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Republic of Trinidad and Tobago

Ministry of Education

NATIONAL TEST 2008

SOCIAL STUDIES STANDARD 4 SPECIMEN PAPER

(75 Minutes)

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Directions for the Test

This test has TWO (2) sections and a total of 36 questions.

There are instructions for each section of the test, read them carefully.

Read each question carefully before answering it.

You should spend about 35 minutes on each section.

Work carefully but do not spend too much time on any one question.

Answer ALL questions in this test booklet.

DO NOT OPEN THIS BOOKLET UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO.

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INSTRUCTIONS

In this test, you will read statements and answer questions based on Social Studies

that you have done in class.

You will be asked to answer different types of questions. The questions in

Section I will be followed by four choices. You will choose the BEST answer and

circle the letter next to it. Example 1 shows you how.

Example 1

Who were the earliest inhabitants of Trinidad and Tobago?

(A) Africans

(B) East Indians

(C) Europeans

(D) Amerindians

The letter “D” next to “Amerindians” has been circled because the earliest

inhabitants of Trinidad and Tobago were the Amerindians.

For questions in Section II you will be asked to write your answers in the space

provided in your booklet. Example 2 below shows one question like this.

Example 2

2. Explain what is meant by the term “ sou sou.” (2marks)

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Example 2 has 2 marks next to it. This means the question is worth 2 marks.

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Section I

Answer all the questions in Section I by circling the correct answer.

1. Among the foods given below, which food is healthiest and should be eaten

regularly?

(A) Candy Bars

(B) Potato Chips

(C) Fruits and Salads

(D) Popcorn

2. Maintaining good health requires

(A) exercise, proper diet, resting

(B) exercise, proper diet, smoking

(C) exercise, sleeping, over eating

(D) exercise, resting, smoking

3. While on a field trip with your class to the zoo, it is important for you to

(A) separate and explore on your own

(B) take pictures of the animals

(C) feed the hungry animals

(D) follow the rules for visitors

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Question 4 is based on the graph below showing the number of hours that some

students spend studying.

4. Which student spent more than three (3) hours studying?

(A) Ann

(B) Kim

(C) Paul

(D) Rob

Rob Paul Kim Ann

Number

of

Hours

Students

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Question 5 is based on the coral formation shown below.

5. To watch coral formations, Ray should visit the

(A) Buccoo Reef

(B) Caroni River

(C) Maracas Beach

(D) Pitch Lake

6. Which of the following in the physical environment is likely to attract tourists

to Trinidad and Tobago?

(A) Climate

(B) Festivals

(C) Pollution

(D) Types of cars

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Question 7 is based on the map of Tobago shown below.

7. Which letter represents the location of Scarborough?

(A) W

(B) X

(C) Y

(D) Z

8. What would prevent tourists from visiting Trinidad and Tobago?

(A) The friendliness of the people

(B) An increase in criminal activity

(C) Celebration of Carnival festivities

(D) Construction of more highways

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Question 9 is based on the map of Trinidad shown below.

9. Piarco International Airport is located close to letter

(A) W

(B) X

(C) Y

(D) Z

10. The process by which water droplets in the atmosphere form into clouds is

called

(A) condensation

(B) evaporation

(C) precipitation

(D) transpiration

11. What should Marvin do with the many glass bottles he has scattered in his

back yard?

(A) Throw them in the drain

(B) Leave them lying there

(C) Break them into pieces

(D) Send them to be recycled

X

W

Z

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12. Which one of the following can result in flooding?

(A) Widening of the river banks

(B) Dumping of the garbage in drains

(C) Traffic-jam on the streets

(D) Planting of the trees on the hillsides

13. Which activity is MOST likely to be a problem in the coastal waters of

Trinidad and Tobago?

(A) Bathing in the sea

(B) Dumping sewage in the ocean

(C) Shopping in the market place

(D) Using the public library

14. Andrew threw his empty bottle out of his car. A police officer can charge him

for

(A) littering

(B) misbehavior

(C) obscenity

(D) obstruction

Question 15 is based on the map of Trinidad shown below.

15. What environmental problem may occur as a result of activity in

Guayaguayare ?

(A) Air pollution

(B) Garbage on the beach

(C) Noise pollution

(D) Oil spill

Drilling area

Guayaguayare

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16. When Trinidad and Tobago gained Independence from England

(A) a President was appointed

(B) the Queen was no longer head of state

(C) decisions were made by the local political leaders

(D) the Queen was not represented by the Governor General

Question 17 is based on the time line shown below.

1498 1834 1845 1962 Christopher Emancipation from Indians arrived Independence

Columbus arrived slavery Day

17. According to the time line, in what year was Trinidad re-discovered?

(A) 1498

(B) 1834

(C) 1835

(D) 1962

18. The number of members of Trinidad and Tobago‟s House of Representatives

is

(A) 41

(B) 36

(C) 31

(D) 26

19. Columbus left Spain and sailed west to

(A) find the West Indies

(B) capture the Amerindians

(C) find a new home for the Africans

(D) find a new route to India and the East

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20. In what year did Trinidad and Tobago become a Republic?

(A) 1834

(B) 1835

(C) 1976

(D) 1972

21. When our National Anthem is being played or sung we should

(A) applaud the band or singer if they sound good

(B) fold our arms and chat with a friend

(C) sit down quietly and listen to the music

(D) stand at attention and sing lustily

22. In a mathematics test, Jerry earned 38 marks. His teacher Ms Khan wrote 48

marks in his report book in error. As Jerry‟s friend you should tell Jerry

(A) to be honest and tell Ms. Khan of her error

(B) to keep quiet and receive the praise

(C) he is a „cheat‟ and don‟t talk to him again

(D) to show off his marks to his friends

23. How would Mahatma Ghandi have dealt with problems of injustice in

any country?

(A) Completely ignore acts of injustice

(B) Give money to keep people happy

(C) Block roads and burn tyres and trees

(D) Use fasting and non-violent methods

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Question 24 is based on the illustration below.

24. Which person demonstrates one characteristic of an ideal citizen?

(A) Mary

(B) Pat

(C) Henry

(D) Sita

25. A democratic government is one that

(A) rules by might, not right

(B) allows people to do what they want

(C) is by the people, of the people and for the people

(D) allows the rich and powerful to make the decisions

26. What is the LEAST likely method to warn people that a hurricane is

approaching Trinidad and Tobago?

(A) Telephone

(B) Billboards

(C) Internet

(D) Radio

Mary Pat Henry Sita

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Question 27 is based on the map of Trinidad shown below.

27. Which area on the map would need the most number of schools and health

centres ?

(A) W

(B) X

(C) Y

(D) Z

28. What term is used to refer to villagers working together in order to help build a

home for a family or to prepare the land for agriculture?

(A) Credit union

(B) Labour movement

(C) Gayap or Lend hand

(D) Sou Sou

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29. Brian is given an allowance of $20.00 each week. He spends $10.00 every

week on transport. Brian wants to exercise thrift. The wisest way to use the

rest of his money is to

(A) Save $7.00; buy marbles $2.00; buy snacks $1.00

(B) Save $5.00; buy marbles $4.00; buy snacks $1.00

(C) Play video games $5.00; buy marbles $4.00; buy snacks $1.00

(D) Play video games $5.00; buy marbles $3.00; buy snacks $2.00

30. Peter Minshall‟s contribution is in the area of

(A) architecture

(B) carnival

(C) sports

(D) religion

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Section II

This section consists of six (6) questions. Answer all six (6) questions on the lines

provided in the question booklet.

History of Trinidad and Tobago

1. a. Complete the table below using the information given in the following

passage:

The British settled the island of Tobago in 1762. The town of Scarborough

was declared the capital in 1769. In 1781, Tobago was captured from the

British by the French.

TIME PERIOD EVENT THAT TOOK PLACE

1769

Tobago was captured from the British by the French.

(2 marks)

b. Draw a time line to show the information contained in the passage above.

(3 marks)

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Living in Trinidad and Tobago

2 a. What does the term „population‟ mean? (2 marks)

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b. What THREE (3) problems could result from over population? (3 marks)

(1)________________________________________________________________

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(2)________________________________________________________________

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(3)_______________________________________________________________

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Investigating Trinidad and Tobago Physical Environment

Study the diagram of the water cycle and answer the following questions

3 a. Name the process taking place at B (1 mark)

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b. Explain TWO (2) effects that are likely to occur if the vegetation were removed.

(4 marks)

(1)________________________________________________________________

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(2)________________________________________________________________

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Improving the Environment

4. a. Give TWO (2) reasons why deforestation may take place. (2 marks)

(1)_______________________________________________________________

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(2)_______________________________________________________________

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b. Forests are a valuable resource. Give THREE (3) uses of forests. (3 marks)

(1)_______________________________________________________________

(2)_______________________________________________________________

(3)_______________________________________________________________

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My Role as a Citizen

5. a. List TWO (2) rights of a citizen. (2 marks)

(1)________________________________________________________________

(2)________________________________________________________________

b. Study the scenario below. (3 marks)

Peter is 10 years old. He has not been attending school regularly even though he

is sent by his parents. Peter‟s parents are not aware of his absence from school.

Instead he has been going to Mr. James‟ estate to steal mangoes.

Explain THREE (3) ways that Peter is NOT being a responsible citizen.

(1)________________________________________________________________

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(2)________________________________________________________________

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(3)_______________________________________________________________

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How and Where I Spend My Time

6. Use the pie chart to answer the following questions

A pie chart of a typical day in the life of Mark.

Study

Sleep

Leisure

(a) Which activity does Mark spend most time on? (1 mark)

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(b) Why is it important to spend more time on studying? (2 marks)

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(c) What advice would you give Mark to help him make better use of his time?

(2 marks)

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