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MAURITIUS EXAMINATIONS SYNDICATE

The Certificate of Primary Education Examination
October 2014
HISTORY & GEOGRAPHY

(Subject Code No. 142)
Time:
1 hour
For Markers Use Only
Instructions to Candidates
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2.
Section/
Question
Check that this question paper

contains 4 questions printed on
12 pages numbered 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13.
You should not use red ink in

answering questions.
4.
Write all your answers clearly on

the question paper.
Marks
1A
Write your Index Number on the

question paper in the space
provided above.
3.
MARKING
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TOTAL
Attempt all questions.

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REVISION
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CONTROL
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SECTION A
For each item in Questions 1A and 1B, circle the letter which shows the correct answer.
Example:
Mauritius is found in the
Arctic Ocean.
Atlantic Ocean.
Indian Ocean.
Pacific Ocean.
Question 1A (16 marks) (Mauritius)

Study Map 1 and then answer items 1 to 5.
Map 1
Triolet
Rivire
du
Rempart
Pieter Both
Mountain
F
Bambous
G
E
km
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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Mountain E is
Le Morne Mountain.
Tourelle du Tamarin.
Piton de la Petite Rivire Noire.
Lion Mountain.
Sugar Mill
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F is
F.U.E.L.
Mdine.
Belle Vue.
Savannah.
Historical place G where the Dutch landed in Mauritius is
Cap Malheureux.
Souillac.
Port Louis.
Ferney.
What is the direction of Rivire du Rempart village from Pieter Both Mountain?
North East
South East
South West
North West
The distance in a straight line from Triolet to Rivire du Rempart is about
12 km.
15 km.
18 km.
21 km.
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Study Map 2 which shows the Indian Ocean region. Then answer items 6 to 8.
Map 2
New Delhi
J
Nairobi
Jakarta
jj
Gaborone
6.
Which one of these capital cities is nearest to the Equator?
A
B
C
D
7.
Jakarta
New Delhi
Nairobi
Group of islands H is the
A
B
C
D
8.
Gaborone
Chagos Archipelago.
Comoros.
Seychelles.
Maldives.
Port J from which Indian indentured labourers came to Mauritius during British rule is
A
B
C
D
Madras (Chennai).
Colombo.
Bombay (Mumbai).
Kolkata (Calcutta).
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Question 1B (16 marks)
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Diagram 1 shows a deep and steep river valley.
Diagram 1
A deep and steep river valley is called a
2.
3.
4.
crater.
gorge.
ridge.
hill.
In Rodrigues, volcanic ash and dust solidified to form

A
limestone.
basalt.
tuffs.
corals.
The land use in an area where crops are grown is known as
industrial land use.
recreational land use.
residential land use.
agricultural land use.
A powerful earthquake under the sea may cause a
tropical cyclone.
volcanic eruption.
tsunami.
flash flood.
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5.
6.
7.
8.
Which one of these plants was introduced in Ile de France from China?
Manioc
Ayapana
Nutmeg
Tea
The last Governor of Ile de France Charles Decaen built the
Government House in Port Louis.
village of Mahebourg.
port of Souillac.
Botanical Gardens at Pamplemousses.
During the British period, many people left Port Louis and went to live in the
Plaine Wilhems because of the
malaria disease.
destructive cyclones.
abolition of slavery.
closing down of sugar mills.
Which one of these dependencies exported coconuts to Mauritius during the British period?
Seychelles
Saint Brandon
Rodrigues
Agalega
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Question 2 (28 marks)
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1. Study carefully Picture 1 and Picture 2. Then answer questions (a) and (b).
Picture 1: National Park
Picture 2: Chimney of old sugar mill
Tick () the box showing the correct answer.

(a)
Which one should be protected as a historical monument?

National park
(b)
Chimney of old sugar mill
Which one is important for ecotourism?

National park
2.
Chimney of old sugar mill
Many tourists visit Rodrigues nowadays.

Complete sentences (a) to (e) with suitable words. Choose the correct words from the
list given below.
Caverne Patate
market
airport
guest houses
craft
Ile Cocos
One example has been done for you.
airport
(a) The place where airplanes land with tourists is the ...
.
(b) In the area of Port Mathurin, many tourists stay in
(c) One tourist attraction at Plaine Corail is
...
.....
(d) Tourists like to visit the bird sanctuary at
...
(e) Tourism creates jobs in .... industries.
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3.
Study Map 3 which shows contour lines for the height of the land in Rodrigues. Then
answer questions (a) and (b).
Map 3
contour line
settlement
Port-Mathurin
Mont Lubin
Marchal
(a) In Map 3, shade like this
the land which is more than 300 metres high.
(b) Which place (settlement) has the lowest temperature?
4.
Fill in the blanks in sentences (a) to (d) with the names of important personalities
in the past. Choose from the list of names given below.
Sir Veerasamy Ringadoo
Sir Robert Farquhar
Sir John Shaw Rennie
Captain Willoughby
Pierre Poivre
(a) The British officer who fought against the French in the Battle of Grand Port in
August 1810 was ... .
(b) After 1810, the first Governor of the British Colony of Mauritius was
....
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(c) After independence in 1968, .... became

the first Governor General of Mauritius.
(d) In 1992, the first president of the Republic of Mauritius was

....
5.
Study Map 4 which shows the Bay of Grand Port. Then answer questions (a) and (b).
Map 4
Vieux
Grand Port
Ile aux Fouquets
X
Mahebourg
Ile aux Aigrettes
(a)
Name small island
X which the British captured in August 1810 to attack the French.
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(b)
Why did the French build a fort on small island
X?
Give one reason.
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SECTION B
1.
Study Maps 5 (a) and 5 (b) which show areas under sugar cane cultivation in 1835 and
in 1870.
Map 5 (a): Areas under sugar cane
in 1835
(a)
Map 5 (b): Areas under sugar cane

in 1870
In which part of Mauritius was sugar cane mostly grown in 1835?

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(b)
Give two reasons why the areas under sugar cane cultivation increased between
1835 and 1870.
(i)
....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
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(ii)
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2.
Picture 3 shows the Aapravasi Ghat in Port Louis.
Marks
Picture 3
The Aapravasi Ghat has been declared a World Heritage Site. Give one reason why.
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During the French period, Port Louis became a busy port and town
in Ile de France.
3.
(a)
Name the French Governor who built the port and town of Port Louis.
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(b)
Give two reasons why Port Louis became the most important port and town of Ile
de France.
(i)
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(ii)
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1.
Study carefully Picture 4 which shows one environmental problem. Then answer
questions (a) and (b).
Picture 4
(a)
What is the environmental problem which is affecting some coastal areas?

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(b)
Give two damages which this problem may cause to the environment.
(i)
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(ii)
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2.
Study Diagram 2 which shows one type of rainfall in Mauritius and Rodrigues.
Diagram 2
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Now answer questions (a) and (b).

(a)
Marks
Name the type of rainfall shown in Diagram 2.

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(b)
(i) Which one of places A, B or C receives the least rainfall?

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(ii) Give one reason why.

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3. (a)
Market gardening is called commercial farming. Give one reason why.

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Picture 5: A greenhouse
(b)
Picture 5 shows market gardening in a greenhouse. Give one reason why

greenhouses are being used in market gardening today.
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MAURITIUS EXAMINATIONS SYNDICATE

HISTORY & GEOGRAPHY

Check that this question paper

You should not use red ink in

Write all your answers clearly on

Write your Index Number on the

Attempt all questions.

Mauritius Examinations Syndicate

Mauritius is found in the

Question 1A (16 marks) (Mauritius)

Piton de la Petite Rivire Noire.

Historical place G where the Dutch landed in Mauritius is

The distance in a straight line from Triolet to Rivire du Rempart is about

Please turn over this page

Which one of these capital cities is nearest to the Equator?

Group of islands H is the

Question 1B (16 marks)

Diagram 1 shows a deep and steep river valley.

A deep and steep river valley is called a

In Rodrigues, volcanic ash and dust solidified to form

The land use in an area where crops are grown is known as

industrial land use.

recreational land use.

residential land use.

agricultural land use.

A powerful earthquake under the sea may cause a

Please turn over this page

The last Governor of Ile de France Charles Decaen built the

Government House in Port Louis.

Botanical Gardens at Pamplemousses.

closing down of sugar mills.

Question 2 (28 marks)

Picture 2: Chimney of old sugar mill

Tick () the box showing the correct answer.

Which one should be protected as a historical monument?

Chimney of old sugar mill

Which one is important for ecotourism?

Chimney of old sugar mill

Many tourists visit Rodrigues nowadays.

One example has been done for you.

(d) Tourists like to visit the bird sanctuary at

(e) Tourism creates jobs in .... industries.

Please turn over this page

(a) In Map 3, shade like this

the land which is more than 300 metres high.

(b) Which place (settlement) has the lowest temperature?

Sir Robert Farquhar

Sir John Shaw Rennie

(c) After independence in 1968, .... became

(d) In 1992, the first president of the Republic of Mauritius was

Ile aux Fouquets

Ile aux Aigrettes

Name small island

X which the British captured in August 1810 to attack the French.

Why did the French build a fort on small island

Give one reason.

Please turn over this page

Map 5 (b): Areas under sugar cane

In which part of Mauritius was sugar cane mostly grown in 1835?

Picture 3 shows the Aapravasi Ghat in Port Louis.

Please turn over this page

Question 4 (20 marks)