Why did they come?
Why did the Europeans come to the Caribbean?
They came to acquire WEALTH
ETHNIC GROUP
Ethnic Group is a community or population made up of people who share a common cultural background.
When did Columbus discover Jamaica?
May 5, 1494
The abbreviation
NEPA
National Environment and Planning Agency
Which group of people contributed Chow Mein, noodles and sweet & sour meats.
THE CHINESE
Why did the Africans come to the Caribbean?
They were forced to come as SLAVES/INVOLUNTARY WORKERS
CULTURE
Culture is the traditions and customs that govern behaviour and beliefs.
When was the Christmas Rebellion?
December 27, 1831
The abbreviation
ODPEM
Office of Disaster Preparedness and Management
Which group of people introduced the wearing of head ties, cornrows and braids?
THE AFRICANS
The Chinese came as indentured labourers to work on ____________________.
Sugar Estates
MIGRATION
The movement from one country, region, city, town or place of recidence, to settle in another.
When did Jamaica become an independent nation?
August 6, 1962
The abbreviation
JIS
Jamaica Information Service
The East Indians are well known for the introduction of spices such as _____________ and ___________.
CURRY POWDER and GINGER
DAILY DOUBLE!!
Who were the first group of people to work as Indentured Labourers after slavery was abolished?
The East Indians
INDENTURESHIP
This is a period of being a servant bound to service for a specified time.
When were Jamaican slaves emancipated?
August 1, 1838
The abbreviation
NEPA
National Environment and Planning Agency
Which group of people contributed the main languages spoken in the Caribbean?
THE EUROPEANS
Which group of people were the first to set up small grocery shops across the island?
The Chinese
INDIGENOUS PEOPLE
The original people who settled at a place.
DAILY DOUBLE!!
UNCLE ALLAN'S BDAY
March ___
7th
The abbreviation
JCF
Which group of people introduced the first concepts of verandah, hammocks and gazebos?
THE TAINOS