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Free CXC CSEC Caribbean History
Practice Paper

8 mixed-difficulty practice questions in the style of real CXC CSEC papers — answers, mark-scheme-style explanations, and the official exam structure all on one page.

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What the real CXC CSEC Caribbean History paper looks like

Paper 1 (Section A)
60 multiple-choice questions, 1 mark each. 75 minutes. Tests knowledge across the whole syllabus.
Paper 2
Structured short-answer + 1 extended response question. Section A is compulsory; Section B has a choice. Approximately 2 hours 10 minutes.
School-Based Assessment (SBA)
Coursework component graded by the teacher, externally moderated. Worth ~20-30% of the final grade depending on subject.
Total exam time: ~3.5 hours across Paper 1 and Paper 2 sittings.
Grading: Grades: I (highest) to VI (lowest). A grade of III or above is typically required for further study.

Mini practice paper: 8 questions

Mixed-difficulty questions from across the Caribbean History syllabus. Tap "Show answer" after each to check yourself.

Q1 · Difficulty 1/3

The West Indies Federation was established in which year?

  1. 1956
  2. 1958
  3. 1960
  4. 1962
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✓ Answer: B — 1958
Award 1 mark for identifying 1958 as the year the West Indies Federation was established. A is incorrect — 1956 was when the British Caribbean Federation Act was passed. C is incorrect — by 1960 the Federation was already functioning. D is incorrect — 1962 was when the Federation dissolved.
Q2 · Difficulty 1/3

Which of the following is the MAIN objective of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)?

  1. To establish a single currency for all member states
  2. To promote economic integration and cooperation among member states
  3. To create a unified military force for the region
  4. To replace national governments with a regional parliament
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✓ Answer: B — To promote economic integration and cooperation among member states
To promote economic integration and cooperation among member states. Award 1 mark for identifying economic integration/cooperation as the main objective. A is incorrect — while discussed, a single currency is not the main objective. C is incorrect — CARICOM is not a military alliance. D is incorrect — CARICOM does not seek to replace national governments.
Q3 · Difficulty 1/3

Which indigenous group was the first to migrate to the Caribbean islands from the Orinoco River region of South America?

  1. Kalinago
  2. Taíno
  3. Ciboney
  4. Maya
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✓ Answer: C — Ciboney
Award 1 mark for identifying the Ciboney (also called Guanahatabey) as the earliest migrants. A is incorrect — the Kalinago arrived later, around 1200 CE. B is incorrect — the Taíno migrated after the Ciboney. D is incorrect — the Maya were a Mesoamerican civilization, not Caribbean island settlers.
Q4 · Difficulty 2/3

A planter in Barbados complained that his apprentices were refusing to work beyond their required hours even when offered wages. Which official was responsible for investigating such disputes between planters and apprentices?

  1. The Governor
  2. The Stipendiary Magistrate
  3. The Colonial Secretary
  4. The Custos
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✓ Answer: B — The Stipendiary Magistrate
Award 1 mark for identifying the Stipendiary Magistrate as the official appointed to settle disputes. A is incorrect — the Governor oversaw the colony but did not handle individual disputes. C is incorrect — the Colonial Secretary handled administrative matters. D is incorrect — the Custos was a local parish official with limited judicial powers.
Q5 · Difficulty 2/3

In 1953, the British government suspended the constitution of British Guiana and removed the elected government from power. Which political party had won the 1953 elections?

  1. The People's National Congress
  2. The United Force
  3. The People's Progressive Party
  4. The People's National Movement
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✓ Answer: C — The People's Progressive Party
Award 1 mark for correct identification. A is incorrect — the PNC was formed later after a split from the PPP. B is incorrect — the United Force was formed in 1960. D is incorrect — the PNM was a Trinidad-based party.
Q6 · Difficulty 2/3

In 1655, an English naval expedition captured Jamaica from Spain. This conquest was part of which English military campaign?

  1. The Glorious Revolution
  2. The Western Design
  3. The Nine Years' War
  4. The War of Jenkins' Ear
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✓ Answer: B — The Western Design
Award 1 mark for identifying Cromwell's plan to attack Spanish territories in the Caribbean. A is incorrect — the Glorious Revolution (1688) was an internal English political event. C is incorrect — the Nine Years' War occurred later (1688–1697). D is incorrect — the War of Jenkins' Ear began in 1739, long after Jamaica's capture.
Q7 · Difficulty 1/3

In British Guiana, indentured labourers were legally bound to work on a single estate for a fixed period. What was the typical length of an indentureship contract?

  1. 3 years
  2. 5 years
  3. 10 years
  4. 15 years
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✓ Answer: B — 5 years
Award 1 mark for stating the standard contract length of five years. After this period, labourers could re-indenture for another five years or claim a return passage to India. A is incorrect — this was shorter than the standard contract. C and D are incorrect — these exceed the standard indentureship period.
Q8 · Difficulty 1/3

The Apprenticeship System was introduced in the British Caribbean colonies in which year?

  1. 1807
  2. 1834
  3. 1838
  4. 1865
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✓ Answer: B — 1834
Award 1 mark for identifying 1834 as the year the Apprenticeship System began. A is incorrect — 1807 was the year of the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act. C is incorrect — 1838 was when Apprenticeship ended. D is incorrect — 1865 was the year of the Morant Bay Rebellion.
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CXC CSEC Caribbean History FAQ

What does the CXC CSEC Caribbean History exam look like?
The CXC CSEC Caribbean History exam is structured across 3 components. Paper 1 (Section A): 60 multiple-choice questions, 1 mark each. 75 minutes. Tests knowledge across the whole syllabus. Paper 2: Structured short-answer + 1 extended response question. Section A is compulsory; Section B has a choice. Approximately 2 hours 10 minutes. School-Based Assessment (SBA): Coursework component graded by the teacher, externally moderated. Worth ~20-30% of the final grade depending on subject. Total exam time: ~3.5 hours across Paper 1 and Paper 2 sittings.
Can I download a free CXC CSEC Caribbean History past paper?
Real CXC past papers are published directly by CXC on their official website. Kramizo doesn't redistribute copyrighted past papers, but we do generate free AI-written practice papers in the exact same style — same command words, same difficulty tier, same mark conventions. Use this practice paper as warm-up, then time yourself on official past papers before exam day.
How is CXC CSEC Caribbean History graded?
Grades: I (highest) to VI (lowest). A grade of III or above is typically required for further study. Kramizo's practice questions are tagged with difficulty 1-3 mapping roughly to the lower, middle, and top grade boundaries you'll encounter in the real exam.