Gr 6 Social Studies Quiz 27

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1. Which is a national symbol of Guyana?

A. Bearded Fig

B. Doctor Bird

C. Bougainvillea

D. Giant Water Lily

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2. What do Haiti, Martinique and Guadeloupe have in common? They are speaking countries.

A. Dutch

B. French

C. English

D. Spanish

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3. On which continent is the Amazon river?

A. South America

B. North America

C. Africa

D. Asia

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4. What is the highest peak of North America?

A. Mt. Acuanagua

B. Mt. McKinley

C. Mt. Everest

D. Mt Massif

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5. Which two made the greatest contribution to Jamaica’s Independence?

A. Alexander Bustamante and Michael Manley

B. Paul Bogle and Sam Sharpe

C. Norman Manley and Alexander Bustamante

D. Marcus Garvey and Sam Sharpe

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6. Which mountain range is found in South America?

A. Andes

B. Atlas

C. Himalayas

D. Rockies

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7. Which of these emblems represent Jamaica’s multiracial roots?

A. National Anthem

B. National pledge

C. Coat of Arms

D. National Flag

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8. Prior to its destruction in 1692 this town in Jamaica was ruled by the buccaneers and known as the wealthiest and wickedest city in the world?

A. Port Esquivel

B. Port Royal

C. Villa de la Vega

D. Mass Camp

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9. Which mountain range is located on the continent numbered VI?

A. Kilimanjaro

B. Great Dividing Range

C. Mt. Everest

D. Mt. McKinley

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10. Which is the longest river on the continent numbered 1?

A. Mississippi

B. Nile

C. Amazon

D. Volga

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11. What is the highest peak on the continent numbered II?

A. Mt. McKinley

B. Mt. Kilimanjaro

C. Mt Everest

D. Mt. Aconcagua

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12. Which two places are located in the same time zone?

A. A and K

B. J and K

C. A and C

D. H and B

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13. What is the location of place B?

A. 30⸰ S 30⸰ W

B. 60⸰ E 30⸰ N

C. 60⸰ N 30⸰W

D. 40⸰ S 30⸰ W

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14. In which two hemispheres is place B located?

A. Northern and southern

B. Western and Northern

C. Southern and Eastern

D. Southern and Western

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15. Why would place B and C experience the same time although they are in different hemispheres? They are….

A. close to the Prime Meridian

B. on the same line of longitude

C. near the equator

D. in the temperate zone

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16. A narrow strip of land joining two larger pieces of land is known as?

A. Strait

B. Peninsula

C. Isthmus

D. Lake

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17. A narrow passage of water joining two larger bodies of water is a ?

A. ford

B. isthmus

C. strait

D. tributary

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18. Which major mountain would be found in the county of middlesex?

A. Dry Harbour

B. Dolphin Head

C. Cockpit Country

D. Blue Mountain

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19. This National Hero led the Christmas Rebellion which led to In what year was the Christmas Rebellion.

A. 1834

B. 1865

C. 1838

D. 1831

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20. Which human activity can negatively impact mountain environments?

A. Replanting of trees

B. Preserving Forest Reserves

C. Growing cactus plants

D. Deforestation

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21. He was born William Alexander Clarke and made a significant contribution to Jamaica’s Independence. Which of the following was he best known for?

A. He led the Morant Bay Rebellion

B. He was Jamaica’s first Prime Minister

C. He formed the People’s National Party (PNP)

D. He made a law for people to get free education

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22. They came to Jamaica as indentured servants. Who are they?

A. Chinese and Syrians

B. Chinese and Indians

C. Lebanese and Syrians

D. Indians and Lebanese

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23. Who represents the Governor General in every parish?

A. Prime Minister

B. Custos

C. Mayor

D. Member of Parliament

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24. Which ocean is located on the western border of Africa?

A. Atlantic Ocean

B. Pacific Ocean

C. Southern Ocean

D. Indian Ocean

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25. The ‘SARI’ is a woman’s garment as shown below.

With which ethnic group would you associate this garment?

A. Indian

B. African

C. Chinese

D. English

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