The Seven Heroes
She is the only female among Jamaica's national heroes and a legendary leader of the Windward Maroons.
Who is Nanny of the Maroons?
Before facing execution in Montego Bay, this leader boldly stated, " I would rather die upon yonder gallows than live in slavery."
Who is Samuel "Sam" Sharpe?
Clue: Norman Manley and Alexander Bustamante were close cousins who dominated early Jamaican politics; they received this highest state honor at the exact same time.
What is the Order of National Hero?
This national fruit is commonly served with saltfish in Jamaica’s national dish.
What is ackee?
This clever spider from Jamaican folk stories often uses tricks to get what he wants.
Who is Anancy?
Born in St. Ann, this iconic publisher and civil rights leader was proclaimed Jamaica’s first National Hero in 1969.
Who is Marcus Garvey?
This Jamaican leader, often called "The Black Moses", famously organised the Black Star Line shipping company under the UNIA.
Who is Marcus Garvey?
Sir Alexander Bustamante founded this political party in 1943, going on to become the island's first Prime Minister.
What is the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP)?
Also called the swallow-tail hummingbird, this is Jamaica’s national bird.
What is the Doctor Bird?
Affectionately called “Miss Lou”, this poet and folklorist celebrated Jamaican language and culture.
Who is Louise Bennett-Coverley?
This prominent 19th-century businessman and politician, born to a slave mother and Scottish father, was hanged for his alleged role in the Morant Bay Rebellion.
Who is George William Gordon?
While several heroes met their end by hanging, this specific labour leader and former Prime Minister lived to a ripe old age, passing away in 1977.
Who is Sir Alexander Bustamante?
Samuel Sharpe orchestrated a peaceful strike that escalated into this massive 1831 conflict, also known as the Baptist War.
What is the Christmas Rebellion?
This national tree is valued for its attractive timber, often used in furniture.
What is the Blue Mahoe?
This traditional Jamaican musical style blends African and European influences and commonly uses acoustic instruments.
What is mento?
A legendary Baptist deacon from Stony Gut, St. Thomas, he led the historic 1865 Morant Bay Rebellion.
Who is Paul Bogle?
This local town square in St. James, formerly a site of execution, was renamed to honour the leader of the 1831 Christmas Rebellion.
What is Sam Sharpe Square?
Nanny and her guerrilla warriors fiercely resisted the British military from this hidden stronghold located in the Blue Mountains.
What is Moore Town (or Grand Maroon Town / Nanny Town)?
Its name means “wood of life”, and its bloom is Jamaica’s national flower.
What is Lignum Vitae?
This African-derived Jamaican religious and cultural tradition is strongly associated with drumming and dance.
What is Kumina?
This brilliant lawyer and Rhodes Scholar co-founded the People’s National Party (PNP) and is celebrated as a the Father of the Nation.
Who is Norman Washington Manley?
On October 24, 1865, just one day after George William Gordon was executed, this fellow hero was hanged at the Morant Bay Court House.
Who is Paul Bogle?
This is the exact calendar date or specific holiday name set aside each year in October to officially celebrate all seven national icons.
What is National Heroes Day (or the third Monday in October)?
These five words appear on Jamaica’s Coat of Arms and express unity among people of different backgrounds.
What is “Out of Many, One People”?
Known as the JCDC, this organisation promotes Jamaican culture through activities such as the Festival Song and performing arts competitions.
What is the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission?