National Heroes
What is the name of Jamaica first national hero.
Marcus Mosiah Garvey
This mischievous spider from West African stories made his way to Jamaica and is known for his clever tricks.
Anancy (Anansi)
This Jamaican proverb warns that you should not underestimate someone quiet or calm.
Silent river run deep
This song accompanies a popular ring game where children dance in a circle singing “tra la la la la.”
Brown Girl in the Ring
Who wrote the popular song Linstead Market.
Louise Bennett
Which national hero was the first Prime Minister of Jamaica.
Alexander Bustamante
This fearsome creature, half man and half animal, is said to roam the countryside dragging chains at night.
Rolling Calf
Finish the saying Every mickle mek a
muckle
Children flick these small spheres to hit others in a circle or hole.
Marbles
This bird, found only in Jamaica, is the national bird and is known for its vibrant green, black, and gold colors.
Doctor Bird
Which national hero created the People National Party (PNP).
Norman Manley
This folklore character, often an old witch-like woman, is said to fly at night after removing her skin.
Old Higue (or Soucouyant)
What is the meaning of the proverb "Nuh every kin teet a laugh"
Not everyone who smiles with you is your friend.
In this game, children try to hop over chalk or rope lines without touching them.
Hopscotch
This Jamaican symbol appears on coins, banknotes, and government seals, and is considered a symbol of unity and pride.
Coat of Arms of Jamaica
This National Hero was a Baptist preacher who led a slave rebellion in 1831.
Samuel Sharpe
To stop an Old Higue from entering your house, you might sprinkle this around your door.
Rice grains
Finish the saying “De olda de moon,
de brighter it shine.
This popular game where people whisper to each other a saying of their choice.
Chinese Telephone
What is Jamaica’s motto, found on its Coat of Arms.
Out of Many, One People
This National Hero founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA) and promoted Black pride worldwide.
Marcus Garvey?
Anancy stories were used to teach this to children.
Life lessons or morals
What is the meaning behind this say "Di higher monkey climb, di more him expose"
The more power or attention someone gets, the more their flaws show.
In what game one child stands in the center of the ring pretending to be this animal.
Bull inna pen
This emblematic animal represents strength and is featured on the Jamaican Coat of Arms.
Lion