Independence and Politics
What was the name of the constitutional conference in London that finalized Jamaica's path to independence?
The 1962 Independence Conference.
Who is regarded as the father of Jamaican photography and known for documenting key historical events?
Augustus Washington.
Which style of reggae, characterized by its slower tempo, originated in the 1970s?
Roots Reggae.
What does the black color in the Jamaican flag represent?
The strength and creativity of the people
What was the name of the revolt led by Tacky, a former African chief, in 1760?
Tacky’s Rebellion
Which Jamaican politician played a significant role in drafting the country’s 1962 Constitution?
Norman Manley.
Which Jamaican-born nurse was a pioneer in battlefield medicine during the Crimean War?
Mary Seacole.
Which Jamaican author wrote the critically acclaimed novel The Harder They Come?
Michael Thelwell
What is the scientific name of the national bird of Jamaica, the Doctor Bird
Trochilus polytmus
Which Jamaican parish was the center of the 1831 Baptist War?
St. James
What was the official title of Queen Elizabeth II in Jamaica before the country became independent?
Queen of Jamaica and Head of the Commonwealth.
Which Jamaican was the first person of African descent to serve as Governor-General of Jamaica?
Sir Clifford Campbell.
Which Jamaican playwright and actor is known for the play Smile Orange?
Trevor Rhone.
What is the full name of the national anthem of Jamaica?
Jamaica, Land We Love
What was the primary goal of the Morant Bay Rebellion of 1865?
To demand justice and improved living conditions for freedmen.
Which Prime Minister was in office during Jamaica’s transition to independence in 1962?
Sir Alexander Bustamante.
Which Jamaican activist co-founded the People’s Political Party (PPP) in 1929?
Marcus Garvey.
Which traditional Jamaican instrument is made from bamboo and used in folk music?
The Marimba.
The Lignum Vitae, Jamaica’s national flower, is also known by what name?
Tree of Life
Which island was captured by the British in 1655 before Jamaica?
Hispaniola (now Haiti and the Dominican Republic).
The House of Representatives has how many members under Jamaica’s Constitution?
63 members.
Who was the first Jamaican artist to receive the Order of Merit for contributions to art?
Edna Manley.
Which festival celebrates African cultural heritage in Jamaica, especially drumming and dance?
The Accompong Maroon Festival
What is the significance of the Blue Mahoe as Jamaica’s national tree?
It symbolizes strength, resilience, and natural beauty
Which Jamaican leader was known for negotiating peace treaties with the British during Maroon resistance?
Cudjoe of the Leeward Maroons.