general facts
What is the currency of Jamaica
Jamaican dollar
Who settled in Jamaica
Spanish people
How long does the Nine Nights Ritual last
Nine days
What is Jamaicas national dish
Ackee and saltfish
Who is Jamaicas most famous musician?
Bob Marley
What ist the official language of Jamaica
English
Who landed in Jamaica in the year 1494
Christoph Columbus
How many generations commonly live in one household
3 generations
Which is the main ingredient in Oxtail stew
Oxtail
When did reggae develope?
In the late 1960s
How high is the population
2.8 million
Who were the first people in Jamaica
The Taino
Which is the main religion of Jamaica
Christianity
What is Jamaicas spicy smoked chicken called?
Jerk Chicken
What is Bob Marleys worldwide best-selling reggae album called?
Legend
What is Jamaicas capital city
Kingston
What did the spanish settlers do with the Jamaican natives
They enslaved them
Which instrument is used the most during Kumina
the drum
What is Ackee
a fruit local to Jamaica
What other traditional dances are there other from Kumina?
Bruckins and Quadrille
name one economic sector of Jamaica
e.g. Agriculture, mining, tourism, petroleum refining, manufacturing, financial and insurance services
When did Jamaica gain independence
6. August 1962
When is Kumina usually performed
At weddings, funerals or for good luck or entertainment
What is Ackee and Saltfish usually eaten with
Rice or Breadfruit
What dance was developed in the streets and acts as a opposite to the traditional dances?
Dancehall