History
Jamaica gained independence in this year
1962
This is the highest point in Jamaica
Blue Mountain Peak
This is Jamaica's national dish
Ackee and saltfish
This man's iconic speech influenced the government to take more direct actions to realize racial equality.
Martin Luther King, Jr
He is known as the king of reggae
Bob Marley
This once, 'wickedest city in the world', sank into the Caribbean sea this year.
1692
True or False: Jamaica sits on top of a large underwater mountain
P.J. Patterson
This method of preparing Jamaican food developed by a popular religious and political group is in support of living a healthy lifestyle.
Ital cuisine
Pedro Cays, a group of 7 islands located 80 km off the south coast of Jamaica, are considered a part of which parish?
Kingston
True or False: Jamaica sits on top of a large underwater mountain
True
These are the coordinates of the island of Jamaica
18° N, 77° W
Run down
Sbe got Jamaica its first gold medal in a women’s event in the Olympics.
Deon Hemmings
This actor played Uncle Phil in The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air
James Avery
He was Jamaica’s governor-general in 2007
Kenneth Hall
This animal, which feeds on rats and snakes has become widespread since it was introduced in 1872
Mongoose
This sweet treat is made from shredded coconut, sugar and food coloring and is often referred to as Pink on Top.
Grater cake
This famous figure has been described as a greedy, lazy, inventive trickster, cunning and smart in the extreme, who is always up to no good.
Anansi
This popular Jamaican radio personality has the following signoff: "Father Time, Mother Earth willing, we do it together again."
Elise Kelly
This was the original name of Jamaica
Xaymaca
How many species of bird call the island of Jamaica home
250
Green bananas, sweet potatoes and coconut make up this boiled pudding, wrapped in banana leaves to preserve its shape and give flavor.
Blue drawers/Tie A Leaf/Dukunu
This artist was commissioned to create the sculpture in honor of a musical legend, currently on display at a museum in Ocho Rios, Jamaica.
Christopher González
In what year did Jamaica become the first British colonial territory to establish a postal service?
1688