Music and Dance
What Caribbean/African dance move involves the waist?
Whining
What are the colors of the Jamaican flag?
Black, green, and gold
I am the most popular Jamaican musical artist of all time. Who am I?
Bob Marley
What sea is Jamaica in?
The Caribbean Sea
What is the most popular style of meat in Jamaica?
Jerk Chicken
Name 2 genres of music FOUNDED in Jamaica.
Reggae, dancehall, mento, ska, rocksteady, and dub
What is the hairstyle usually seen in Jamaica?
Dreadlocks
What part of West Europe took control of Jamaica until 1962?
The United Kingdom
What Jamaican island ends in the word Bay?
Montego Bay
What animal is eaten in Jamaica that isn't as commonly eaten in the U.S?
Goat
What is the most common instrument used in reggae music?
Electric bass guitar
What is Jamaica's national bird?
the humming bird
What are Jamaica's official languages? (There are two)
Jamaican Patois and English
What U.S. state is closest to Jamaica?
Florida
What is Jamaica's national dish?
Ackee and saltfish
What decade did Reggae reach mainstream media? (It's no earlier than the 1950's)
1970's
How many years do you have to live in Jamaica for you to be eligible for citizenship?
5 years of residency is needed
What does the green on the Jamaican flag represent?
green represents hope and agricultural resources
What is the capitol of Jamaica?
Kingston
What is Jamaica's national fruit?
Ackee
What Jamaican music genre emerged from Rocksteady?
Reggae
What does 1 Jamaican dollar equate to in USD? (closest guess receives points)
1USD = 155 JMD
What is wrong with the Jamaican flag I'm wearing as a cape?
The black is supposed to be on the left and right. The green is supposed to be on the top and bottom.
How big is Jamaica in square miles? (Closest guess receives the points)
4,244 mi^2
What is the most common spice used in Jamaican cooking?
Hot pepper