Name_______________________________ Date_______________

Grade Five ________

Social Studies Test

Section A

Circle the letter next to the correct answer.

1.Dominica’s culture is shown best during

A. independence celebrations B. water sports

C. banana farming D. dive fest

2. Which is a result of American influence on our culture?

A. wearing our national dress

B. wearing of brand clothing

C. speaking the Creole language

D.Wearing locally produce clothing

3.Divali is

A. a mountain B. a festival

C. a member of the O.E.C.S D.an ethnic group

4. In which country is Nine Mornings celebrate?

A. Trinindad B. St. Vincent

C. Grenada D. St. Kitts

5.These are all national symbols of Dominica EXCEPT

A. the Sisserou Parrot B. The Bois Carib

C. World Creole Music Festival D. Coat of Arms.

6. All of these show that you are not respecting the flag except

A. dropping the flag to the ground

B. flying the flag high

C. using the flag as a handkerchief

D. stamping on the flag

7. Which person is patriotic?

A. Not participating in independence activities

B. Wearing the wob Dwiyet

C. speaking bad about your country

D.not eating the local foods

Section B.

Fill in the blanks

Irvin Shillingford, Negres Marons Cecil E. A. Rawle, Mabel Cissy Caudieron,
Mary Eugenia Charles

1. _________________________was the first female head of Government.

2. _______________________ worked hard for the preservation of culture.
3. _____________________ were slaves who ran away from plantation.
4. ______________________fought for the federation of the west Indies.
5. He played on the Windward Islands and West Indies cricket team.________

Section C.

1.List three festivals that are celebrated in the Caribbean.

1___________________________________

2.________________________________________

3.______________________________________

2.Which is your favourite national symbol?

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b. List three facts about your favourite national symbol.

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3.Write the first two lines of the national anthem.

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4.What can you do to preserve your culture?

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