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What year was Jamaica emancipated?

1838

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Who is Jamaica's most famous reggae artist?

Bob Marley

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What is Jamaica's national flower?

Lignum Vitae


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What is Jamaica's capital city?

Kingston

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What does "Sarry fi mawga dawg, mawga dawg tun roun bite yuh" mean?

Sometimes the person you help, turns back to hurt you

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What is Jamaica's national motto?

Out of Many, One People

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He was the first National Hero?

Marcus Mosiah Garvey

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What spicy cooking style is Jamaica famous for?

Jerk

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Name a famous Jamaican waterfall.

Dunn's River Falls

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What does "Tek weh yu get, till yu get weh yu want" mean?

Be content with what you have while working to achieve your goals.

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Who were the first inhabitants of Jamaica

The Tainos

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What is the nickname for Jamaica

Land of Wood and Water

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What is the correct name for Duckunu

Blue Draws/Tyre Leaf

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What is the longest river in Jamaica and which parish is it located in?

Rio Minho in Clarendon

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What does "Good friend betta dan pocket money" mean?

Invest in a good friend

400

Who was Jamaica's first Prime Minister?

Sir Alexander Bustamante

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Who is the "Pocket Rocket"?

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce

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What is the name of the famous Jamaican rum brand?

Wray and Nephew

400

The Morant Bay Rebellion was held here

St. Thomas
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What does "Wha di goat do, di kid falla" mean?

Be mindful of your actions, it will influence others

500

Which country ruled Jamaica before it gained independence?

Britain

500

He formed the People's National Party

Norman Washington Manley

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The correct name for Tin Boom, Dutty Gyal, Flash Out

Tin Mackerel

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What does the black, gold and black in the Jamaica flag mean

  • Black- the strength and creativity of the Jamaican people
  • Gold- the natural beauty of sunlight and the wealth of the country
  • Green- hope and representing the lush vegetation and future prosperity.
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What does "if yu waa good yu nose afi run" mean?

Success takes great effort, sometimes sacrifice. 

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