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
A common dish for special occasions such as weddings or nine night ceremonies, what is ?
mannish water/Goat's head soup
What decade did Reggae reach mainstream media? (It's no earlier than the 1950's)
1970's
True Or False, The Mico University College sits on the Liguanea Plain
True
What does the green on the Jamaican flag represent?
green represents hope and agricultural resources
What is the capitol of Jamaica?
Kingston
What is "stamp and go" ?
Saltfish fritters
What Jamaican music genre emerged from Rocksteady?
Reggae
What does 1 Jamaican dollar equate to in USD? (closest guess receives points)
1USD = 153.59 JMD
Over which (3) parishes does the Blue Mountain stretch
St.Thomas, Portland and St. Andrew
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