Social Studies Revision Quiz.
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Questions and Answers
- 1.
What is the parish capital for St. Elizabeth?
- A.
A. Kingston
- B.
B. Santa Cruz
- C.
C. Black River
- D.
D. Lacovia
Correct Answer
C. C. Black RiverExplanation
Black River is the correct answer because it is the parish capital for St. Elizabeth. The question is asking for the specific town or city that serves as the capital for the parish. Black River is the administrative center and main town in St. Elizabeth, making it the parish capital.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Jamaica has ________ counties?
- A.
A. 3
- B.
B. 14
- C.
C. 2
- D.
D. 13
Correct Answer
A. A. 3Explanation
Jamaica has 3 counties.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Three parishes in the Cornwall county are?
- A.
A. Portland, St. Thomas, St. Andrew
- B.
Hanover, Clarendon, St. Catherine
- C.
C. St. Ann, St. Mary, Manchester
- D.
D. Trelawny, St. Elizabeth, Westmoreland
Correct Answer
D. D. Trelawny, St. Elizabeth, WestmorelandExplanation
The correct answer is D. Trelawny, St. Elizabeth, Westmoreland. These three parishes are located in the Cornwall county of Jamaica.Rate this question:
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- 4.
A parish has a main town called a ______?
- A.
A. village
- B.
B. City
- C.
C. Capital
- D.
D. town
Correct Answer
C. C. CapitalExplanation
A parish has a main town called a capital because a capital is typically the most important and significant town or city within a region or jurisdiction. It serves as the administrative and political center, housing government offices, institutions, and often symbolizing the cultural and economic hub of the area. In the context of a parish, the capital town would likely be the central location for religious activities, community gatherings, and other important events.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Jamaica has __________ parishes?
- A.
A. 14
- B.
B. 3
- C.
13
- D.
21
Correct Answer
A. A. 14Explanation
Jamaica has 14 parishes.Rate this question:
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- 6.
A village is larger than a town.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The statement "A village is larger than a town" is incorrect. Generally, a town is larger than a village in terms of population, infrastructure, and amenities. Towns usually have a higher population density, more developed infrastructure, and a wider range of services compared to villages. Therefore, the correct answer is False.Rate this question:
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- 7.
A city is a very large and important town usually with more people than a town.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The statement accurately describes a city as a larger and more significant town with a higher population. Therefore, the correct answer is true.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Spanish Town is the capital city of Jamaica.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The statement is false because the capital city of Jamaica is Kingston, not Spanish Town. Spanish Town was the former capital of Jamaica but was replaced by Kingston in 1872.Rate this question:
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- 9.
The capital city is where the government works.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The statement is true because the capital city is typically the location where the government operates and carries out its functions. It is where the central government institutions, such as the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, are based. The capital city is often the political, administrative, and sometimes cultural center of a country, where major decisions and policies are made and implemented.Rate this question:
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- 10.
________ is the capital of Jamaica.
Correct Answer
KingstonExplanation
Kingston is the capital of Jamaica.Rate this question:
- 11.
The previous capital was named ________.
Correct Answer
Spanish TownExplanation
The previous capital was named Spanish Town.Rate this question:
- 12.
Each is correctly matched with its capital except:
- A.
A. Clarendon - May Pen
- B.
B. Hanover - Lucea
- C.
C. Trelawny - Falmouth
- D.
D. St. Ann - Ocho Rios
Correct Answer
D. D. St. Ann - Ocho RiosExplanation
The correct answer is D. St. Ann - Ocho Rios. Ocho Rios is not the capital of St. Ann. The capital of St. Ann is St. Ann's Bay. Ocho Rios is a popular tourist destination located in St. Ann, but it is not the capital.Rate this question:
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- 13.
How many parishes did Jamaica have when it was first divided into parishes?
- A.
A. 6
- B.
B. 14
- C.
C. 22
- D.
D. 7
Correct Answer
D. D. 7Explanation
When Jamaica was first divided into parishes, it had a total of 7 parishes.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Jamaica was organized into counties by the :
- A.
A. Tainos
- B.
B. Maroons
- C.
C. Spanish
- D.
D. British
Correct Answer
D. D. BritishExplanation
The correct answer is D. British because Jamaica was organized into counties by the British. Jamaica was colonized by the Spanish in the 15th century, but it was the British who took control of the island in 1655 and established their own system of governance. As part of their administration, the British divided Jamaica into counties for better management and governance. This division into counties by the British is still in place today, with Jamaica being divided into 14 parishes.Rate this question:
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