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CARIBBEAN STUDIES MODULE 1 – PAST PAPERS 2002 – 2019

TOPIC 5 – IMPACT OF GEOGRAPHICAL PHENOMENA

2005# 1 Describe the value of Coral reefs to Caribbean society and culture. (20
marks)

2009#1 – Examine THREE measures that Caribbean countries can implement to

minimise the danger posed to coral reefs in the region. (20 marks)

2013#1 – Examine FOUR factors which have caused coral reefs in the Caribbean to
be threatened with extinction. Include examples in your response. (20 marks)

TOPIC 6 – IMPACT OF SOCIETAL INSTITUTIONS ON CARIBBEAN

PEOPLE

2010#1 - 1 Describe THREE ways in which education facilitated the colonial agenda
in the Caribbean. (20 marks)

2011#6 – “European cultural institutions continue to impact Caribbean society and

culture in the independence period.” To what extent do you agree with this
statement? (30 marks)

TOPIC 8 – CARIBBEAN GLOBAL INTERACTIONS

2010# 5 examine the impact of Rastafarian culture on the metropolitan societies of

North America and Europe. (30 marks)

2013# 2 – Describe FOUR ways in which the Rastafarian culture has impacted the
societies of metropolitan countries. (20 marks)

TOPIC 4 – THE INTEGRATION MOVEMENT

2004# 7 Discuss the view that a major challenge to the integration movement in the
Caribbean is the wide disparity in the levels of development among member
countries of CARICOM. (30 marks)

2006# 6 “Freedom of movement poses the greatest challenge to establishing the

CSME.” To what extent do you agree with this comment? (30 marks)

2007#8 – Describe THREE factors that encourage Caribbean integration and assess
the impact this integration is likely to have on social, political, and economic
development of the region. (30 marks)

2009# 7 – “The ultimate goal of CARICOM is to institute a single Government for

CARICOM member states.” If this is the goal becomes a reality, discuss the ways in
which this development may help OR hinder the movement towards Caribbean
integration. (30 marks)

2011#7 – Discuss the view that freedom of movement is the key factor hindering
integration in the Caribbean region. (30 marks)
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2012# 7 – “CARICOM cannot last for more than 5 more years!” Discuss the extent
to which you agree with this statement in the views of the challenges faced by
CARICOM. (30 marks)

2015 #8- Discuss the extent to which the Caribbean Community in its present form,
is capable of responding to the economic challenges of globalisation. (30 marks)

2016# 8- Discuss FOUR of the challenges faced by the Regional Security Services
(RSS) in its efforts to respond to the security of the Caribbean region. (30 marks)

2019 # 4- A major challenge of the CARICOM Single Market Economy (CSME) is

the differences in level of development among member states. Using THREE points,
discuss the extent to which you agree with the statement. (30Mks)

TOPIC 5 – CONTRIBUTION OF SPORTS

2003# 7 – “Sports have made a major contribution to development in the Caribbean.”

To what extent do you agree with this statement? (30 marks)

2006#8 – To what extent do sports in the Caribbean provide educational

opportunities for the Caribbean people as well as a route to Caribbean nationalism?
(30 marks)

2007# 7 “West Indian cricket, once the pride and joy of the Caribbean sports fans
worldwide has in recent years often lacked competitiveness in test matches.” Assess
the impact that this “lack of competitiveness” will have on regional cricket in general
AND the region’s development specifically. (30 marks)

2010# 7- For one named Caribbean country, examine its commitment to human
development through sports. (30 marks)

2011#4 – Discuss FOUR challenges that are faced by Caribbean governments in

using sports as a means of facilitating development in the region. (20 marks)

2013# 7- Discuss the extent to which sports have contributed to the development of
Caribbean identity regionally and in the diaspora. (30 marks)

2017# 7- Sports play a major role in regional development. Discuss the extent to
which you agree with this statement. (30 marks)