BASICS
What is the capital of Jamaica?
Kingston
What European country captured Jamaica in 1655?
Britain
What was Jamaica's cash crop?
Sugar Cane
What is Jamaica's national dish?
Ackee and saltfish
What is the name of Jamaica's dialect?
Jamaican Patois
When did Jamaica gain independence from Britain?
August 6th 1962
What explorer reached Jamaica in 1494?
Christopher Columbus
What Jamaican leader is known as the major leader of the Maroons?
Nanny of the Maroons
What often goes with cheese in Jamaica?
Bun
Who is the famous Jamaican musician?
Bob Marley
What do the colors of the flag represent?
Black: Strength
Green: Hope
Gold: Natural Beauty
What Caribbean Island group does Jamaica belong to?
What major rebellion took place in 1831-1832?
The Baptist War
What is the name of the unique Jamaican Spice?
Jerk
What music genre was developed in the 1970s and influenced hip-hop?
Dancehall
What Caribbean Island is located directly north of Jamaica?
Cuba
What year did Jamaica officially become a British colony?
1670
What preacher was associated with the War?
Sam Sharpe
What Indigenous Crop is used to make bammy?
Cassava
Who was Usain Bolt's Jamaican counter part?
Yohan Blake
What was the original name for Jamaica?
Xaymaca
What feature of Jamaica provided slaves with refuge?
The Blue Mountains
What yea did the British abolish slavery in Jamaica?
1838
Who is Caribbean Club's best chef?
Nicholas Haye
What older Jamaican genre influenced ska?
Mento