Why is English spoken in Jamaica?
English colony
What is the everyday language in Jamaica?
Jamaican Patois
What genre of music originates from Jamaica and became popular by Bob Marley?
Reggae
When did Jamaica gain independence from the English?
1962
What does "Wah gwaan" mean?
What's up
Name a Jamaican author?
Marlon James
Jamaica was orginially populated by these tribes.
The Arawek tribes
What is the big difference between English and Jamaican Patois?
The verbs are uninflected (unaffected by tense changes)
What year did Columbus visit and take control of the island?
1494
What is the most spoken laungage outside of English in Jamaica?
Jamaican Patois
What was the name of the military campaign launched by Orwell Crowell in 1654?
The "Western Design Armada"