Jamaica gained full independence within the British Commonwealth in this year.
What is 1962.
100
These three colors make up the Jamaican flag.
What is green, yellow, and black.
100
This religious movement began in the 1930's in Jamaican slums with Marcus Garvey's writings and is often considered a "way of life."
What is Rastafari.
200
Jamaica has this kind of climate.
What is tropical, with hot and humid weather.
200
Jamaica has an estimated population of this many people.
What is 2,731,832
200
There were two indigenous groups, originating in South America, who settled in Jamaica between 4000 and 1000 BC. Name one of the groups.
What is the Arawak or Taino.
200
Though a small island, Jamaica's music culture has had an incredible music influence. Name two types of music that originated in Jamaica.
What is reggae, ska, mento, rocksteady, dub, dancehall and ragga
200
Translate: "Whaa gwaan" is Patwa for what English greeting?
What is what is going on?
300
Jamaica is found in this region of the world that consists of other islands.
What is the Carribean.
300
English is the official language of Jamaica. This language, however, is the national language of Jamaica.
What is Jamaican Patois.
300
This Spanish explorer arrived in Jamaica in 1494.
What is Christopher Colombus.
300
Jamaica is known for this popular cooking spice, often used when cooking chicken.
What is jerk.
300
Translate: "A weh yuh bredda deh?" is Pawta for what?
What is "Where is your brother?"
400
Jamaica is located south of this island country.
What is Cuba.
400
According to the 2001 census, Jamaica's population consists mainly of people of what descent?
What is African.
400
This country fought against the Spaniards to gain control of Jamaica.
What is Great Britain.
400
This is the most popular sport played in Jamaica.
What is cricket.
400
Name 2 major export products from Jamaica.
What is Bauxite and alumnia, apparel, sugar, bananas, coffee, citrus and citrus products, rum, cocoa.
500
Jamaica's size is compared to what U.S. state?
What is Connecticut.
500
Most Jamaicans originate from Africa and are the descendants of slaves. The Europeans brought them to Jamaica from Africa. Some of these Africans slaves resisted slavery and ran away to the northern mountainous regions of Jamaica and are known as what?
What is the Maroons.
500
This is Jamaica's motto and appears on the country's Coat of Arms.
What is "Out of many, one people."
500
This is the religion practiced most widely in Jamaica.
What is Christianity.
500
Because it is an island, Jamaica is more prone to what natural hazard?