Heritage

Question 1

Define heritage

Answer 1

Valuable aspects of culture which have been passed on through generations

Question 2

Name the types of Heritage and Define them. Give examples

Answer 2

Tangible- things we can touch (buildings, monuments)
intangible- but we cannot touch (dances, customs)
natural- things from nature (waterways, landscapes)

Question 3

Define national hero / icons

Answer 3

People who are widely recognize for their significant contribution to our country

Question 4

Define culture

Answer 4

The way of life of a group of people

Question 5

Define subcultures

Answer 5

Distinct expressions of culture within areas such as food religion music and art

Question 6

Define cultural Fusion/ syncretism

Answer 6

The process of combining aspects of two or more different cultures / subcultures

Question 7

how and when did the steel pan come about

Answer 7

The Steel pan, originated in Trinidad and tobago by African slaves. The development began in the late 1930s with the use of paint tins and dustbins. It later continued in the 1940s with larger containers such as oil drums, worn around necks with the tops hammered and grooved to produce new sound.

Question 8

What are the origins of calypso

Answer 8

Calypso music originates in Trinidad and Tobago but has roots from West African tribal songs of the 18th century and became popular in the early 20th century spreading through the Caribbean

Question 9

What is chutney music

Answer 9

Chutney music is a mixture of Indian and local music first appeared in Trinidad and Tobago in the 1940s