Revision Questions. Paper 2

Theme 1 – The Indigenous Peoples and the Europeans ( 2010)
Question 1.
Read the extract below, then answer the questions that follow.
Archaeologists have found evidence that the Indigenous Peoples were travellers. They moved easily
among the territories of the region for a variety of reasons and established settlements in suitable
locations. It is well established that they were very familiar with both the island and mainland areas.
(a) Identify THREE places of origin of the Indigenous Peoples who occupied the Caribbean region
when the Europeans arrived. ( 3 marks)
(b) Explain THREE factors that influenced the location of indigenous settlements. ( 6 marks)
(c) Examine FOUR aspects of the culture of the Indigenous Peoples that allowed them to travel easily
through the region. (16 marks)
Total 25 marks

Question 2.
(a) Outline TWO of the MAIN motives for the voyages of Columbus. ( 4 marks)
(b) Explain THREE difficulties faced by Europeans during the EARLY stages of New World settlement.
( 9 marks)
(c) Discuss FOUR effects of European activities on the environment of the New World.
(12 marks)
Total 25 marks

Theme 1 : The Indigenous Peoples and the Europeans (2011) 
Question 1.
(a) (i) What were the leaders of (a) the Taino and (b) the Kalinago peoples called? (2 marks)
(ii) How was the Kalinago leader chosen? (2 marks)
(b) Describe THREE functions of the Kalinago leader. (9 marks)
(c) Describe THREE features of the political system of EITHER the Taino OR the Mayan people.
(12 marks)
Total 25 marks
Question 2.
During the period 1498 to 1600, the colonial relationship between the Spanish and the Indigenous Peoples
was determined by two systems of labour. This was the basis of Spanish colonial society in the New
World.
(a) (i) Name the TWO systems of labour that were used by Spain in the New World.
(2 marks)
(ii) Name the person who introduced EACH system. (2 marks)
(b) Describe THREE requirements of these systems of labour. (9 marks)
(c) Examine THREE areas in which these systems of labour affected the Indigenous Peoples.
(12 marks)
Total 25 marks

Theme 1 – The Indigenous Peoples and the Europeans (2012)
Question 1.
(a) Name FOUR materials which were used by the Tainos of the Caribbean to construct their
homes. (4 marks)
(b) Outline THREE ways in which sculptures were used in the religious practices of the Tainos.
(9 marks)
(c) Describe THREE ways in which indigenous art forms were used in the buildings and craftsmanship
of the Tainos. (12 marks)
Total 25 marks

Question 2.
European contact with the Indigenous Peoples had consequences for both groups of people. While the
Europeans introduced new plants and animals, they also adopted some of the foods of the Indigenous
Peoples. However, European demands for labour significantly altered the lives of the Indigenous Peoples.
(a) Identify FOUR ways in which the Indigenous Peoples were required to provide labour for the
Europeans. (4 marks)
(b) Give THREE reasons why this labour was required. (9 marks)
(c) Explain THREE factors that were responsible for the withdrawal of this labour. (12 marks)
Total 25 marks

Theme 1 – The Indigenous Peonies and The Europeans (2007) 

Question 1:

a. Outline TWO reasons why Columbus undertook voyages out of Europe. (4 marks)

b. Explain THREE ways in which these voyages affected Europe and Europeans. (9 marks)

c. Discuss the ways in which these voyages affected the Indigenous peoples of the New World. (12 marks)

Total 25 marks

Question 2:

a. Outline FOUR forms of resistance used by the Indigenous peoples against enslavement by the Europeans. (4 marks)

b. Discuss THREE advantages that Indigenous peoples had in their resistance to the Spaniards. (9 marks)

c. Explain why resistance by Indigenous people against the Spaniards was generally not successful. (12 marks)

Total 25 marks