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GUYANA
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
NATIONAL GRADE SIX ASSESSMENT
2014
SOCIAL STUDIES
PAPER
TIME: 1 hour 10 minutes
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU ATTEMPT TO ANSWER
THE QUESTIONS.
1.

WRITE YOUR CANDIDATE NUMBER ON THE ANSWER SHEET AND

UNDERLINE THE SUBJECT.

2.

This test contains 40 questions. You are required to answer ALL questions.
Four responses are given for each question. The responses are A, B, C and D.
Only ONE response is correct.

3.

If you are not sure of the answer to a question, then choose the one which you
think is BEST. On your answer sheet, shade the letter you have chosen.

4.

BE SURE THAT THE QUESTION NUMBER IN THE BOOKLET IS THE SAME

AS THE ONE YOU HAVE USED ON YOUR ANSWER SHEET.
Here is an example done for you.
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ANSWER SHEET

The capital of Guyana is

(A) Georgetown.

(B) Linden.

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O B C D

(C) New Amsterdam. (D) Rose Half

Note: The letter A is shaded on the answer sheet because Georgetown, the
correct answer, is next to A.
5.

If you make a mistake, erase the shaded letter cleanly, then shade the letter you
have now chosen.

6.

REMEMBER, each answer MUST only be shown by the shading on your

Answer Sheet,

7.

Remember only ONE answer must be shaded for each question.

DO NOT TURN OVER THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO.

1.

Bongo drums are to Africans as tassa drums are to

(A)

Amerindians.

(C) Chinese.

2.

3.

6.

7.

(D) Europeans.

(A) Africans

(B) Europeans

(C) Chinese

(D) Portuguese

The ocean located near Peru is the

Pacific.

(C) Arctic.

5.

East Indians.

Which group of ancestors came to British Guiana as explorers?

(A)

4.

(B)

(B)

Indian.

(D) Atlantic.

Which climatic zone is the hottest?

(A)

North Polar

(B)

(C)

Tropical Zone

(D) South Temperate

North Temperate

The 0 line of longitude is called the

(A)

Greenwich Meridan.

(B)

International Date Line.

(C)

Tropic of Cancer.

(D)

Tropic of Capricorn.

The first persons responsible for teaching children values are their
(A) teachers.

(B) parents.

(C)

(D) peers.

priests.

Which is an example of air pollution?

(A) Factory smoke

(B)

Clogged drains

(C)

(D)

Buried garbage

Littered classrooms

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9.

Giving back something that does not belong to you is an example of

(A) authority.

(B) honesty.

(C)

(D)

responsibility.

Which South American country is closest to the equator?

(A)

Brazil

(B)

(C) Paraguay

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loyalty.

Chile

(D) Uruguay

Textile products are the main export of

(A) Uruguay.

(B) Brazil.

(C) Bolivia.

(D) Ecuador.

11. All are symbols of nationhood after Guyana became independent except

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(A)

Golden Arrowhead.

(B)

Arms of the President.

(C)

National Coat of Arms.

(D)

National Anthem.

The Judiciary is responsible for

(A)

ensuring the laws are carried out.

(B)

passing laws in Parliament.

(C)

making policies for Government.

(D)

making laws for the country.

A Portuguese Indentured labourer played music for his friends on a sugar

plantation. He most likely used
(A)

rajas.

(B)

(D) marimbas.

(C) drums.

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flutes.

An Amerindian hostel is hosting an exhibition of Amerindian dishes. Which group

of dishes would most likely be on exhibition?
(A)

(B)

Pepperpot and tasso

Pepperpot and beef stew

(D) Farine and beef stew

(C) Tasso and pancakes

Below are names of places that were named by one of our ethnic groups.
Use the information to answer questions 15 and 16.

Bartica
Timehri
Aruka

15.

Which ethnic group is associated with the places named above?

(A)

Europeans

(B)

(C) Amerindians

16.

17.

East Indians

(D) Chinese

Which place could be added to the list of names above?

(A)

La Belle Alliance

(B)

Kaieteur Falls

(C)

Land of Canaan

(D)

Kyk-over-al

Which is true of a greenhouse?

(A)

It is a building made of glass or plastic in which plants are grown.

(B)

It is a building constructed of transparent plastic only.

(C)

The glass or plastic walls keep the inside cool.

(D)

The transparent walls allow heat to escape.

Study the map of the world carefully, then answer questions 18 to 20.

Y.

DD
15,0*VV inovy 900 W wyy 30VV,a
, 301E

18.

19.

9Q*E 120E 150E 180E/180W

Tourists are attracted to countries located near the sea marked Y because of the
(A)

brilliant sunshine.

(B)

rugged mountains.

(C)

monsoon rains.

(D)

frost and snow.

South America is found between longitude

(A)

120 W and 30 W.

(B)

(C) 90 W and 30 W.

20.

60*E

120 W and 60 W.

(D) 90 W and 60 W.

The line of longitude between 30 W and 30 E is called the

(A)

Tropic of Cancer.

(B)

Tropic of Capricorn.

(C)

Prime Meridian.

(D)

International Date Line.

Study the picture below, then answer questions 21 and 22.

21.

22.

The picture above is an example of

(A)

dumping of unwanted materials. (B)

storing of wanted materials.

(C)

sorting of scrap materials.

(D)

keeping waste for recycling.

Cleaning the area is the responsibility of

(A)

Ministry of Health.

(B)

Regional Democratic Council.

(C)

Village or City Council.

(D)

Environmental Protection Agency.

Study the caption, then answer questions 23 and 24.

Help! Save Me!
I'm only thirteen years old.
My mother sends me to work with her friends in the interior
to get money to feed my brothers and sisters.
Sue

23.

24.

The statement above tells of a child who

(A)

is spending her holidays in the interior.

(B)

wants to become a businesswoman in the interior.

(C)

willingly wants to help her brothers and sisters.

(D)

is forced to work with adults for money.

The Ministry that can best help Sue is the Ministry of

(A)

Finance.

(B)

Culture, Youth and Sports.

(C)

Health.

(D)

Labour and Human Services.

Study the caption below, then answer question 25.

Serena was running around the playfield when she
accidentally stepped on Clara's toes. Clara who was
chatting with her friend, turned around angrily but
Serena continued to run.
25.

After stepping on Ciara's toes, Serena should have

(A)

stopped briefly and apologised.

(B)

stopped briefly then run away.

(C)

quarrelled with her for standing in her path.

(D)

asked her to keep her foot out of the way.

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From which continental neighbour should Guyana import wheat?

(A) Argentina

(B)

(C) Peru

(D) Paraguay

Chile

Use the information in the table below to answer questions 27 and 28.
,
Country

27.

28.

Exports

Dominica

Bananas, coconuts, citrus fruits

Jamaica

Bananas, citrus fruits

Grenada

Cocoa, nutmeg, spices

The Bahamas

Crayfish, coconuts, sponges

Guyana

Citrus fruits, shrimps, prawns

Montserrat

Hotpeppers, tomatoes, cotton

Which two countries would Guyana most likely export citrus fruits to?
(A) Dominica and Jamaica

(B) Jamaica and the Bahamas

(C) Grenada and the Bahamas

(D) Grenada and Dominica

If Grenada wants to exchange nutmeg and spices for coconuts and hot peppers,
then Grenada should trade with
(A) Jamaica and Dominica.

(B) The Bahamas and Dominica.

(C)

(D) Jamaica and Grenada.

Dominica and Montserrat.

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30.

Which pair best represents internal migration?

(1)

Moving from Mandia to Kato

(ii)

Moving from Georgetown to Mandia

(iii)

Moving from Lethem to Brazil

(iv)

Moving from Lethem to Canada

(A)

(i) and (iii)

(B)

(iii) and (iv)

(C)

(ii) and (iv)

(D)

(I) and (ii)

The Regional Chairman is to Regional Democratic Council as Chairman is to

(A)

Neighbourhood Democratic Council.

(B)

Local Government Organisation.

(C)

City Council

(D)

Village Council.

31. Which dance is most likely to be performed by the Amerindians?

(A)

Kathak

(B)

(D) Dragon

(C) Nagara

32.

Mari -Mari

Mike, a tourist, needs some real for spending when he gets to the South
American city which he plans to visit. Which city would he most likely visit?
(A)

Brasilia

(B)

Buenos Aires

(C)

Quito

(D)

La Paz

Some basic features of Guyana's natural regions are shown below. Use
them to answer question 33.
Build

Soil

(i) Rolling grasslands, hills

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34.

35.

Clayey, rocky

(ii) Plains

Silty clay and pegasse

(iii) Hills and Valleys

Clay, white, brown and red sand

(iv) Mountainous

Mostly rocky

Which features are best suited for rice and sugar cane cultivation?
(A) 0)

(B)

(ii)

(C)

(D)

(iv)

(iii)

Which two popular cricket teams come from the continent of Asia?
(A)

England and India

(B)

Pakistan and Australia

(C)

India and Pakistan

(D)

England and Australia

Which statements are true of the Equator?

(i)

It divides the earth into halves.

(ii)

It is called the 0 line of latitude.

(iii)

It is called the 00 line of longitude.

(iv)

It runs from North Pole to South Pole.

(A)

(i) and (ii)

(B)

(ii) and (iv)

(C)

(I) and (iii)

(D)

(iii) and (iv)

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36.

37.

Global Warming is associated with

(i)

overtopping of the sea defence.

(ii)

coastal flooding and diseases.

(iii)

people moving around freely.

(iv)

animals and birds living longer.

(A)

(I) only

(B)

(iv) only

(C)

(i) and (ii)

(D)

(i), (ii) and (iii)

Examples of the role of parents are

(i)

spending quality time with their children.

(ii)

preparing and serving meals for their children.

(iii)

ensuring that their children have medical and dental care.

(iv)

ensuring that their children watch all programmes on television.

(A)

(I) and (iv)

(B)

(i), (ii) and (iii)

(C)

(ii), (iii) and (iv)

(D)

(i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)

Study the caption below, then answer question 38.

Ray lives in Lethem and he wants to send a parcel to his
aunt in Georgetown.
38.

The means of transportation available to him are

(i)

speed boat.

(ii)

land rover.

(iii)

mini-bus.

(iv)

aeroplane.

(A)

(i) and (ii)

(B)

(i), (iii) and (iv)

(C)

(ii) and (iii)

(D)

(ii), (iii) and (iv)

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Below are capital cities of countries in South America. Use it to answer

question 39.
La Paz
Santiago
Brasilia
[
39.

Quito
Lima
Buenos Aires

Which group of capitals can be added to the list above?

(A)

Georgetown and Port of Spain (B)

(C) Bridgetown and Havana

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Bagota and Caracas

(D) Paramaribo and Nassau

Which factor(s) may cause people to migrate to the coastland?

(i)

Better job opportunities

(ii)

Natural disasters

(iii)

Recreational facilities

(iv)

High crime rate

(A)

(i) only

(B)

(ii) ,(iii) and (iv)

(C)

(i), (ii) and (iv)

(D)

(i) and (iii)

END OF EXAMINATION
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