General Knowledge 1
Name one thing Belize is known for
Maya Pyramids, its Barrier Reef and Great Blue Hole.
List 3 ethnic groups found in Belize
Latinos, Maya, Mestizo, Creole, Garifuna, East Indian, Mennonite, Arab, and Chinese
What are the months for hurricane season in Belize?
What is the official language of Belize?
English
What holiday is celebrated on November 19th?
Garifuna Settlement Day?
What year did Belize gain it's independence?
1981
Name 3 popular cayes in Belize.
San Pedro, Caye Caulker, St. George's Caye,Tobacco Caye, South Water Caye etc
What animal is considered the "Royal Rat of Belize"
Gibnut
Who was the first GG of Belize?
Dame Minita Gordon
who were the first known inhabitants in Belize?
The Mayans
What Mayan Site is known as "maiden of the rock"
Xunantunich
Name 3 Belizean foods
Rice and beans, stew chicken,Johnny cakes, Buns, Creole bread, Hudut, Pibil tacos, Boil Up, Pupusas, Tamales, and Tamalitos
Name any 3 Belizean artists
Supa G, Stig da artist, Hubee, Andy Palacio, Tanya Carter, Lord Rhaburn, Titiman Flores, Marilyn Vansen etc
Belize was formally known as?
British Honduras
Name the three holidays that should be paid double once worked according to the Belize Labour Law.
Good Friday
Easter Monday
Christmas Day
What two holidays are celebrated in the month of September
St George's Caye Day & Independence Day
what two countries are Belize boarded by?
who wrote the lyrics to "Land of the Free"
Samuel Haynes
What year was the first phase of Belmopan completed?
1970
what activity is superstitiously prohibited on Good Friday?
Swimming
How many senators are appointed on the advice of the Prime Minister?
6
Name one industry the country is largely dependent on.
agriculture, agro-based industry, tourism, construction and merchandising.
Jewel in the heart of the Caribbean basin
Who is the head of State of Belize?
King Charles III
What is the "National Motto of Belize" along with its translation?
Sub Umbra Florero