Music and Dance
This Jamaican genre, made famous by Bob Marley, blends ska and rocksteady rhythms.
What is reggae?
Jamaica’s famous chicken dish marinated in a spicy allspice and Scotch bonnet blend.
What is jerk chicken?
This French-based Creole is spoken widely in Haiti.
What is Haitian Creole?
This Jamaican sprinter, nicknamed “Lightning,” holds the men’s 100 m and 200 m world records.
Who is Usain Bolt?
The flag with a black triangle and blue and yellow stripes belongs to this island.
What is The Bahamas?
The national instrument of Trinidad and Tobago, made from oil drums.
What is the steel pan?
This root vegetable, also called “yuca,” is used to make bammy.
What is cassava?
When a Trinidadian says “lime,” they mean this activity.
What is hanging out or relaxing?
Known as the “Universe Boss,” this Jamaican batsman is one of cricket’s biggest T20 stars.
Who is Chris Gayle?
This natural disaster season officially runs from June 1 to November 30.
What is Hurricane Season?
This energetic dance from the Dominican Republic shares its name with a style of music.
What is merengue?
This bright orange fruit is the key ingredient in Trinidad’s popular “chow” snack.
What is mango?
The Dutch influence can be heard on the ABC islands in this local language.
What is Papiamento?
This retired Jamaican athlete is considered the fastest woman alive after her 10.54 s 100 m run in 2021.
Who is Elaine Thompson-Herah?
The first Caribbean country to gain independence from colonial rule in 1804.
What is Haiti?
The “Queen of Calypso,” born in Tobago in 1920, is known by this stage name.
Who is Calypso Rose?
A refreshing drink made from sorrel (hibiscus) is especially popular during this season.
What is Christmas?
In Jamaican Patois, to “nyam” means to do this.
What is eat?
This Grenadian 400 m specialist won his country’s first Olympic gold medal at the 2012 London Games.
Who is Kirani James?
This island nation uses the Eastern Caribbean dollar but is geographically closest to South America.
What is Grenada?
This Cuban partner dance is known for quick footwork and a “casino” style.
What is salsa?
A spicy, peppery soup from Antigua, traditionally made with goat.
What is pepperpot?
In St. Lucia, “se mwen ki” means this in English.
What is "it's me"?
Kieron Pollard captained this Caribbean multi-nation cricket team that competes in international tournaments.
What is the West Indies cricket team?
The Caribbean’s highest peak, Pico Duarte, is on this island.
What is Hispaniola (Dominican Republic)?