lifestyle
What is a very popular Jamaican dinner?
Jerked beef.
Name one type of Jamaican dance
Jonkonnu, burckins, wine dance
Is Jamaica a dangerous country, why?
Yes, Jamaica has had one of the highest murder rates in the world for many years.
What is the most popular form of music in Jamaica?
reggae
What is the name of the Jamaican Pledge?
I pledge my heart
What is a game commonly played by young girls in Jamaica?
Brown girl in the ring
What does regular Jamaican clothing look like.
colorful, usually red green, and gold colors. Their clothing is made of natural fibers.
What is the main economic activity in Jamaica?
The main economic activities in Jamaica are tourism and bauxite mining.
What internationally famous reggae artist is from Jamaica?
Bob Marley
What is Jamaica's national motto?
Out of many one people
What is the most played sport in Jamaica?
Soccer
What is the biggest religion in Jamaica?
Freedom of worship is guaranteed by Jamaica's constitution, but most Jamaicans are Protestant.
Is poverty easily seen in Jamaica? What places?
Yes poverty is everywhere in Jamaica, and everyone like tourists can see people in the streets or bathing in the ocean.
What type of instruments are used in traditional Jamaican music?
Bamboo fife, bass, rattling, drums, shakas, graters
What is Jamaica's native language?
Jamaican Creole
What is one of the most internationally known aspects of Jamaica's African-Caribbean culture.
The Rastafari movement.
Is education available in Jamaica?
Yes, they provided free education, however some school conditions are not the best.
What is the per capita income of the people of Jamaica?
$9,200
What is a form of Jamaica´s religious music?
Kumina
What Olympic sport is Jamaica'known for?
Bobsled
What Jamaican festival is celebrated by all most all Jamaicans?
Accompong Maroon Festival.
What time of year was the traditional Jonkonnu dance preformed?
Was preformed by slaves during Christmas.
What renewable resource dose Jamaica make the most money off?
bauxite
Besides reggae, there are many famous what type of musicians from Jamaica?
Jazz
What is the capital of Jamaica?
Kingston