Location and Population
Where is Jamaica located?
In the Caribbean sea
How did Christopher Columbus get to the Jamaica?
He accidently went there because he mistook Jamaica for a place of gold.
How many islands does Jamaica approximately have?
Around 700 islands
How much gold did Christopher Columbus find in Jamaica?
Literally nothing (get trolled)
What do the Jamaicans call themselves?
Arawaks (if you have a different answer, pls tell us)
How many inland lakes are there?
Literally NONE (get trolled)
When did Christopher Columbus discover Jamaica?
May 5th, 1494
What language did the Jamaicans speak?
They mainly spoke Patois.
Why did Christopher Columbus enslave the people of Jamaica?
Because he thought gold was in the island, so he used the Jamaicans as prisoners with jobs.
What changes happened after Christopher Columbus left Jamaica?
The Jamaicans had to keep doing their job until 1655 when the English invaded and freed them from the spanish
How many people are in Jamaica?
About 1.6 million
When did the pre-Jamaicans inhabit Jamaica?
At around 600-650 BC, or around 2,500 years ago.
How many states are in Jamaica?
there are 13 states
Who fled to Cuba in May, 1655
The English fled
What were the punishments for disobedience for the Jamaican slaves?
They had their noses and/or fingers cut off
What's the size of Jamaica?
10,990 KM2
What year did Governor Morgan die?
How many territories are in Jamaica?
17 dependent territories
How much sugar cane did the enslaved people grow in 30 years?
They grew 430 individual sugar cane rods in 30 years
When was slavery abolished?
December 18, 1685
What are the two ranges in the main mountain system?
Blue Mountain Peak and Port Royal Mountain
What jobs did Jamaican escapees get when they came to Canada or the U.S.A?
They became rail workers, sharecroppers, and domestic service workers.
13 states and 17 territories which is 30
What was the main purpose for Christopher Columbus looking for gold?
If he discovered new islands, he would be rewarded heavily since he had a "successful" voyage.
When did Jamaicans start coming to Canada or the U.S.A?
At around 1796