History
In what year did Jamaica gain its independence?
1962
In what year was Cross Keys High founded ( then Cross Keys Secondary)?
1976
How many parishes are there in Jamaica?
14
What is the national dish of Jamaica?
ackee and saltfish
What is the motto of Jamaica?
"Out of many one people"
Who discovered Jamaica?
Christopher Colombus
What was the name of the first principal of Cross Keys High School?
Mr. C.V. Walters
What is the population of Jamaica?
Over 2 million people
Other than Jamaica, what are the other two largest islands in the Caribbean?
Cuba and Hispaniola.
What is the local dialect spoken in Jamaica?
Patois
Who were the first settlers in Jamaica?
The Arawaks, also called the Tainos
What were some of the vocational skills taught at Cross Keys when it first opened?
Agriculture Science, Wood Work & Carpentry, Clothing & Textile, Food & Nutrition and Metal Shop
What are the colors of the Jamaican Flag?
Black, Green, and Gold.
Which famous American author would reside in Jamaica when he wrote his books?
Ian Fleming. ( The James Bond Novels)
In Jamaica, patois is a mixture of languages from Africa, Spanish, French, Dutch, and Portuguese. True or False?
True
From what country did Jamaica gain its independence?
The United Kingdom
Who were the first Head Boy and Head Girl at Cross Keys High?
Victor Hamilton and Rosa Davis
The head of the government in Jamaica is called?
a. Governor General
b. President
c. Prime Minister
d. Chancellor
c. Prime Minister
What is the name of the famous coffee grown in Jamaica?
Blue Mountain Coffee
Reggae and Dancehall were created in Jamaica, True or False?
True
What was the first capital of Jamaica?
Sevilla La Nueva or New Seville. The old capital of Jamaica was called St. Jago de la Vega
In what parish, and community is Cross Keys High School located?
Manchester, Cocoa Walk.
How often are the general elections held in Jamaica?
Every 5 years.
What parish is the Flat Bridge in Jamaica?
St. Catherine
Jamaica has several traditions, Anancy stories, set-ups, nine-nights, obeah, and kumina. Can You name two more?
Outdoor Revival meetings, and Jonkonnu Dance