General
Knowledge
Knowledge
What is the capital city of Jamaica?
Kingston
In what year did we gain independence?
1962
Wah Sweet Nanny Goat,______
Aguh Run Him Belly
What is the national dish of Jamaica?
Ackee and saltfish
Running takes place at my event. It is a big deal for Jamaicans.
Hint: fastest man and woman once ran there
Olympics
How many parishes are in Jamaica?
14
Jamaica is the land of w___ and w____
wood and water
Sorry Fi Mawga Dawg,_____
Mawga Dawg Tun Roun Bite Yuh
It is a type of drink. I only appear Christmas time. I am mixed with lots of ginger What am I?
Hint:Dark red
Sorrel
I am held every year at the National Stadium at Independence. Can you guess me?
Grand Gala
Who was Jamaica's first national hero?
Marcus Mosiah Garvey
What were the first set of people in Jamaica called?
Arawaks or Tainos
When Chubble Tek Yuh,___
Pickney Shirt Fit Yuh
It is a type of banana. You can't leave it in the pot for too long or it will burn. What is it?
Plantain
I take place in a church every December 31st. Service is held until 12:00 a.m Can you guess me?
Watch Night
Which parish is considered the "bread basket" of Jamaica?
St. Elizabeth
Which two national heroes were cousins?
Norman Manley and Alexander Bustamante
Fire Deh A Muss Muss Tail,_____
Him Tink A Cool Breeze
I grow on a tree. I can be roasted and boiled. I taste good with ackee and saltfish. What am I?
Breadfruit
I am held at Christmas. I have a variety of stuff in store that you can buy.
Hint: light up sword
Grand market
What is the longest river in Jamaica?
Rio Minho
What national hero led the Christmas rebellion in 1831 - 1832?
Samuel Sharpe
Yuh Shake Man Hand,____
But Yuh Nuh Shake Him Heart
I am named after a type of event. I am fried in a lot of oil. I am made from cornmeal, sugar and flour. What am I?
Festival