Caribbean Historical Events
These two Caribbean nations were ruled for decades by infamous dictators like François "Papa Doc" Duvalier and Rafael Trujillo.
What is Haiti and the Dominican Republic
Born in Saint Michael, Barbados, this celebrity is a global superstar known for her music, fashion, and beauty empire
Who is Rihanna?
This island is of volcanic origin and is located South of Martinique and northeast of St. Vincent
What is St. Lucia?
This is a popular Barbadian snack, essentially a type of fritter made with salted cod (saltfish), flour, and a blend of spices, then deep-fried
What are Bajan Fish Cakes?
This instrument emerged in the eastern Caribbean in the 1930s and 40s. It's considered the only acoustic instrument invented in the 20th century.
The Steel Pan
This political union of Caribbean islands was an attempt to create a single nation out of Britain's West Indian colonies.
What is the West indian Federation
Born in Saint James, Trinidad and Tobago, this celebrity is a highly successful and influential rapper, singer, and songwriter.
Who is Nicki Minaj?
This Caribbean island is home to the prominent La Soufriere volcano which has had 8 recorded eruptions
What is St. Vincent and the Grenadines?
This is a national dish, consisting of boiled green bananas (unripe) and salt-cured codfish, often seasoned with herbs and spices.
What are Green Figs and Saltfish?
This Caribbean festival is characterized by parades, masquerade costumes, music, and dance, and is often associated with Christmas celebrations.
Jonkunnu Festival
Name THREE Caribbean rebellions and their locations
What are: Tacky's Rebellion (1760 Jamaica), Berbice Slave Rebellion (1763 Guyana), Haitian Revolution (1791), Bussa's Rebellion (1816 Barbados), Christmas Rebellion/Baptist War (1831-32 Jamaica), Morant Bay Rebellion (1865 Jamaica), Fédon's Rebellion (1795 Grenada)
Born in Miami but raised in the Bahamas, this celebrity was a groundbreaking actor, director, and diplomat, a and was the first black actor and first Bahamian to win the Academy Award for Best Actor.
Who is Sidney Poitier
This Caribbean island is comprised of 3 individual islands, and the smallest island out of the three, has a population of just 900 people
What is Grenada?
This national dish is a flavorful one-pot meal, typically featuring breadfruit, salted meat or fish, dumplings, and callaloo, all simmered in coconut milk.
What is Oildown?
Danced in pairs, this dance involves flirtatious gestures used as participants move in circles to the rhythm of music played on instruments such as the accordion, drum and saxophone.
What is Merengue?
This Dominican dictator ruled from 1930 to 1961 and was responsible for the Parsley Massacre.
Who was Rafael Trujillo?
Born in Kingston, Jamaica, this celebrity originally studied commerce, and planned to pursue a career in hotel management, but instead ended up forging a highly successful music career after teaming up with manager and producer Jeremy Harding.
Who is Sean Paul?
This Caribbean country is the second largest nation in the region and hosts the highest mountainous point in the region
What is the Dominican Republic?
This dish involves pork shoulder marinated in epis (a blend of herbs and spices), citrus, and chili peppers, then braised until tender, and finally fried to a crisp.
What is Haitian Griyo
This is a vibrant partner dance known for its fast footwork, intricate turns, and dynamic spins.
What is Salsa?
Though not native to the Caribbean, this notorious female pirate fought in the region and was eventually captured with her comrade Anne Bonny.
Who was Mary Read?
Born in Guyana in 1993, this celebrity moved to London when she was seven and is known for her roles in Black Panther, Ready Player One, Guava Island, Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame, she never imagined a Hollywood career.
Who is Leticia Wright?
This island is home to the Sierra Maestra, Sierra Cristal, and Sierra del Rosario mountain ranges.
What is Cuba?
What is Trinidad and Tobago's national dish?
What is Pelau/Crab and Callaloo
This is the name of the first female prime minister. She was known as the "Iron Lady of the Caribbean"
What is Dame Eugenia Charles?