Music
This iconic artist is known as the king of reggae and famous for songs like "One Love" and " Redemption Song"
Who is Bob Marley?
This spicy Jamaican dish features chicken marinated in a blend of herbs and spices, then grilled or jerked.
What is jerk chicken?
Jamaica was originally inhabited by the indigenous people known as the...
Who are the Taino people?
This traditional Jamaican dance style is characterized by rhythmic movements of the hips and originated in the dance halls of Kingston.
What is dancehall?
What was the primary reason Jamaicans begun moving to the US and Canada
What is better opportunities?
This Jamaican music genre, often considered a precursor to reggae, features a slower tempo and smooth vocal harmonies.
What is Rocksteady?
This Jamaican fruit, often used in desserts and drinks, is known for its sweet and tangy flavor and is often mistaken for a vegetable.
What is the ackee fruit?
This famous Jamaican political leader and national hero was a key figure in the struggle for Jamaican independence from British colonial rule.
Who is Marcus Garvey?
What is the name of the vibrant Jamaican festival celebrated in January, featuring music, dance, and cultural displays?
What is the Jamaica Carnival (or Bacchanal)?
In which part of New York did Jamaicans mostly live when they begun migrating?
What is Harlem?
a style of popular music with a strongly accented subsidiary beat, originating in Jamaica. Evolved in the late 1960s from ska and other local variations on calypso and rhythm and blues, and became widely known in the 1970s through the work of Bob Marley.
What is Reggae?
This spicy Jamaican patty is a popular snack made with a flaky pastry crust filled with seasoned meat or vegetables.
What is a Jamaican beef patty?
This Jamaican city was the site of the infamous 1692 earthquake that destroyed much of its architecture and led to widespread devastation.
What is Port Royal?
This Jamaican sport, similar to baseball, is played with a small rubber ball and is a popular pastime in many Jamaican communities.
What is cricket?
With what did Jamaicans who moved abroad most strongly identify with?
What is their ethnic and national background?
This iconic Jamaican musician and political activist, known for songs like "Marcus Garvey" and "Red, Gold, and Green", founded the Rastafari movement.
Who is Burning Spear?
This popular Jamaican beverage is made from dried hibiscus flowers and is served cold with sugar.
What is sorrel?
In what year did Jamaica gain independence from British colonial rule?
What is 1962?
Who is the famous Jamaican sprinter known as the "Fastest Man in the World", winning multiple Olympic gold medals in the 100m and 200m events?
Who is Usain Bolt?
What is the name of the immigration act that kept Jamaicans out of Britain?
What is the Commonwealth Immigration Act?
This dancehall artist, known for his hit singles "Temperature" and "Get Busy", is one of Jamaica's most successful international stars.
Who is Sean Paul?
What is the name of the Jamaican fruit known for its distinctive taste, green skin, and black seeds, often enjoyed fresh or juiced?
What is the soursop?
This Jamaican slave rebellion, which began in 1831, was one of the largest and most significant uprisings in the history of the island.
What is the Baptist War (or Christmas Rebellion)?
What is the name of the Jamaican religious movement that centers around the belief in the divinity of Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia?
What is Rastafarianism?
What societal political view did most Jamaicans have ?
What is conservatives social views?