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What date did Jamaican gain it's independence from Great Britain?
August 6, 1962
Who is known as the "King of Reggae"?
Bob Marley
What is the national dish of Jamaica?
Ackee and Saltfish
What is the falls in Ocho Rios that is the most famous natural attraction?
Dunn's River Falls
What does "wah gwan?" mean in standard English?
What European country colonized Jamaican in 1494 before Britain took over in 1655?
Spain
What genre of music is emerged in Jamaican during the 1970s?
Dancehall
What technique is used on chicken and pork is spicy and a culinary staple in Jamaica?
Jerk
What mountain range is known for its world-famous coffee?
Blue Mountains
What annual fest is hosted in Montego Bay every year?
Reggae Fest
What national hero led the Maroons in their resistance against British rule?
Nanny of the Maroons
What was the name of Bob Marley's back up band?
The Wailers
What is the popular street food had is often filled with beef and vegetables, often fried and flaky?
Beef patty
What is the parish that is known for the Appleton Estate?
St. Elizabeth
What does "Likkle more" mean?
What war in 1831 contributed to the abolishment of slavery in the British Caribbean?
Baptist War
What person created the song Love Has Found a Way and is considered the "Crown Prince of Reggae?"
Dennis Brown
What delicacy is cooked from the stomach of cows and is slowly cooked with seasoning and vegetables?
Mannish water
What lagoon in Falmouth glows at night due to its bioluminescence?
Luminous Lagoon?
What Christmas celebration that features performances and music has roots in West Africa?
Jonkonnu
Where was the original capital of Jamaica before it was moved to Kingston because of an Earthquake?
Port Royal
What record label was founded in 1968 by Clement "Coxsone" Dodd?
Studio One
What bread is made from coconut milk and is often eaten with saltfish?
Bammy
What parish is known for the Blue Mountain Peak which is the highest on the island?
What figure from Ethiopia is considered to be a divine leader in The Rastafarian Movement?
Haile Selassie