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 Jamaican Heritage Quiz Competition 2022
Competition Guidelines-
 The Competition is open to ladies of the Seventh Grade.
 Each class will have a team consisting of 4 ladies.
 Teams may appoint (2) student coaches from any higher grade level.
 Ladies will receive a bank of questions from which potential questions may be asked however additional
questions may be cooperated into the quiz.
*Round One Guidelines.*
Section 1
☞ All teams be given 3 sets of alternate questions valued at (3) marks, for each correct answer.
3 marks will be subtracted for incorrect answers or if the team fails respond within a minute.
Section 2
☞ Each team will be given a minute to answer as many questions as possible.
☞ At the end of both sections, the team with the lowest score will be eliminated. The remaining teams will then
advance to round two.
ROUND TWO
☞ The four teams that advanced from round one will face each other -A and B, C and D (teams will be
randomly selected for face off) .
Section (1) One
☞Both teams will have (2) two minutes of alternative questions. Each team will have 5 seconds in which to
answer each question. Questions can be passed to the next team.
Section (2) Two
☞Each team will be given 3 one minute slots to respond to as many questions as possible. Questions cannot be
passed to the opposing team.
Section (3) Three
The exciting Buzzer section will last for 3 minutes. Teams gain 2 points for correct answers and will lose 2
points for incorrect answers.
☞ Should there be a tie, a question will be asked, to break said.
☞The team with the highest score wins.
☞ The winning teams will advance to the live finals.
 Hampton Seventh Grade Heritage
Quiz Q & A
SECTION ONE---General Knowledge

1. Which former Governor General had the middle name Clarence? Sir Clifford Campbell
2. Who arrived as Governor of Jamaica in 1862? Edward Eyre
3. The ‘way of life’ of a people is referred to as their culture.
4. At what time of year is the Boston Jerk Festival held? Summer Time
5. Mico College is named after whom? Lady Mico
6. What is Jamaica’s oldest existing newspaper? The Gleaner (1834)
7. Who is the Emperor of the Rastafarian faith? Haile Selassie
8. What’s the correct name for the former don/strong man of the Tivoli Gardens community that was
extradited to the USA on weapons and cocaine trade charges in June of 2010? Christopher ‘Dudus’ Coke.
9. Extend these abbreviations:
a. CXC Caribbean Examination Council
b. ACIJ African Caribbean Institute of Jamaica
c. SDC Social Development Commission
d. ALPART Aluminum Partners of Jamaica
e. JCDC Jamaica Cultural Development Commission
f. CDA Child Development Agency
g. JCF Jamaica Constabulary Force
h. NCYD National Centre for Youth Development
i. JDF Jamaica Defense Force
j. LTM Little Theatre Movement
k. JLS Jamaica Library Service
l. GSAT Grade Six Achievement Test
m. NIS National Insurance Scheme
n. BITU Bustamante Industrial Trade Union
o. GOJ Government of Jamaica
p. JNHT Jamaica National Heritage Trust
q. OUR Office of Utilities Regulation
 r. JTB Jamaica Tourist Board
s. KSAC Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation
t. NWU National Workers Union
u. JFB Jamaica Fire Brigade
v. IOJ Institute of Jamaica
w. JSIF Jamaica Social Investment Fund
10. What event is celebrated at the Little Theatre starting on Boxing Day each year? National Pantomime
11. Why were the Mico Schools established? To educate former slaves.
12. In which year were the Mico schools established? 1835
13. Which Foundation was responsible for the establishment of the Mico schools? The Lady Mico Trust
14. What is the main ore of aluminum in Jamaica? Bauxite
15. Jamaica was formally recognized as an English possession by which treaty in 1670? Treaty of Madrid
16. On which of his voyages was Christopher Columbus said to have discovered the island of Jamaica? Second
17. Give the name of one of Columbus’s ship? Capitana and the Santiago de Palos (Pinta, Nina, Santa
Maria)
18. Who represents the British monarch, as head of state in Jamaica? Governor General
19. What title is given to the wife of the Governor General? Lady
20. List the Award of National Honours of Jamaica in order from least to greatest.
a. Order of Distinction
b. Order of Jamaica
c. Order of Merit
d. Order of Nation
e. Order of National Hero
21. Who is the founder and CEO of Lasco Jamaica Ltd? Lascelles Chin (formed 1988)
22. Who was Jamaica’s first native Governor General? Sir Clifford Campbell
23. Who is Jamaica’s present GG? Sir Patrick Allen
24. Who does the Governor General represent in Jamaica? The Queen of England
25. How many native Governors General have served Jamaica since independence? 6
26. What caused the major unrest at the Frome Sugar factory in 1938? Wage strike
 SECTION TWO---National Symbols

Ackee - The national fruit of Jamaica

The Jamaican Flag

Doctor Bird - The national bird of Jamaica

Blue Mahoe - The national tree of Jamaica

Lignum Vitae - The national flower of Jamaica

The Jamaican Coat Of Arms

27. Summarized meanings for the colours in the Jamaican flag:
a. gold - the bright sunshine or sunlight and the country's natural wealth and
beauty
b. green - the lush agriculture and vegetation of the land or agriculture and
hope for the future
c. black - the skin colour of the people or burdens and hardships of the past
28. Who brought the ackee and breadfruit plants to Jamaica? The English Captain Bligh[1793]
29. The Coat of Arms was designed by William Sandcraft.
30. What fruit can be found on the National Coat of Arms? Pineapple
31. The Jamaican flag should be placed at the right of all other flags
32. What animal is found on the Coat of Arms? A Jamaican Crocodile
33. Which National Symbol is called the ‘wood of life’? The National Flower (Lignum Vitae)
34. What is the colour of the cross on the Jamaican Coat of Arms? Red
35. Which flag did the Jamaican flag replace in 1962? Union Jack
36. What types of people are on the Jamaican Coat of Arms? Tainos (a male and a female)
37. What is the male Taino holding on the Jamaican Coat of Arms? A bow
38. What is the female Taino holding on the Jamaican Coat of Arms? A fruit basket
39. What is the name of the reptile on the top of the Jamaican Coat of Arm? Crocodile
40. What does the crest of the Jamaica’s Coat of Arms represent? The Royal Helmet and British Mantling
41. What type of fruit is on the Jamaican Coat of Arms? Pineapples
42. Who designed the Jamaican Coat of Arms? Archbishop of Canterbury
43. State the Jamaican Motto. Out of Many One People
 SECTION THREE---Dates

44. In which year was Apprenticeship granted in Jamaica? 1834

45. Give the year when Marcus Garvey died? 1940
46. In which year did Jamaica first qualify for the World Cup football finals? 1998
47. When was jackfruit introduced to Jamaica? 1782
48. In which year did Christopher Columbus come to Jamaica? 1494
49. When was the BITU formed? 1938
50. In which year was the remains of Marcus Garvey brought to Jamaica from England? 1964
51. Columbus landed in Jamaica in May of the year? 1494.
52. Which year was Paul Bogle hanged? 1865
53. At what time was the Union Jack flag lowered and the Jamaican flag raised when Jamaica gained
independence? midnight 5th August
54. In which year was the capital of Jamaica changed from Spanish Town to Kingston? 1872.
55. What’s the date when Jamaica gained independence? August 6th , 1962
56. In what year was Garvey’s body taken to Jamaica? 1964
57. When is National Heroes Day celebrated in Jamaica each year? 3rd Monday in October
58. When did hurricane Ivan hit Jamaica? September 11, 2004
Identify these Governors General

59. Sir Kenneth Blackburne (6 August–30 November 1962)

60. Sir Clifford Campbell (1 December 1962–2 March 1973)

61. Sir Florizel Glasspole (27 June 1973–31 March 1991)

62. Sir Howard Cooke (1 August 1991–15 February 2006)

63. Sir Kenneth O. Hall (15 February 2006–26 February 2009)

64. Sir Patrick Allen (26 February 2009–present)
65. The current Jamaican flag was adopted on Jamaica's Independence Day, 6 August 1962.
66. In what year was ALPART founded. 1969
67. When were these national heroes born and when did they die?
a. Nanny (1680-1750)
b. Sam Sharpe (1801-1832)
c. George William Gordon (1820-1865)
d. Paul Bogle (1822-1865)
e. Marcus Garvey (1887-1940)
f. Bustamante (1884-1977)- Prime Minister 1962-1967
g. Norman Manley (1893-1969)- He was Jamaica’s first and only Premier
from 1959-1962
68. Name the National Holidays according to the given dates:
a. January 1 New Year’s Day
b. The 5 Ash Wednesday
c. The Friday 40 days after AW Good Friday
d. The Monday after GF Easter Monday
e. May 23 Labour Day
f. August 1 Emancipation Day
g. August 6 Independence Day
h. 3rd Monday in October National Hero’s Day
i. 2nd Sunday in November Poppy Day (Remembrance or Armistice)
69. The abeng is blown by the maroons on special occasions; one such occasion is the 6th of January.
70. April’s Fool Day falls on April 1st.
71. The date January 14, 1907, is associated with what major even in Jamaicat? The Kingston Earthquake
72. The date, June 7, 1692, is popular for what event in Jamaica? Port Royal Earthquake
73. In which year was Maroon Town founded? 1739
74. Give the date when Cudjoe and other maroons signed a peace treaty with the English to end the maroon
war? 1st March 1738
75. In which year was the Ackee introduced to Jamaica? 1778
76. In which year did the first set of Africans slaves arrived in Jamaica? 1513
77. In which year did the English took over Jamaica? 1655
78. In which century was sugar cane introduced to Jamaica by the Spanish? 16th
79. In which year was the Almond (terminalia Catappa) introduced to Jamaica? 1790
80. What was the date of the Port Royal earthquake? June 7th, 1692
81. In which year was the Morant Bay Rebellion? 1865
82. Give the date when Paul Bogle was captured, tried and hanged? October 23, 1865
83. Which holiday is celebrated on August 6 in Jamaica? Independence Day
84. How long is the Atlantic hurricane season? 6 months (from June to November)
85. What is the name of the religious holiday observed in Jamaica as the beginning of lent? Ash Wednesday
86. In which year was the Order of National Hero established in Jamaica? 1969
87. In which year was the ‘bull frog’ brought to Jamaica from Barbados? 1844
88. In which year was the national hero Alexander Bustamante born? 1884 (24th February)
89. In which year did the national hero Alexander Bustamante die? 1977
90. In which year was Alexander Bustamante Knighted by the Queen of England? 1955
91. In which year was the Calabar College opened in Jamaica? 1843
92. In which year was the Calabar School moved from Rio Bueno in Trelawny to East Queen Street Baptist
Church preemies? 1869
93. In which year did the first set of Chinese arrive in Jamaica? 1854
94. In which year was cinnamon introduced to Jamaica? 1782
95. In which year did Christopher Columbus first arrived on the island of Jamaica? On 6 May, 1494
96. Give the specific dates of which Christopher Columbus said to have marooned in St. Ann’s Bay for one full
year? 25 June 1503 to 29 June 1504
97. On what date was full freedom given to slaves in Jamaica? 1st August 1838
98. When was the first publication of the Gleaner newspaper in Jamaica? 13th September 1834
99. On what date was George Williams Gordon hanged? 23rd October 1865
100. In which year did hurricane Charlie hit Jamaica?1951
101. Give the date when Hurricane Gilbert hit Jamaica. 12th September 1988
102. In which year did Hurricane Ivan hit Jamaica? 2004
103. In which year did Alexander Bustamante have his name deed poll from William Alexander Clarke?
1944
104. For how many years did the British rule over Jamaica? 307

Beauty contest winners

105. Carole Joan Crawford, Miss World 1963

106. Cindy Breakspeare, Miss World 1976 (mother of Damion ‘Junior Gang’ Marley)
107. Lisa Hanna, Miss World 1993
108. Yendi Phillips, 1st runner-up, Miss Universe 2010
109. The January 6 Festival (Cudjoe’s Day) held by the Maroons every year is to commemorate the signing
of the peace treaty with the British after the Maroon War.
 SECTION FOUR---Heroes

110. Whose teachings developed the Rastafarianism? Marcus Garvey

111. What is the title given to the National Hero? Right Excellent
112. Which National hero was affectionately called ‘the chief’? Bustamante
113. This hero was a lawyer, soldier, politician and athlete, who is he? Norman Manley
114. For which National hero is the House of Parliament named? George William Gordon
115. In which country did Marcus Garvey die? England
116. What was Marcus Garvey’s first occupation? Printer
117. Before Gordon House was built in 1960 what is the name of the building that legislators used to meet?
Headquarters House
118. What was the Motto of the Universal Negro Improvement Association? One God! One Aim! One
Destiny!
119. What office did Paul Bogle hold in the Baptist Church? Deacon
120. Who captured Paul Bogle? the Maroons (near Torrington in Thomas)
121. Who sculpted the statue of Paul Bogle that is erected in front of the Morant Bay Courthouse in St
Thomas? Edna Manley
122. Which National hero is regarded as ‘the father of the nation’? Norman Manley
123. Who was credited for forming the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA)? Marcus Garvey
124. Other than the National Heroes Park, where else can a complete statue of Paul Bogle be found? In front
of the Morant Bay Court House
125. Whose statue stands in front of the St. Ann’s Parish Library? Marcus Garvey
126. Which two former Premier and Prime Minister were related? Norman Manley & Alexander
Bustamante
127. What is the former name for the Norman Manley International Airport? Palisadoes Airport
128. After whom is the airport in the western end of Jamaica named? Donald Sangster
129. What is the name of the narrow strip of land that leads to the Norman Manley International airport and
Port Royal? Palisadoes Road
130. Who is said to have helped Paul Bogle organize the Morant Bay Rebellion? George William Gordon
131. Who was the husband of the Jamaican Artist Edna Manley? Norman Manley
132. What is the middle name of the National Hero Norman Manley? Washington
133. What was the birth name of Alexander Bustamante? William Alexander Clarke
134. Who founded the Jamaica Labour Party? Alexander Bustamante
135. In which district was Alexander Bustamante born? Blenheim , Hanover
136. To which trade union is Alexander Bustamante associated? BITU
137. How many seats were contested in the first General Elections in Jamaica? 32
138. How many seats did Jamaica Labour Party win in the first general elections? 23
139. Who was the only person to be made National Hero while he was alive? Alexander Bustamante
140. Name three national symbols that were named after Alexander Bustamante? Port Bustamante,
Bustamante Children Hospital, and the Bustamante bridge in St. Thomas
141. Marcus Garvey was sentenced for fraud for two years in which prison? Atlanta Federal Prison
142. Who sculpted the statue of Marcus Garvey located outside the St. Ann Parish Library? Alvin Marriott
143. In which country did Marcus Garvey die? England
144. Where does Marcus Garvey’s body now lie? National Heroes Park
145. What was the name of George Williams Gordon’s father? Joseph Gordon
146. In which community in Jamaica was George Williams Gordon from? Cherry Garden, St. Andrew
147.
 SECTION FIVE---People

148. Indentured workers were mostly of the Chinese & Indian descents.
149. The cult movement ‘Bedwardism’ is named after whom? Alexander Bedward.
150. What is believed to have happened to Bedward after he died? He became a …and flew away.
151. Who are referred to as the Red Coats? The British
152. Who is the founder of Rastafarianism? Leonard Howell
153. Who do Rastafarians refer to as ‘babylon’? The police
154. What is another name for a balmist/balm man/balm woman in Jamaica? Obeah man/woman.
155. Alexander Bedward was a Revivalist, from August Town.
156. What is the name of the ‘White Witch of Rose Hall’? Annie Palmer
157. From which Continent was most of the Arawakan –Speaking people from? South America
158. What is the name given to the communal ceremony performed by the tainos to mark a great event in
their lives? Areito
159. What is the name given to a craftsman in Jamaica who makes and maintain shoes for horses and metal
parts for carts and drays? Blacksmith
160. What name was given to the chief leader of the Tainos? Cacique
161. What is the name given to a person who sells on the street of Jamaica? Higgler
162. What name is given to the large rectangle house to a Cacique? Bohio
163. How could one identify the house of a Cacique? It was separate from the rest of houses and rectangle
in shape
164. How was a Cacique buried? Seated on a stool
165. What is the name of the stool that a Cacique would be buried on? Duhos
166. Give two reasons for which a Cacique would declare war on each other? Trespassing on hunting or
fishing right or a breach of marriage agreements

From whom did the English capture Jamaica in 1655? Spaniards

Which Jamaica Scientist is credited for developing the Jamaica Hope, Jamaica Red Poll and the Jamaica Black
Cattles? Dr. Thomas P. Lecky

167. What is the name given to the process which Tainos and Caribs practice to shape the forehead of their
babies into a desired form or shape? bilobe (cranial Deformation)
168. Which tribe was the maroon captain and leader Cudjoe from? Ashanti
169. Who were the rulers of Spain when Columbus came to Jamaica? King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella
170. What name was given to Jamaica by the Spaniards? Santiago
171. Who is the crowned ‘King of Dancehall”? King Yellow Man
172. Who is a blacksmith? One who makes horse shoes.
173. A made-believe sorcerer in Jamaican stories that was considered to travel in the country sides and kill
his victims then remove their heart for evil purposes was Black-heart Man (Black Art Man)
174. Which Maroon Leader had his headquarters in the Cockpit Country? Cudjoe
175. After the brother of which famous maroon leader was Accompong Town named? Cudjoe, Nanny or
Johnny
176. Name two of Cudjoe’s brothers? Johnny and Accompong
177. What name is given to the head of the maroon tribe in St. Elizabeth? Colonel

Who took the first breadfruit to Jamaica? Captain Bligh

178. Who took the ackee from Jamaica to London where it was given the scientific name Bligha Sapida in
1806? Captain Bligh
179. What is the stage name of the DJ Winston Foster? King Yellowman
180. Which Jamaican artist sculpted Negro Aroused? Edna Manley
181. What name is given by the Rastafarians to the oppressor or the place of oppression? Babylon
182. What name is given to the Tainos Zemis of the sprit of vegetation and fertility and means Lord of the
Harvest? Baibrama
183. To whom is the term ‘Bungo’ referred in Jamaica? Natty Dread Rastafarian
184. The first inhabitants of Jamaica were the Tainos.
185. What was the Arawak chief called? Cacique
186. Which set of people were popularly known for the jerking method? Maroons
187. What did the Tainos call Jamaica? Xaymaca
188. Xaymaca means ‘land of wood and water’.
189. The most unique Jamaican religion is Rastafarianism.
190. Who was Jamaica's first radio broadcaster? John Grinan
191.
192.

Activists

193. Marcus Garvey, founder of the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA)
Artists and writers

194. Claude McKay, Writer

195. Edna Manley, sculptor
196. Louise Bennett-Coverly, poet
197. Mutabaruka, poet

Science and medicine

198. What is the occupation of Thomas Lecky? Scientist of Portland, Jamaica. Father of the Jamaican
Dairy Industry. Scientific development of Jamaican livestock.
199. How old is the world record holder of the 100m?
200. Who are the main hosts of the Prime Time News? Michael Sharpe and Dorraine Samuels
201. Hope Gardens was named after whom? Major Richard Hope
202. Who host the programme ‘Profiles’ on Television Jamaica? Ian Boyne
203.
 SECTION SIX---Sports

204. Name one famous Jamaican Boxer who represented Jamaica in a Summer Olympic game? Michael
McCallum and Dwight Fraser
205. Sunshine Girls is the name given to which Jamaican sporting team? Netball
206. What is the name of the day that follows Christmas day in Jamaica? Boxing Day
207. Where was Test Cricket played in Jamaica before Sabina Park? Kingston Race Course
208. Where was organized horse racing held before it was taken to Caymanas Park in 1959? Knutsford Park
209. Where did organized horse racing first take place in Jamaica? Kingston Race Course
210. What national structure is now host of the old Kingston Race Course? National Heroes Park
211. When organized horse racing was moved from Kingston Race Course in 1905, to what site was it taken?
Knutsford Park
212. Who first won Olympic Gold for Jamaica? Arthur Wint (in 1948)
213. What is another name for the Jamaica football team? Reggae Boyz
214. Name Jamaica’s only horse racing track. Caymanas Park

Sports: Identify the sport that these individuals are associated with.

215. Asafa Powell, sprinter, former 100m world record holder (track and field)
216. Bridgette Foster-Hylton- Track & Field (110 m Hurdles)
217. Chris Gayle, Cricket
218. Courtney Walsh, Cricket
219. Donald Quarrie, – Track and field (200 Metre Gold Medalist)
220. Donald Quarrie, - Track and field
221. Donovan Ricketts - Football
222. George Headley, - Cricket
223. James Beckford- Track and field
224. Melanie Walker, Track and field (400m Olympic Record Holder -Beijing 2008)
225. Michael Holding, Cricket
226. Mike McCallum - Boxing
227. Natasha Askale Ricketts - Gymnastics and Table Tennis
228. Nikeisha A. Ricketts – Tennis (First under 13 tennis player to beat USA under 13 best Natiesha
Williams)
229. Omar Cummings – Football (Jamaica national football team football player. He currently plays for the
Colorado Rapids).
230. Ricardo Fuller – Football (Jamaica-born Premier League and Jamaica national football team football
player. He currently plays for Stoke City).
231. Ricardo Gardner – Football (Jamaica-born Premier League and Jamaica national football team football
player. He currently plays for Bolton Wanderers).
232. Ricardo ‘Peppe’ Goodison- Football (Jamaica national football team football player).
233. Shavar Thomas – Football (Jamaica-born MLS and Jamaica national football team football player. He
currently plays for Chivas USA).
234. Steve Bucknor - former International cricket umpire
235. Trecia Smith- Track and field (Triple Jumper)
236. Tyrone Marshall – Football (Jamaica-born MLS and Jamaica national football team football player. He
currently plays for Toronto F.C)..
237. Usain Bolt – Football (Sprinter, World Record and Olympic Record Holder 100m & 200m (Beijing
2008)
238. Veronica Campbell-Brown – Track and field (sprinter)
239. Name the outstanding Jamaican sprinter who held 400-meter and 440-yard world records and was a
member of the Jamaican 4 X 400 relay team that won the gold medal while also setting a world record at the
1948 Olympics? Herb McKenley.
240.
 SECTION SEVEN---Currency

241. Which Jamaican monetary note is referred to as the ‘wrap head’? $500
242. Why do they call a $500 bill a ‘nanny’ in Jamaica? The image of Nanny of the Maroons appears on
the $500 note.
243. Name the individuals who appear on the Jamaican Currency starting from the 10c to $5000 note:
a. 10c- Paul Bogle
b. 25c- Marcus Garvey
c. $1- Alexander Bustamante
d. $5- Norman Manley
e. $10- George William Gordon
f. $20- Marcus Garvey
g. $50- Sam Sharpe
h. $100- Donald Sangster
i. $500- Nanny of the Maroons
j. $1000- Michael Manley
k. $5000- Hugh Shearer
 SECTION EIGHT---Politics

244. Which trade union was named after a former prime minister? Bustamante Industrial Trade Union
245. If today was September 22, 1967, who would be our Prime Minister? The Most Hon. Hugh Shearer
246. Which Prime Minister served for the longest period? The Most Hon. P. J. Patterson
247. How long did Mr. Patterson serve as Prime Minister? 18 years
248. The first Custos of Jamaica was Henry Morgan. (Custos of Port Royal)

249. Identify this former PM. Sir. Donald Sangster

250. Who is Jamaica’s Information Minister? Ruel Reid
251. Who is the Deputy Prime Minister? Dr. Kenneth Baugh
252. Who is the Head of government? The Prime Minister
253. What is the name of the building that houses the Prime Minister’s office? Jamaica House
254. Who was the first chief minister of Jamaica? Alexander Bustamante
255. Which Jamaican Prime Minister was married to his private secretary of many year? Alexander
Bustamante
256. What was the name of the wife of the Prime Minister Alexander Bustamante? Gladys Longbridge
257. What was the maiden name for the wife of the late PM, Sir Alexander Bustamante? Longbridge
258. What is the name of the South American politician who came to Jamaica in 1818? Simon Bolivar
259. What is the name of Jamaica’s first Spanish Governor? Juan de Esquivel
260. Who is the Mayor of Black River? Councillor Derrick Sangster
 SECTION NINE---Places

261. In which parish in Jamaica can you find Constant Spring? St. Andrew
262. In which mountainous region of Jamaica did the maroon Captain Cudjoe setup his headquarters?
Cockpit Country, near Petty River
263. Where in Jamaica is the Coke Methodist Church? Kingston at east Parade
264. What name did Christopher Columbus give to St. Ann’s Bay? Santa Gloria
265. Which building originally housed the Immaculate Conception High School? Constant Spring Hotel
266. What does the abbreviation KSAC stand for? Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation
267. What is the name given to the residence of Tainos after death? Coyaba
268. In which parish in Jamaica can you find Alligator Pond? Manchester
269. Where in Jamaica was formerly called Montgomery Corner? Cross Roads
270. Where in Jamaica does the Jamaica Agriculture Society (JAS) hold an annual show where farmers
showcase agriculture activities? Denbigh
271. In which parish of Jamaica can you find Devon House? St Andrew
272. In which parish of Jamaica can you find Discovery Bay? St. Ann
273. What was the original name given to Discovery Bay? Puerto Seco of Dry Harbour
274. Where in Jamaica can you find the Ferry River? St Catherine
275. In which parish of Jamaica is the Flat Bridge? St. Catherine
276. Over which river is the Flat Bridge built? Rio Cobre
277. Where in Jamaica is the Folly Point Light House located which was built in 1888? Portland
278. Where in Jamaica is Fort Nugent? Harbour View
279. Where in Jamaica can you find the Martello Tower? Fort Nugent or Harbour View
280. Where in Jamaica can you find the German town or Seaford town? Westmoreland
281. What is the name given to the two islets in Old Harbour Bay in St, Catherine? Goat Islands
282. What is the name of the building at the corner of Duke and Beeston Street, in Kingston? Gordon House
283. In which parish of Jamaica can you find Half Way Tree? St. Andrew
284. What is the name of the structure that was erected in the Half Way Tree square in 1913 as a memorial to
King Edward VII? The Half Way Tree Clock
285. What is the capital of the parish of Hanover? Lucea
286. In which parish in Jamaica can you find the Holland Estate? St. Elizabeth
287. What is the name of the Church at North Street in Downtown, Kingston, which is operated by the
Roman Catholics? Holy Trinity Cathedral
288. Where in Jamaica can you find Hope Gardens? St. Andrew
289. In which parish of Jamaica can you find Ironshore? St. James
290. Which college is located at 1Arthur Wint Drive, Kingston 5? Edna Manley College of Visual and
Performing Art
291. What is the capital of Trelawny? Falmouth
292. In which parish can you find Fern Gully? St. Ann
293. Where in Jamaica can you find the Ferry highway? Between Kingston and Spanish Town
294. What was Flat Bridge formerly called? Sixteen Mile Walk
295. What penal institution is located at Fort Augusta? Prison for women
296. What was the previous name for what is now called Fort Augusta? Mosquito Point
297. In honour of who was the Fort Augusta name? Mother of king George 111
298. What was the first Free Village in Jamaica? Sligoville
299. Where in St. Ann was Marcus Garvey born? St Ann’s Bay
300. What is the original name given to Anglican churches? The Church of England
301. Black River was originally called Rio Caobana
302. Another name for the Bamboo Avenue in Jamaica is Holland Bamboo.
303. In what parish is the Annotto Bay Baptist Church located? St. Mary
304. Traditional Schools Denomination/Parish
a. Immaculate Conception HS Roman Catholic
b. Manning’s School Westmoreland
c. Queen’s College St. Catherine
d. Wolmer’s Schools Kingston
e. Hampton School Anglican/St. Elizabeth
f. Jamaica College St. Andrew
305. The Cockpit Country extends over which parishes? St. Elizabeth, St. James and Trelawny
306. From which country was the Ackee brought to Jamaica? West Africa
307. In which parish of Jamaica can you find the town of Adelphi? St. James
308. In which parish of Jamaica can you find the district of Albion? St. Thomas, Manchester
309. In which parish of Jamaica can you find Admiral Town? Kingston
310. What was the capital of the former parish of Vere? Alley
311. Which church oversee the Alpha school in Jamaica? Roman Catholic
312. In which parish of Jamaica can you find the town of Annotto Bay? St Mary
313. In which of the St. Andrew communities was the revivalist Alexander Bedward from? August Town
314. What name is given to a yard where a cluster of flag is seen and may be associated with revivalist
religion and obeah? Balm Yard
315. In which parish in Jamaica can you find the Bath Mineral Spring? St. Thomas
316. In which parish in Jamaica can you find the Bath Botanic Garden? St. Thomas
317. In which river did Alexander Bedward baptize his followers? Hope River
318. Which town in Jamaica was the first to receive electricity? Black River; (Waterloo Guest House to be
exact)
319. In which parish of Jamaica can you find the district of Bluefields? Westmoreland
320. In which three parishes of Jamaica can you find the Blue Mountains? St Andrew, St. Thomas and
Portland
321. In which parish of Jamaica is the Boston Jerk Festival held each year? Portland
322. In which Jamaican parish is the town of Brown’s Town? St. Ann
323. In which parish of Jamaica can you find Bull Bay and Cow Bay? St. Thomas
324. Name the parishes in the county of Surrey. Kingston & St. Andrew, Portland & St. Thomas
325. Which free villages can be found in Manchester? Porus & Maidtone
326. Which Jamaican city was once labeled as ‘the wickedest city on Earth’? Port Royal
327. Tell where (town &/or parish) these places of interest can be found.
a. Dunn’s River Falls Ocho Rios, St. Ann
b. Fern Gully [Link]/Kingston
c. .Spanish Town Bridge Spanish Town, St. Catherine
d. Ferry River St. Catherine
e. Holy Trinity Cathedral Kingston
f. Iron Bridge Spanish Town, St. Catherine
g. Folly Point Lighthouse Portland
h. Newcastle St. Andrew
i. Appleton Estate Siloah, St. Elizabeth
j. Blue Mountain Peak St. Andrew, Portland & St. Tomas
k. Fort Augusta St. Catherine (Prison for females)
l. Flat Bridge St. Catherine
m. National Stadium & Arena Arthur Wint Dr., Kingston
n. Tombstone Lacovia, St. Elizabeth
o. YS Falls St. Elizabeth
p. St. Andrew Parish Library Tom Redcam Dr., Kingston
q. Up Park Camp St. Andrew
r. Twickenham Park St. Catherine
s. Ward Theatre Kingston
t. Lover’s Leap St. Elizabeth
u. Craft Market Down Town, Kingston
v. National Hero’s Park Kingston
w. Emancipation Park Kingston
x. Caribbean Sculpture Park UTECH, St. Andrew
y. Bath Botanical Gardens Bath, St. Thomas
z. Hope Gardens St. Andrew
aa. Two Sisters Cave Hellshire Hills, St. Catherine
bb. Castleton Gardens St. Mary
cc. Milk River Clarendon
dd. Jubilee Market Kingston
ee. Bath St. Thomas
ff. Rockfort St. Andrew
gg. Bob Marley Museum 56 Old Hope Rd, St. Andrew
hh. Folk Museum St. Catherine
ii. Arawak Museum St. Catherine
jj. Bank of Jamaica Money Museum Kingston
kk. Bank of Jamaica Kingston
ll. King’s House Kingston
mm. Good Hope Trelawny
nn. Vale Royal *St. Andrew: built in 1700s by William Taylor-planter
oo. Devon House Kingston
pp. Waterloo Great House St. Elizabeth
qq. Rose Hall Great House St. James
rr. Jackson’s Bay Cave Clarendon
ss. Yallahs River St. Thomas
tt. Gourie Cave Manchester
uu. Grand Cave St. Catherine
vv. Runaway/Green Grotto Cave St. Ann
ww. Blufields Beach Westmoreland
 xx. Font Hill Beach Westmoreland
yy. Giddy House Port Royal
zz. Rio Minho Clarendon (largest river)
aaa. Rio Grande Portland
bbb. James Bond Beach St. Mary
ccc. Jamaica House Kingston
ddd. Rio Cobre St. Catherine
328. In which parish is the Boston Jerk Festival held annually? Portland
329. Where in Jamaica is “Lard Bay”? Montego Bay, St. James.
330. In which parish is the Jubilee Market located? Kingston
331. Which community and parish is Usain Bolt from? Sherwood Content, Trelawny
332. In which parish will you find Holland Bamboo Avenue? St. Elizabeth
333. How long is the Holland Bamboo Avenue? Approximately 3 miles or …km
334. The first free village in Jamaica was Sligoville (St. Catherine).
335. What’s the name of the multi-purpose stadium in Trelawny? Greenfield Stadium
336. In which Jamaican capital would you find the Donald Sangster International Airport? Montego Bay
337. Where are statues/monuments of the National Heroes found all together? National Heroes Park
338. Name the only maroon town left on the western side of Jamaica (St. Elizabeth to be exact). Accompong
339. Which maroon town was Cudjoe in charge of? Trelawny Town
340. Nanny Town is found in which parish? Portland
341. Name the first capital for Trelawny. Martha Brae
342. Which parish in Jamaica is referred to as the ‘Food Basket’ of Jamaica? St. Elizabeth
343. Which parish is referred to as the ‘Garden Parish’ of Jamaica? St. Ann
344. Which community is called the ‘shrimp capital’? Middle Quarters
345. The Denbigh Agri-Industrial Show is held in which parish? Clarendon **in the Independence season
(the weekend [3 days] close to Independence Day)
346. How high are the Blue Mountains? 2256 meters
347. In which parish of Jamaica can we find the Cabaritta River? Westmoreland
348. In which parish was the Calabar College first opened to train Jamaican Ministers? Trelawny
349. In which parish is the Cane River? St. Thomas
350. What is the name of the botanic gardens on the bank of the Wag Water River in the parish of St. Mary?
Castleton Gardens
351. Where in Jamaica can you find the Catherine’s Peak? St. Andrew
352. What is the name of the longest river cave in Jamaica? Gourie Cave, near to Dump Manchester
353. In which parish in Jamaica can you find the Jackson’s Bay Caves? Clarendon
354. What is another name for the Runaway Cave in St. Ann Jamaica? Green Grotto
355. What is the name of the Cays (keys) which lies 53km off the south coast of Morant Point? Morant Cays
356. What is the name of the Cays (keys) which lies 64-80km off the south coast of Portland Point? Pedro
Cays
357. Where in Jamaica is the Cinchona Gardens? St. Andrew
358. What is the area of the parish of Clarendon? 1196 km2
359. What is the name given to the Rio Minho River by the Spaniards? Rio de la Mina meaning river of
mine
360. In which parish is the Rio Minho River? Clarendon
361. In which three parishes is the cockpit country? St. Elizabeth, Trelawny and St. James
 SECTION TEN---Food/Plants

362. What is the scientific name for Fever Grass? Andropogon citrates
363. What is another name given to the fever grass? Lemon Grass
364. What is the brush for shining floor made from? Coconut
365. A calabash tree is normally planted to mark which site in Jamaica? Family Grave Site
366. What is the name given to the small flat round cake made from flour and molasses? Bulla
367. What name is given to the avocado fruit in Jamaica? Pear
368. Is the bamboo plant a grass, herb or weed? Grass
369. What name is given to the flat round bread made from cassava flour? Bammy
370. Is the banana plant a grass, herb or weed? Herb
371. What name is given to the Barringtonia nut in Jamaica? Duppy coconut
372. Which tree was considered the resting tree for duppies or evil spirits? Cotton Trees
373. Another name for cod-fish is salt-fish.
374. What’s another name for ‘run-dung’? Dip & Fall Back
375. What is another name given to the aloe vera plant in Jamaica? Sinkle Bible
376. What is the name given to the jelly like plant use to rub on mothers’ breast to wean babies or on fingers
to discourage finger sucking the fingers? Aloe Vera
377. What is the Jamaica guinep called in Barbados? Ackee
378. What is the scientific name for ackee? Bligha Sapida
379. True or False: Ackee contains hypoglycine which can cause vomiting? True
380. Give another name for the Cuscuta, locally known as Strangle weed, Hell weed, and Devil’s Guts? Love
Bush
381. What is the scientific name for Ganja? Cannabis sativa
382. Which food is the Blue Mountain famous for? Coffee
383. A staple food made from flour and water is called dumpling.
384. What is the name given to fried dumpling made of cornmeal and flour which is normally served with
fried fish? Festival
385. What is the name of the process used for baking potato or cornmeal pudding where fire is placed both at
the top and bottom of the pot? Hell a top hell a bottom and hallelujah inna middle.
386. What is the method of marinating fish in spicy sauce, fried and put to drain called? Escovitch
387. What is the name for the small cigar shape dumpling used in soup or stew? Spinners
388. What is the other name for fry dumpling in Jamaica? Johnny cake (journey cake)
389. What is the name of the hard biscuit made from coconut, flour and sugar and known for its toughness
and durable nature? Jackass Corn
390. What is another name for the hibiscus plant in Jamaica? Shoeblack
391. The leaves of which plants are used to wrap dokunu? Banana & plantain
392. What is the name given to the Jamaican pudding, with ingredient corn or cormeal, grated banana,
cassava flour mixed with coconut milk, sugar and spices wrapped in banana leaf and boiled? Dokunu
393. What is another name for Dokunu in Jamaica? Tie-Leaf or Blue Drawers
394. What is another name for the dragonfly in Jamaica? Needlecase
395. What is the name Jamaican give to the sack made from unbleached Jute which is used for storing
pimento, coffee, corn, sugar, etc.? Crocus Bag
396. What is the name given to the plant with stinging hair on the leaves and vine which when it touches the
skin causes itching and great discomfort? Cow-witch (cow itch)
397. The cocoa nuts is famous for making what type of tea in Jamaica? chocolate tea
398. What is the main ingredient in the Jamaican grater cake? Coconut
399. What is the main ingredient in the Jamaican Gizzada? Coconut
400. What is the main ingredient in the Jamaican Drops? Coconut
401. Momordica Charantia is the scientific name for which Jamaican plant? Cerasee
402. In one Jamaican song what is the name of the bush that a little girl named Helena was told to boil for her
bellyache? Cerasee
403. For what is the chewstick used for in Jamaica? To clean teeth
404. What is a canoe made from in Jamaica? A hollowed-out tree trunk
405. Give the name of two different types of callaloo in Jamaica? Mountain Callaloo, Duppy Callaloo,
Coco Callaloo
406. What is another name for the Calabash in Jamaica? Packy or Goady
407. Give two uses of the Packy in Jamaica? cooking, carrying and storing liquids
408. Which plants are depicted in the pictures that follow?

a. Yam

b. Cassava
 c. Coconut

d. Cow-itch

e. Dead-and-wake macca or shame old lady

409. Which dishes/desserts are shown below?

a. Rice & peas

b. Ackee & salted-fish with fried dumpling

c. Duckunoo

d. Asham
410. What is the main ingredient for Jackass Corn? Coconut

411.

408. What popular Jamaican spice is this? Nutmeg

412. What type of wood is the preferred choice when jerking meat? Pimento
413. Jamaica is famous for which coffee? The Blue Mountain Coffee
414. Name one thing that TASTEE Pastry is popular for. Patty/Cheese
415. What is the national dish of Jamaica? Ackee & Saltfish
416. A flat brown round tough cake often times eaten with pear. Bulla
417. What was ‘screw-pine’ used to make? Mats, baskets etc.
418. What was the name of a flat round bread made from cassava flour? Bammy
419. Name the soup made from ram goat’s head and belly (intestines). Mannish Water
420. The process of making this Jamaican dessert is usually described as ‘hell a top, hell a battam & alleluyah
inna miggle’. Pudding (Puddun)
421. Which spice used in the preparation of jerk meals is called ‘all spice’? pimento
422. A cornmeal dumpling wrapped in banana leaf. Blue draas
423. Another name for ‘blue draas’ is duckunoo or tie-a-leaf.
424. How was meat preserved in the past? By burying it in sand or ashes, salting it or hang it over the fire
place
425. What is rundown? A stew of salted mackerel or fish cooked in coconut milk with various seasonings
426. Name two of Jamaica’s most popular desserts. Gizzada, toto, cornmeal or potato pudding, grater
cakes, duckunoo
427. Most popular meal on Saturdays. Soup
428. Give the name of the popular Jamaican meat pie that contains various fillings and spices baked inside a
flaky shell. Patty
429. What cornmeal delicacy is especially popular at the annual Nanny Day celebrations? Dokunu
430.
 SECTION ELEVEN---Proverbs/Language/Animals

431. Complete the Jamaican proverb: ‘Yuh come fe drink milk----------yuh nuh come fi count cow’.
432. What is the meaning of the Jamaican proverb; ‘you come to drink milk you don’t come to count cow’?
mind your business
433. Complete the Jamaican proverb: ‘Bull ole, -----------------yuh tek plantain back tie him’.
434. Complete the Jamaican proverb: ‘Ole cow a pasture-------------- a bull mumma’.
435. Complete the Jamaican proverb: ‘Don’t mock mauger cow------------- a bull mumma’.
436. Complete the Jamaican proverb: ‘Yuh caan hate di mumma aan ------------love di caaf’.
437. Complete the Jamaican proverb: ‘nuh cuss alligator long mout------------till yuh craas river’.
438. What is another name given to the Machete in Jamaica? Cutlass
439. Complete the Jamaica proverb: ‘Hungry dawg---------------nyam parch corn’.
440. Complete the Jamaica proverb: ‘If yu sorry fe mawga dawg------------im tun roun and bite yuh’.
441. Complete the Jamaica proverb: ‘Puss and dawg -------------------nuh ha di same luck’.
442. Complete the Jamaica proverb: ‘Ebrey dawg have ‘im day--------- ebrey puss ‘im four a’clock’.
443. Complete the Jamaica proverb: ‘Jackass seh---------------di worl nuh level’
444. Complete the Jamaica proverb: ‘When jackass carry salt-----------im lick di hampa’.
445. What is another name for a donkey in Jamaica? Jackass, Jinny
446. What is the name for the small heavy cast iron pot that is used for frying or baking pudding? Dutchie or
Dutch Pot
447. What is the ‘kitchen bitch’? A kitchen lantern
448. What was a ‘dulcimenia’? An old-time suitcase
449. ‘Kya’ is coconut fibre.
450. Name one thing kya was used to make. Padding for bed mattress, pillow etc.
451. It is believed that when butcher’s died, they would turn into what popular spirit? Rolling Calf
452. Which bird is known as the Cling-Cling in Jamaica? Black Bird
453. What is the name Jamaicans give to a giant frog? Bull frog
454. What is the name given to the large, brightly coloured butterfly that can be found in the cockpit
countries and is Indigenous to Jamaica? Giant Swallowtail Butterfly
455. Which bird has the ability to remain stationary while flying or to fly backward? The hummingbird
456. What is the name of the largest lizard in Jamaica? Iguana
457. Give another term for ‘dead yard’. Nine-night, Wake,
458. What do Jamaican’s refer to as ‘duppy’? ghost
459. What is referred to as a ‘riva muma’? Manatee or Sea Cow
460. What do Jamaicans refer to as ‘wis’? a climbing plant
461. What is the Jamaican name given to an enamel container used to collect urine? Chimmy
462. Name two birds used in folklore. Patu, ground-dove, white belly, gimme-me-bit, doctor bird, john
crow, senseh fowl, chi-chi bud.
463. What’s a popular name for a frog in Jamaica? Bull frog
464. Cocobay is a whitish poisonous substance found in the skin of ‘bullfrogs’.
465. What is the popular name that Jamaicans give to wood termites? Wood/Duck Ants
466. Who is addressed as tata in Jamaica? an older man or woman outside the family
467. Jamaicans believe that this particular ant does not bite. Mad Ants
468. Give another name for a then midwife. Nana
469. Give the English equivalent for the following Jamaican patois words/tell what they are/mean:
a. Pikney/pikinny child
b. Duppy bud foolish person/spirit of the dead
c. Tumble dung fall
d. Banjo a musical instrument looking like a guitar
e. Bankra basket
f. Cling-cling the blackbird/raven
g. Tummuck stomach
h. Macca/bur-bur thorn
i. Cutlass machete
j. Katta/Cotta a thick rope-like thing made from dried
banana leaf used to balance containers on one’s head
k. Pakasa one pot meal
l. Pupa father
m. Muma mother
n. Nana grandmother (mostly a midwife)/grandfather
o. Wiss Climbing plant
p. Tata Old woman
q. Johnny cake dumpling
r. Sinting something
470. What was the name of a pot containing charcoal, used to cook on? Coal Pot/Stove
471. Jackass rope is crude tobacco.
472. This was the term used to describe members of the ruling class or slave master. Bakra
473. Complete the Jamaican proverb: ‘Nuh shake cocobay man hand fe..-----------------tek shame outa yu
yeye.’
474. What is the meaning of the Jamaican proverb ‘nuh shake cocobay man hand fe tek shame outa yu eye’?
Don’t do something dangerous out of shame.
475. What name do Jamaicans give to the ‘Datura’; a herb that bears white or purple- tinged trumpet shape
flowers? Devil’s Trumpet, Jimson Weed and Thorn Apple
476. What is said to happen if a bird sings in the dark? Someone is going to die
477. What is the name of the white, tall, long necked bird often seen on the back of cows? Gaulin
 SECTION TWELVE---Entertainment/Dances/Instruments

478. Who is crowned the ‘Prince of Reggae’? Dennis Brown

479. Who wrote the National Anthem? Hugh Sherlock
480. Who composed the music for the National Anthem? Robert Lightbourne (the then Minister of Trade
and Industry
481. What should one do when the national anthem is being played?
a. stand at attention
b. men should remove hats
c. uniformed personnel should salute
482. What is the National Song for schools? “I pledge my heart forever”
483. What is the 4th line in the National Anthem? “Be our Light through countless hours”
484. Name a folk song about the National Fruit. ‘Carry me ackee go a Linstead Market, nat a quattie wut
sell’
485. Anansi stories always end with Jack Mandora, me no choose nun.
486. What was Ms. Lou’s popular TV programme? ‘Ring Ding’
487. Who is Jamaica’s Reggae icon/crowned king of reggae? Bob Marley (Robert Nesta Marley)
488. At what time of the year is Jonkonnu celebrated? Christmas Time
489. Name two of the most popularly included characters of the Jonkanoo celebration? Cow-head, horse-
head, king, queen, devil, pitchy-patchy, pregnant woman
490. What is the name of the instrument made from the horn of an animal that is used by the maroons to
communicate? Abeng
491. Which popular dancehall deejay composed and sang the song entitled “Wild Gilbert”? Lloyd
Lovingdeer
492. Goombay is a type of drum or drumming (rhythm).
493. What is the name give to the spider hero in most of Jamaican stories? Anansi
494. What is the name given to the celebration of marrying, dancing, speechmaking feasting etc. to mark the
anniversary of the emancipation of the slaves? Bruckins
495. What is the name given to the singing and dancing ring games observed at wakes mostly in St. Mary?
Dinki Mini
496. What is the name given to the ritual drumming used in ceremonies with singing and dancing to
counteract the work of evil spirit? Goombay
497. What is the former name of the Jamaica military band? West Indian Regiment Band
498. Give the birth name of Jimmy Cliff. James Chambers
499. What is Jamaica’s oldest theatre group? The Little Theatre Movement, a cultural performing arts
group, founded in 1941.
500. Who is the director of the Jamaican film, Smile Orange? Trevor Rhone
501. Which reggae singer was the star of the movie ‘The Harder they Come’? Jimmy Cliff
502. Name Jamaica’s comedienne icon. The Rt. Hon. Louis Bennett-Coverley
503. On which day of the week was ‘Ring Ding’ aired? Saturday
504. The Jamaican Carnival takes place in the Easter season.
505. Identify these popular dances

a. Jonkunoo

b. Quadrille

c. May Pole
506. What programme is aired on TVJ, Tuesday nights between 9:30 and 10:30 pm? Religious Hardtalk
507. Who are the two main characters in a Kumina dance? King & Queen
508. What is the birth name of the artiste known as Yellowman? Winston Foster.
509. What’s the most popular game played at wakes? Domino
510. The Gerreh dance was mostly danced at what special event? Nine Nights
511. Who wrote the novel ‘Black Albino’? Namba Roy
512. Who wrote the novel Escape to Last Man Peak? Jean D’Casta
513. What is the name of the pivotal albino character in Jean D’Casta novel Escape to Last Man Peak? Wuss
Wuss
514. What name is given to the song sung by Jamaican when loading banana to a doc or ship? ‘Day O’
515. What are the principal colours of the Jamaican bandana? red, yellow and white
516. From which country did the bandana come to Jamaica? India
517. Batey was a game played by the Tainos.
518. What is the name given to the song sung by most of Alexander followers? “dip dem Bedward, dip
dem, Dip dem in the healing stream”
What is the former name of the television station TVJ? JBC

519. In the Jamaican song “One- two -three- four Colon man a come”, what does he use to lick his belly bam
bam bam? A watch-chain
520. In the Jamaican song “One- two -three- four Colon man a come”, what did he do when he was asked the
time? he look upon the sun
 SECTION ONE---Multiple Choice

8. Q: Who made Jamaica Farewell and Banana Boat Song popular in the 50s?

A: Harry Belafonte

11. Q: What does a Jamaican mean when he says about his country: "We little, but we talawah?"

A: We (Jamaica) are little (small in size), but we are big (in impact, potential). This expression is also
used in relation to persons, things and situations.

12. Q: Why did the Maroons agree in a treaty with the British to recapture runaway slaves who like themselves
were black?

A: The Maroons never really trusted slaves and descendants of slaves to resist coercion into informing.
The inner strength to resist informing was critical to the preservation of Maroon territories. Distrust
existed in spite of the fact that the Maroons were an inspiration to the slaves, some of whom ran away
and joined the Maroons in the interior.

13. Q: What is the origin of the word "rastafari"?

A: The word rastafari began as the name Ras Tafari. He was crowned emperor of Ethiopia and took the
throne name of Haile Selassie I. Of course, rastafarianism has its origins in Ras Tafari.

14. Q: The man who formed the UNIA also wrote The Battle Hymn of Africa. Who was he?

A: Marcus Garvey. The UNIA was his Universal Negro Improvement Association, formed to promote
black unity and betterment. The battle hymn is one of Garvey's poems.

15. Q: What name was given to the early guerillas of Jamaica's Cockpit Country?

A: Maroons. They were slaves who escaped from their Spanish, then British overseers to live in small but
effective guerilla bands. Eventually they conducted wars with the British crown government. The nearly
impenetrable Cockpit Country was their main home.

16. Q: What issue did Jamaica's referendum of 1961 decide?

A: Whether to stay in or withdraw from the Federation of the West Indies. Jamaica decided to
withdraw.
17. Q: Name the buccaneer who rose from criminal to Governor of Jamaica.

A. Henry Morgan. This ruthless buccaneer was a brilliant tactician and daring sea captain who
embarrassed and angered the British crown at one point, but then regained its favor and was made
Governor of the island.

18. Q: What is the Arawak word from which Jamaica got its name, and what does it mean?

A: Xaymaca. It means land of wood and water.

19. Q: Where in Jamaica would you go to see a profusion of ferns of many varieties growing along a 3-mile
stretch of road?

A: Fern Gully. It's along Highway A3. Fern Gully is a protected reserve.

20. Q: What makes the doctor bird special in Jamaica?

A: Doctor Bird is the name given to the hummingbird, which is Jamaica's national bird.

21. Q: What part of Jamaica was regarded as one of the most wicked places on earth when disaster struck in
1692?

A: Port Royal. Under the buccaneers, it was a place where drinking, prostitution and gambling were
unrestrained. On June 7, 1692 an earthquake followed by a tidal wave took much of the "city of sin"
away for ever.

22. Q: What is Jonkonnu?

A: A festival held after Christmas in Jamaica featuring masqueraders dressed as kings, or animals, or
other mythical and comical figures parading in the streets. It has its origins in the days of slavery.

23. Q: What is naseberry?

A: It is a swee and pulpy fruit that is much loved all over the Caribbean. The milky sap or latex produced by
the sapodilla tree was used for making early chewing gums. However, After WWII, chemists began making
artificial gum bases to replace chicle.

24. Q: What does the term "abeng" mean in Jamaica?

A: This is the name for a conch shell used as a horn.

24. Q: What is pepperpot?

A: Soup made with callaloo and other greens, beef or pork, and spices.
25. Q: What common utensil sold to former slaves after emancipation had a drawing of a dark woman holding
a child of light complexion and an inscription of the following words?
"My Fada's hope, My Moda's joy, My Pretty Little Creole
Boy."

A: A water pitcher.

26. Q: If in the days of slavery you were regarded as an octaroon, what would you be?

A: One-eighth white.

27. Q: During the years 1840-65, shortly after emancipation, about 8,000 Africans were brought to Jamaica as
indentured, but free, workers. From what African groups did they come?

A: The Yoruba and Congo groups. They settled mainly in St Thomas and Portland. A consequence of their
arrival was the revitalization of African cultural practices.

28. Q: Who are the "Syrians" of Jamaica?

A: Lebanese. A small but economically important number of Lebanese went to Jamaica around the late 1800s.
At that time their country was still ruled by the Ottoman Empire and the Lebanese district was known as Syria.
The Lebanese have been called Syrians all over the Caribbean.

28. Q: If a Jamaican says his house is a chain or two down the road, what does he mean?

A: He is using an archaic British unit of measurement called a "chain", equivalent to 66 feet.

29. Q: What does a Jamaican mean by "putta-putta"?

A: Mud. The word putta-putta is believed to have come from Africa. This expression is also used in
Guyana.
 Jamaica Music Bob Marley

.Q: In what song did Bob Marley write” one good thing about music is when it hits you feel no pain”?

Trench town Rock

Buffalo Soldier

Mr. Brown

.Q: What were the names of Bob Marley’s back up singers?

Rita and friends

The Wailers

The I-threes

.Q: What famous band did Bob Marley open for, but then was cut from the bill because he was better received
than they were??

Jimi Hendrix

Sly and family stone

The Specials

.Q: What Bob Marley song was covered by Eris Clapton, and became a number one hit??

Redemption song

I Shot the Sheriff

No Woman No Cry

.Q: What was Bob Marley’s first recorded single?

One Love/ People get ready

Soul Shake Down Party

Judge Not

.Q: What is the name of Bob Marley’s 4cd box set?

Songs of Freedom

Legends

Bob Marley and the Wailer’s greatest hits

.Q: In what year did Bob Marley die?

1988

1977

1981

.Q: What is the first name of Bob Marley’s wife?

Rita

Hayley

Rolanda

.Q: Where did Marley die?

Berlin, Germany

Miami, USA

Kingston, Jamaica

.Q: What was Marley’s final album?

Uprising

Exodus

Babylon By Bus

.Q: On what day does the Jamaican pantomime start?

 A. Christmas Eve
B. New Years day
C. Boxing day
D. Christmas Day

.Q: What character were the Early Jamaicans pantomimes based on?

A. Ranny Williams (Mass Ron)

B. Big Boy
C. Louise Bennett-Coverly (Miss Lou)
D. Anancy

.Q: Who were the lead actors for the early pantomimes?

A. Jimmy Cliff and Marcia Griffith

B. Oliver Samuels and Leonie Forbes
C. Ranny Williams (Mass Ron) & Louise Bennett-Coverly (Miss Lou)
D. Bob Marley & Rita Marley

Q: Who sang the 1969 hit “Wonderful World Beautiful People?”

A. Yellow Man
B. Peter Tosh
C. Jimmy Cliff
D. Bob Marley

Q: What song is attributed to have given birth to Jamaica dee-jaying which lead to American rap?

A. “Simmer Down” by The Wailing Wailers’ is 1963

B. “Are You Mine” by The Maytals, 1963
C. “Ska-ing West” by Sir Lord Comic’s 1963
D. “Beardman Ska” by The Skatalites,1965

Q: The dancehall hit Sleng Teng was sung by:

A. Beenie Man
B. Wayne Smith
C. Eeek A Mousea
D. Yellow Man

Q: What year did national hero Norman Manley die?

A. 1967
B. 1968
 C. 1965
D. 1969

Q: What year did national hero Alexander Bustamante die?

A. 1975
B. 1979
C. 1977
D. 1978

Q: Independence is celebrated on what day?

A. The first Tuesday in August

B. The first Monday in August
C. The second Monday in August
D. The last day in July

Q: Ackee is?

A. A fruit
B. A fish
C. A vegetable
D. A meat

Q: what is Rice & Peas is sometimes called by Jamaicans?

A. The “Jamaican Coat of Arms”

B. Bickle
C. Sunday Dinner
D. Peas & Rice

Q: This town clock’s tower was paid for by one of Jamaica’s German settlers and he designed it to look like a
German (Prussian) soldier’s helmet.

A. Spanish Town
B. Lucea
C. May Pen
D. Portmore
E. Montego Bay

Q: Where was the first place in Jamaica to have electricity?

A. Kingston
B. Spanish Town
 C. Port Royal
D. Black River
E. Montego Bay
F. Montego Bay

Q: Who said these words “I would rather die in yonder gallows than be a slave another day”?

A. Paul Bogle
B. Tacky
C. Sam Sharpe
D. Nanny
E. William Gordon

Q: Who said “The monster is dead. The negro is free” and where did he say it?

A. William Knibb in Falmouth

B. Tacky in Morant Bay
C. Marcus Mosiah Garvey in Kingston
D. Nanny in Nanny Town
E. Samuel Sharpe in Montego Bay

Q: Where in Jamaica had piped water before New York City did?

A. Morant Bay
B. Falmouth
C. Kingston
D. Spanish Town
E. Port Royal

Q: Who was the first black millionaire in Jamaica and what famous edifice did he build?

A. Michael Lee Chin, Kings House

B. George Steibel, Devon House
C. Douglas Orane, Ward Theatre
D. Hugh Shearer, Hampden Sugar Factory
E. Donald Sangster, Donald Sangster International Airport

Q: Name the four Jamaican born players who have played in the National Basketball Associated (NBA) since
2001?

A. Ben Gordon, Patrick Ewing, James Donaldson, Steve Bucknall

B. Patrick Ewing, Mychal Thompson, Raja Bell, Charles Claxton
C. Patrick Ewing, Rumeal Robinson, wayne Sappleton Gary Voce
D. Rumeal Robinson, Patrick Ewing, Ian Lockhart, Gary Voce
Q: Which group sang the 1968 hit song “Ride Yuh Donkey”?

A. Bob Marley
B. The Tennors
C. The Skatalites
D. Dennis Brown

Q: Jamaica issued their first stamp in:

A. 1858
B. 1860
C. 1861
D. 1862

Q: Cling Cling is:

A. A type of bird
B. Mashed green bananas
C. The skill of climbing trees
D. A type of flower in Jamaica

Q: Before ‘876’ was implemented, the old telephone area code for Jamaica was:

A. 890
B. 809
C. 819
D. 891

Q: Which of the following famous people is NOT of Jamaican heritage?

A. Lauryn Hill
B. Tyson Beckford
C. Patrick Ewing
D. Lennox Lewis

Q: The area in Kingston where the Sovereign centre is located is called:

A. Mona’s Corner
B. Dulcimina’s Corner
C. Matilda’s Corner
D. Lorna’s Corner

Q: The Caribbean’s first “Disney-style” waterpark which recently opened in Negril is called:
 A. Karibbean Splash
B. Kool Runnings
C. Kickpuppalick
D. Krazy Adventurssde

Q: The management of Air Jamaica recently came under fire after it has sold it route rights and slots to this
English destination:

A. London Gatwick
B. London Heathrow
C. Manchester
D. Birmingham

Q: Is the death penalty legal in Jamaica?

A. Yes, however it has not been used since 1976

B. Yes, and it is being practiced
C. No
D. It was until 1976, when it was banned

Q: This popular fast food chain sells meals such as “Jus Nuff” and features three peppers on its logo is:

A. Mother’s
B. Juici Patties
C. Island Grill
D. Tastee Patties

Q: The standard fine for speeding in Jamaica is:

A. $1500
B. $3500
C. $5000
D. $7500

Q: Recipients of the Order of the Nation are entitled to prefix their names with “The Most Honourable.”What
order must one receive to be styled “Right Excellent?”

A. The Order of National Hero

B. The Order of Merit
C. The Order of Jamaica
D. The Order of Distinction

Q: Complete the following proverb: “When john-crow fly too high,___”

 A. de more im expose
B. him feader drop
C. im get loss cyaan find
D. di hawk catch im

Q: What is the meaning of “Matrimony?”

A. A section in the Sunday newspaper

B. A type of fruit salad
C. A road junction
D. A fish that’s a favourite dish when escoviched

Q: Complete the following Jamaican Proverb: Every fish inna sea___”

A. cyaan nyam
B. got macca jook
C. nuh shark
D. can swim

Q: Complete the following Jamaican Proverb: “Every sun- hot got him______”

A. shady tree
B. night time
C. moonshine
D. rain- cloud

Q: Kingston was founded in this year.

A. 1494
B. 1654
C. 1693
D. 1729

Q: What percentage of Jamaicans are Rastafarians?

A. 2%
B. 4%
C. 40%
D. 80%
Q: Which Jamaican male athlete is the current 100 m World Record holder?

A. Usain Bolt
B. Asafa Powell
C. Donavan Bailey
D. Don Quarrie

Q: Edna, the wife of which former prime minister, was a famous sculptor and an advocate for Jamaica art?

A. Michael Manley
B. Edward Seaga
C. Norman Manley
D. Alexander Bustamante

Q: The youngest child in the family is often referred to as”

A. washbelly
B. bellywash
C. yute
D. junior

Q: The infamous pirate “Calico” Jack Tackham was captured in 1720 on the beach in:

A. Negril
B. Port Royal
C. Montego Bay
D. Discovery Bay

Q: The monument to the reggae superstar Peter Tosh is near this town:

A. Whitehouse
B. Green Vale
C. Orange Bay
D. Bluefields

Christmas Trivia

Q: The Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation Municipal Christmas tree is placed each year in _____.
 A. Emancipation Park
B. Jamaica House
C. National Heroes Park
D. St. Willliam Grant Park

Q: The Muncipal Christmas Tree comes from:

A. Clydesdale
B. Cockpit Country
C. Canada
D. Panama

Q: The traditional travelling Christmas pantomime is called the _____.

A. Carnival
B. John Canoe or Jonkonnu
C. Bacchanal
D. Christmas Breeze

Q: Traditional Christmas drink is______.

A. Chocolate Tea
B. Fish Tea
C. Mango-Carrot Juice
D. Sorrel

Q: The day after Christmas is Boxing Day. The name of this holiday originated from____

A. An old tradition of giving small gift boxes to public servants such as postmen and lamp- lighters.
B. A traditional December 26th boxing match between Tivoli Gardens and Portmore United.
C. A tradition of boxing up leftover ham from Christmas dinner and giving it to the poor.
D. A famous Jonkunnu Parade through the town of Boxing, St. Elizabeth.

Q: In the past, Community fairs where one could buy toys, sweets, ballons, crafts while experiencing music,
dances, donkey ride, and Jonkunnu performances were called

A. Chrismus Bazaar
B. Coronation Market
C. Gran’ Market
D. Boxing Day Fair
Q: What do these names have in common: Wild Indian, Bride, Cow Head, Policeman, House-Head, Devil,
Belly- Woman, Pitchy- Patchy, Set- Girls?

A. They are some of the previous Boardites that were banned.

B. They are some of Beenie Man’s famous works.
C. They are nicknames of the Ministers in the current Cabinet.
D. They are some of the main characters of Jonkunnu.

Q: The cool northerly wind that is typical in December is called the:_____.

A. Norther
B. Christmas Breeze
C. Winter Gale
D. Castro Chill

Q: For best taste, Christmas Pudding and Cake should be prepared___?

A. Fresh on Christmas Eve

B. One month ahead of Christmas
C. The Christmas before for the following year
D. A day before Chritmas

Q: Santa kotch up inna ____ tree”

A. locust
B. half-way
C. breadfruit
D. mango

Jamaica current events (October 2007)

Q: Which popular Jamaican radio personality has the following signoff: “Father Time, Mother Earth willing, we
do it together again.”

A. DahJah
B. Elise Kelly
C. Ron Muschette
D. Wilmot

Q: How much is “three bills?”

 A. 3000 JMD
B. 1500 JMD
C. 30 JMD
D. 300 JMD

Q: The current (October 2007) captain of the West Indies Test Cricket team is:

A. Chris Gayle
B. Shivnarine Chanderpaul
C. Jason Holder
D. Brian Lara

Q: Besides the JLP (Jamaica Labour Party) and the PNP (People’s National Party), what’s another political
party in Jamaica?

A. Jamaican Conservative Party(JCP)

B. National Democratic Movement ( NDM)
C. Jamaican Republican Party (JRP)
D. Liberal Movement of Jamaica (LMJ)

Q: The (answer to previous question) party’s representative colour is:

A. Orange
B. Green
C. Blue
D. Black

Q: Pedro Cays, a group of seven islands located 80km south of Jamaica are considered a part of which parish?

A. Clarendon
B. Manchester
C. Kingston
D. St. Elizabeth

Q: The last three major hurricanes (As of OCT 2007) to impact were:

A. Ivan, Dennis, Dean.

B. Gilbert, Ivan, Dean.
C. Ivan, Wilma, Dean.
D. Ivan, Charley, Dean.

Q: The Prime Minister’s (OCT 2007) unused first name is:

 A. Patroe
B. Augustus
C. Fitzalbert
D. Orette

Q: True or false. The Governor General has the power to remove a Prime Minister.

A. True
B. False

Anancy, Geography and other Trivia

The famous Anancy, the hero and villain of many night time stories passed on through many generations of
Jamaicans is a:

A. spider
B. lizard
C. doctor bird
D. mongoose

What’s the primary cause why dog fight cat, lizard croak, pig mout long, why rat live inna hole, mongoose love
chicken meat, owls hoot and mosquitoes?:

A. Fi Anancy fault dat!

B. Anancy a cause it!
C. Is Anancy mek it!
D. Anancy mek mistake

Q: All Anancy stories end with the following phrase:

A. Jack Mandora, mi nuh choose none

B. A so it go
C. And they lived happily ever after
D. Mi nuh tell nuh lie

Q: Where can you visit Philadelphia, Phoenix, Lincoln, Bohemia, York, Salisbury, Gibraltar and Mt. Zion all in
one day?

A. St. Catherine
B. St. Mary
C. St. Elizabeth
D. St. Ann
Q: The sound people make with their mouth to express annoyance, contempt or vexation is referred to in
Jamaica as:

A. teetsuck
B. kissteet
C. long mout
D. steups

Q: Is “Turning Left on Red” a legal maneuver while driving in Jamaica?

A. No
B. Yes

Q: What’s the name of the former Air Jamaica’s inflight magazine?

A. Cool Runnings
B. Sky Writings
C. Island Stylee
D. Lovebird News

Q: The Jamaican Dollar (JMD) went into circulation replacing the British Pound on:

A. Sep. 8, 1969
B. Apr. 1, 1972
C. Jan. 3, 1958
D. Aug. 6, 1962

Q: On September 1, 1957 the first railroad disaster in Jamaican history (and second worst up until then)
occurred at Kendal, Manchester in which nearly 250 passengers died, and more than were 700 injured. What
was the second worst train crash in which 35 were killed and 56 injured?

A. September1,1937 Anchovy, St. James

B. October 1, 1944 Troja, St. Catherine
C. July1, 1921 Lacovia Tombstone, St. Elizabeth
D. August 1, 1938 Balaclava, St. Elizabeth

Q: On what date was railway service first introduced in Jamaica?

A. November 21, 1902

B. November 21, 1845
 C. November 21, 1898
D. November 21, 1914

Jamaica History

Q: During his second voyage to the West Indies in 1494, Christopher Columbus landed on Jamaica’s shore and
became the first European to “discover” the island and its people, an Arawak tribe called Tainos. The Tainos,
originally from Guyana, South America, Knew the island by the name Xamayca. What does the name translate
as?

A. Land of jerk chicken and dreadlocks

B. Land of river and mountain
C. Land of wood and water
D. Land of sea and sky

Q: Although sacked by the British in 1596 and 1643, Jamaica remained a Spanish colony until 1655. On
May 10, an English army commanded by Admiral Penn and general Venables landed in Kingston
Harbour on the south coast of Jamaica and marched on the island’s capital of St. Jago de la Vega. Sent
by Oliver Cromwell, the British detachment had earlier attempted to conquer another island but were
instead defeated. Which island was the original target?

A. Hispaniola
B. Grand Cayman Islands
C. Martinique

Q: Between 1660- 1700, piracy on the high seas enjoyed a renaissance around the Caribbean. Because of
ongoing conflicts among England, France, Spain and the Netherlands, it was tolerated and even
encouraged, especially if waged against the enemy. In addition to being a temporary Governor of
Jamaica three times (1673, 1677, 1680), this man was also known as Jamaica’s most famous and daring
pirate. Who was he?

A. William Kidd
B. Henry Morgan
C. Edward “ Blackbeard” Teach
D. Long John Silver

Q: Port Royal is a small isthmus jutting out from the mainland on Jamaica’s south coast. During the
1600’s, riches, pirate’s treasure, hedonism, and power all centered in that one tiny town. On June 7, 1692,
a monumental event occurred in Jamaica that changed the course of the island’s history. What
happened?

A. Hurricane
B. Earthquake
C. Tsunami
D. Fire

Q: The English became the new colonists in Jamaica and went about establishing prosperous sugar
plantations. A continuing annoyance to their uninterrupted prosperity was the existence of a guerilla
group known as the Maroons. Beginning in the 1663, they tried to suppress the band of ex-slaves but
without much success. Around 1700, there emerged amongst the Maroons a woman who became well
known for her military strategy and unifying strength against the British. Who was she?

A. Miss Lou
B. Missy
C. Nanny
D. Uhura

Q: In 1760, there was a violent revolt by over a thousand slaves in the northern parish of St. Mary.
Seizing the town of Port Maria they captured and killed as many colonists as they could. Who led this
violent revolt?

A. Cudjoe
B. Calico Jack
C. Marley
D. Tacky

Q: In 1793, the Maroons of the parish of Trelawny, a parish named after a 1767 Governor Sir William
Trelawny, revolted due to continued mistreatment by the current Government. After the promise of
fruitless struggle, the maroons surrendered with the promise of being allowed to remain on the island.
Instead, they were shipped off to Africa. Where did the displaced Maroons end up?

A. Mozambique
B. Gabon
C. Sierra Leone
D. Ivory Coast
Q: 1 am still in Town, I am at one of its most famous addresses, 56 Hope Road. Where am I?

Answer: Bob Marley Museum

Q: 2. Leaving town we are now at a place that was once the wealthiest city in the New World. It was
destroyed on Tuesday June 7, 1692 in a great earthquake. Where are we?

Answer: Port Royal

Q: [Link] are now in a place that is famous for the high quality coffee it produces. Being an avid cyclist, I
love this place. Where are we?

Answer: Blue Mountain

Q: [Link] are now visiting the former home of Hollywood actor, Errol Flynn. In the nineties, it was the
setting for the movies, “Cocktail” and “Lord of the Flies”. Where are we?

A. Treasure Beach
B. Port Royal
C. Port Antonio
D. Blue Lagoon

Q: 5. we are now in St. Mary parish on the north east coast, home to another celebrity. This time it is the
English playwright and actor, Noel Coward. His house in Jamaican patois would be called “peenywally.”
What is it in English?

A. Spring
B. Firefly
C. Sunset
D. Alligator
Q: 6. Jamaica was also home to Ian Flemming originator of the legendary spy, James Bond, from an
unusual source. What was it?

A. A plumber that worked for him

B. A book on birds
C. A go-go bar owner
D. A pirate captain

Q: 7. moving over to the northwest coast, we arrived at Jamaica’s most famous resort and the second
largest city on the island. Can you name it?

Answer: Montego Bay

Q: 8. Jamaica’s most famous tourist attraction, the beautiful Dunn’s River fall is located just west of this
place. Where?

A. Negril
B. Montego Bay
C. Morant Bay
D. Ocho Rios

Q: 9. Time to fly, I am in Kingston and want to head to the airport nearest to the city. What is the name
of the airport nearest to the city?

A. Donald Sangster
B. Edward Seaga
C. Bob Marley
D. Norman Manley
Two Points Questions

1.Q: Who was Jamaica’s first radio broadcaster?

A: John Grinan. Grinan was an amateur radio operator who lived on Seaview Avenue. He began
broadcasting news and general information from his home in 1939 for half an hour every week. The
station’s call sign was VP5PZ. After negotiations with the colonial government in 1940, VP5PZ became a
radio station, with the call letters ZQI. The station continued to broadcast from the same location until
1956. Its estimated listenership grew to 100,000. On July 9, 1950 the service was reorganized and taken
over by Rediffusion, and became known as Jamaica Rediffusion RJR. Rediffusion made fairly good
quality radio available by cable. However Rediffusion also set up medium wave transmitters at four sites
in order to cover the entire island.

2.Q: Who first won Olympic Gold for Jamaica?

A: Arthur Wint, in 1948, setting the then- World record for the 400m (46.2 seconds) in London. In 1937,
he was the Jamaican Boy Athlete of the year, the following year he won a Gold medal in the 800meters at
the Central American Games in Panama. He was 6 ½ ft. tall and known as the Gentle Giant. His statue
stands in front of the National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica. Wint served as an RAF pilot in Britain
during WWII, as a High Commissioner for Jamaica and as a medical doctor in Linstead in Jamaica.
Born in Plowden, Manchester, Jamaica on May 25, 1920, he died in 1992.

3.Q: Why do they call a $500 bill a nanny in Jamaica?

A: The image of Nanny of the Maroons appears on the Bank of Jamaica’s $500 currency note.

4.Q: What cornmeal delicacy is especially popular at the annual Nanny Day celebrations?

A: Dokunnu- a dish the Jamaican Maroons are said to have eaten in order to help them survive in the forest . It
is made mainly of cornmeal and is wrapped and cooked in banana leaves. See also conkies.

5.Q: What is Jamaica’s oldest theatre group?

The Little Theatre Movement, a cultural performing arts group, founded 1941. It is also said to be the
oldest theatrical company in the Caribbean. Little Theatre, its brainchild, opened ion 1961. It is an
auditorium with a seating capacity of approximately 600, arranged in two levels of platforms. Part of
Little Theatre is open air.

6. Q: Name the outstanding Jamaican sprinter who held 400 meter and 440- yard world records and was a
member of the Jamaican 4× 400 relat team that won the gold medal while also setting a world record at the
1948 Olympics.

A. Herb McKenley. The other members of the winning relay team were Arthur Wint, Leslie Laing and
George Rhoden.

7. Q: Where in Jamaica is “Lard Bay?”

A: Montego Bay. At one time it was called Manteca (Manteca de cerdo” is Spanish for “lard” or “pig
butter”) Bay, and later Montego Bay. The reason is that lard, made from pigs and cattle, was shipped
from the Bay during the early 19th century. The bay was inhabited by a large number of wild pigs at that
time.

8. Q: Who made Jamaica Farewell and Banana Boat Song popular in the 50s?

A: Harry Belafonte, born Harold George Belafante in Harlem, New York. His parents came from the
Caribbean- - Martinique and Jamaica and he lived in Jamaica with his mother during the 5 year period
she returned there (1935- 40).They both then moved back to the United States. Harry Belafante became a
very popular singer, actor and activist in the United States. Banana Boat Song is known popularly as
Day-O.

9. Q: What is bammy?

A: In Jamaica, cassava bread. The cassava is grated, pressed to remove the juice, then grilled or fried.
They are often buttered and eaten with fried fish. Bammies are usually about 10cm in diameter and
about 1cm thick.

10. Q: what’s wrong with the following statement? “This little village in Jamaica, just 30 miles from the sea
…..”

A: No part of Jamaica is more than 25 miles from the sea.

11. Q: What does a Jamaican mean when he says about his country: “we little, but we talawah?”

A. We (Jamaica) are little (small in size), but we are big (in impact, potential). This expression is also
used in relation to persons, things and situations.

12. Q: Why did the Maroons agree in a treaty with the British to recapture runaway slaves who like themselves
were black?

A: The Maroons never really trusted slaves and descendents of slaves to resist coercion into informing.
The inner strength to resist informing was critical to the preservation of Maroon territories. Distrust
existed in spite of the fact that the Maroons were an inspiration to the slaves, some of whom ran away
and joined the maroons in the interior.

13. Q: What is the origin of the word “rastafari”?

A: The word rastafari began as the name Rastafari. He was crowned emperor of Ethiopia and took the
throne name of Haile Selassie I. Of course, Rastafarianism has its origins in rastafari.

14. Q: The man who formed the UNIA also wrote The battle hymn of Africa. Who was he?

A: Marcus Garvey. The UNIA was his Universal Negro Improvement Association, formed to promote
black unity and betterment. The battle hymn is one of Gravey’s poems.

15. Q: What name was given to the early guerillas of Jamaica’s cockpit country?

A. Maroons. They were slaves who escaped from their Spanish, then British overseers to live in small but
effective guerilla bands. Eventually they conducted wars with the British crown government. The nearly
impenetrable cockpit country was their main home.

16. Q: what issue did Jamaica’s referendum of 1961 decide?

A: whether to stay in or withdraw from the Federation of the West Indies. Jamaica decided to withdraw.
17. Q: Name the buccaneer who rose from criminal to governor of Jamaica.

A. Henry Morgan. This ruthless buccaneer was a brilliant tactician and daring sea captain who
embarrassed and angered the British crown at one point, but then regained its favor and was made
Governor of the island.

18. Q: What is the Arawak word from which Jamaica got its name, and what does it mean?

A. Xaymaca. It means land of wood and water.

19. Q: Where in Jamaica would you go to see a profusion of ferns of many varieties growing along a 3-mile
stretch of road?

A: fern gully. It’s along highway A3. Fern Gully is a protected reserve.

20. Q: What makes the doctor bird special in Jamaica?

A: Doctor bird is the name given to the hummingbird, which is Jamaica’s national bird.

21. Q: What part of Jamaica was regarded as one of the wicked places on earth when disaster struck in 1692?

A: Port Royal. Under the buccaneers, it was a place were drinking, prostitution and gambling were
unrestrained. On June 7, 1692 an earthquake followed by a tidal wave took much of the “city of sin”
away for ever.

22. Q: What is Johnkonnu?

A: A festival held after Christmas in Jamaica featuring masqueraders dressed as kings, or animals, or
other mythical and comical figures parading in the streets. It has its origins in the days of slavery.

23. Q: What is another name for naseberry?

A: It is a sweet and pulpy fruit that is much loved all over the Caribbean. The milky sap or latex
produced by the sapodilla tree was used for making early chewing gums. However, After WWII, chemists
began making artificial gum bases to replace chicle.
24. Q: what is pepper pot?

A: Soup made with callaloo and other greens, beef or pork, and spices.

25. Q: What does the term “abeng” means in Jamaica?

A: This is the name for a conch shell used as a horn.

26. Q: what common utensil sold to former slaves after emancipation had a drawing of a dark woman holding a
child of light complexion and an inscription of the following words?

“My Fada’s hope, My Moda’s joy, My Pretty Little Creole boy.”

A: A sWATER PITCHER.

27. Q: If in the days of slavery you were regarded as an octoroon, what would you be?

A: One –eight white.

28. Q: During the years 1840-65, shortly after emancipation, about 8,000 Africans were brought to Jamaica as
indenture, but free, workers. From what Africans groups did they come?

A: The Yoruba and Congo groups. They settled mainly in St Thomas and Portland. A consequence of
their arrival was the revitalization of African cultural practices.

29. Q: Who are the “Syrians” of Jamaica?

A: Lebanese. A small but economically important number of Lebanese went to Jamaica around the late
1800s. At that time their country was still ruled by the Ottoman Empire and the Lebanese district was
known as Syria. The Lebanese have been called Syrians all over the Caribbean.

30. Q: If a Jamaican says his house is a chain or two down the road, what does he mean?
A: He is using an archaic British unit of measurement called a “chain”, equivalent to 66 feet.

31. Q: What does a Jamaican mean by “putta-putta”?

A: Mud. The word putta-putta is believed to have come from Africa. This expression is also used in
Guyana.
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