Emancipation
Escaped slaves who fled to the mountainous areas of Jamaica were called?
Maroons
What is Usain bolt's 100 meters pb
9.58 seconds
Which is the largest parish in Jamaica?
St. Ann
What is the Capital of St. Lucia?
Castries
Who is Jamaica’s first National Hero?
Marcus Garvey
Whose original words inspired the popular saying, ‘Emancipate yourself from mental slavery’
Marcus Garvey
What high school did Usain Bolt attend?
William Knibb
Portland is to the _______ of Jamaica.
East
What is the capital of The Bahamas
Nassau
Why did Marcus become a national hero
He urged black people to be proud of their identity.
When was Emancipation Day first observed as a public holiday in Jamaica?
1893
Who was the first Jamaican woman to win an Olympic Gold medal?
Deon Hemmings
What was the capital city of Jamaica immediately before Kingston became capital in 1872?
Port Royal
In which country was slavery first abolished?
Haiti
What year was the Order of National Hero passed by parliament?
1969
After Jamaica stopped observing Emancipation Day as a public holiday at Independence in 1962, when was it reinstated as a holiday?
1998 or 1997
How many golden Olympic medals has Usain Bolt won?
8
How many parishes were in Jamaica in 1865?
22
The Kaieteur Falls, the second largest waterfall in the world, is in
Guyana
What year was the Right Excellent Nanny of the Maroons given the order of National Hero?
1982
Which artist is behind the monumental sculpture Redemption Song at the entrance of Emancipation Park in Kingston?
Laura Facey
At what age did Usain Bolt set the world record?
22-year-old
How many parishes were there in 1664?
7
On which Caribbean island is goat racing a popular sport?
Trinidad & Tobago S
Which year was Paul bogle born?
1820-1823