Food/sports
random facts
language
the land
the people
100
what is Jamaica's national dish?
ackee/saltfish
100
what is Jamaicas national motto?
out of many, one people
100
name 3 english words that come from the jamaican natives' language
Barbecue, canoe, hurricane, potato, tobacco
100
what kind of government does jamaica have?
constitutional parliamentary democracy
100
what is the name of the native Jamaicans?
Arawak Indians
200
name 3 natural resources from Jamaica
sugar, bananas, coffee, pimento, cocoa, tobacco
200
what is the capital of jamaica?
Kingston
200
what is jamaicas national language?
english
200
what do the colors of the Jamaican flag represent?
yellow=sunshine/natural resources green=land/hope for the future black=burdens bore by the people
200
what did they invent?
hammocks
300
second to the US, Jamaica won the world's most what?
olympic gold medals
300
what are the main and secondary religions?
1st=Christian and 2nd=Rastafarian
300
what is the jamaican language called that is a mix of African tribal language and Creole?
Patois / Patwa
300
what is the climate of Jamaica and why?
summer all year round because its on the equator
300
how did Jamaicas population become primarily Black?
The Europeans came over and brought slaves from Africa who later gained emancipation and independence.
400
what is the national drink of Jamaica?
rum
400
how do you say hello and goodbye in Jamaican?
wagwan=hello, likkle more=goodbye
400
where is Jamaica located?
in the West Indies south of Cuba and West of Haiti - in the Caribbean
400
what is the population of Jamaica
2 million
500
who is the fastest man on earth as of now?
Usain Bolt
500
who is Ian Fleming?
the author of 10 James Bond novels written at his home called "Golden Eye" in Jamaica
500
how do you say "hello friend, i love you" in Jamaican?
"wagwan bredrin, me love yuh"
500
there are 200 species of what plant?
orchids
500
What is the name of the movie which portrays Jamaica being the first tropical country to enter the Winter Olympics?
Cool Runnings
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