Jamaican History
This European country colonized Jamaica in 1655.
What is England?
This spicy chicken dish is one of Jamaica’s most famous foods.
What is Jerk Chicken?
This is the capital city of Jamaica.
What is Kingston?
This common greeting means “What’s going on?”
What is “Wah gwaan?”
This genre of music originated in Jamaica and is known for its relaxed rhythm and positive messages.
What is Reggae
Jamaica gained independence in this year.
What is 1962?
This national dish is made with a fruit and salted fish.
What is Ackee and Saltfish?
This popular tourist city is known for its beaches and resorts on the north coast.
What is Montego Bay?
This word means everything is good, cool, or positive vibes.
What is “Irie”
This artist is known for songs like “Temperature” and helped popularize dancehall worldwide.
Who is Sean Paul?
This enslaved African leader became a national hero after leading a major rebellion in 1831.
Who is Sam Sharpe?
This flaky pastry is often filled with beef, Cheese or chicken and has a bright yellow color.
What is a Jamaican Patty?
This town is famous for its cruise port and nearby waterfalls like Dunn’s River Falls.
What is Ocho Rios?
This phrase means “I’m leaving” or “I’m heading out.”
What is “Mi a go”
This type of Jamaican music is faster-paced than reggae and is popular in clubs and parties.
What is Dancehall
Before the British, this country originally colonized Jamaica after Columbus arrived in 1494.
What is Spain?
This slow-cooked stew often includes oxtail, butter beans, and rich gravy.
What is Oxtail stew?
This historic town was once known as the “wickedest city on Earth” due to piracy and lawlessness.
What is Port Royal?
This phrase means “Be quiet” or “Stop talking.”
What is “Hush yuh mout”
This reggae legend is known for uplifting songs like “Three Little Birds” and “One Love.”
Who is Bob Marley?
This group of formerly enslaved people escaped into the mountains and fought the British for freedom.
Who are the Jamaican Maroons?
This starchy root vegetable is commonly boiled and served with many Jamaican meals.
What is Yam?
This inland city in central Jamaica is known for agriculture and is the capital of Manchester Parish.
What is Mandeville?
What is “Walk good”This phrase is used to tell someone to take care or stay safe.
What is “Walk good”
This Jamaican musical style came before reggae and helped shape its sound in the 1960s.
What is Ska