. 30
 “Discriminatory practices limit the potential of the Caribbean to facilitate development.” Discuss
this statement with reference to discrimination in the Caribbean based on ethnicity and sexual
orientation. 30

2015

 Examine 4 ways in which settlement patterns in the Caribbean have been influenced by the
physical landscape. 20
 Examine 4 factors that promoted social mobility in the Caribbean
 Discuss 4 ways in which structural adjustment programmes impact the development in the
Caribbean. 20
 Discuss 4 ways in which popular movements in the Caribbean have shaped the region’s political
identity.
 “Carnival and Phagwah create opportunities for Caribbean people to publicly express their
identities”. Discuss the extent to which you agree with this statement. 30
 “Internal self-government was the most important movement towards independence in the
Caribbean” Discuss the extent to which you agree with this statement. 30
 In light of the region’s vulnerable environment, discuss the extent to which sustainable
development is a viable option. 30
 Discuss the extent to which the CARICOM, in its present form, is capable of responding to
economic challenges of globalization. 30

2016

Definitions of the Caribbean

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4 measures gov use to encourage entrepreneurial activities

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