The People who came
Jamaica was originally inhabited by?
The Tainos
The National bird
The Doctor Bird or Swallow-tail Hummingbird (Trochilus polytmus)
Led the Morant Bay Rebellion in 1865
Paul Bogle
An eleven-time World Champion and eight-time Olympic gold medalist. Fastest man alive.
Usain Bolt
What features a male and female Taino (Arawak), a shield, a red cross with five pineapples, a crocodile, a Royal Helmet and the words "Out of Many, One People" at the base.
The Coat of Arms
Who was the first European person to reach Jamaica?
Christopher Columbus
The National Fruit
The Ackee (Blighia sapida)
Led the Baptist War (or Christmas Rebellion) of 1831
Samuel Sharpe
Jamaica’s first female Prime Minister
Portia Simpson-Miller
Tell the EXACT day when Jamaica got independence
August 6, 1962
Which European country introduced the idea of slavery to Jamaica?
Spain
The National Motto
"Out of Many, One People,"
I am skilled in Guerrilla warfare
Nanny of the Maroons
I died on May 11, 1981, at age 36 from acral lentiginous melanoma which is a rare and aggressive form of skin cancer that began under my toenail.
Nesta Robert Marley (Bob Marley)
What are the counties of Jamaica?
Cornwall, Middlesex, and Surrey
What is the term given to the Indians, Chineese and Syrians when they came?
Indentured Labourers
Describe the National flag
A gold saltire (X-shape) with green and black triangles
Founded the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP)
Alexander Bustamante
The "King of Jamaican Comedy," he has been a staple of Jamaican theater and television for over forty years.
Oliver Samuels
SPELL the term that means "land of wood and water"
Xaymaca
Approximately what percentage of Jamaica is of African descent?
Accept answers between 79%-90%
SPELL the name of the Natrional Flower of Jamaica
Lignum Vitae (Guiacum officinale)
I was born in St. Ann, founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA)
Marcus Garvey
A renowned actress known for her roles in Roots, Coming to America, and as the voice of Queen Sarabi in The Lion King
Madge Sinclair
Who from the British monarchical system represents Jamaica?
Governor-General (Sir Patrick Allen)