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100

This European country colonized Guyana before its independence.

Great Britain.

100

What is the capital city of Guyana?

Georgetown

100

In Guyana if someone says that they are going to “take five” that means that they are going to…

Take a break or rest

100

This is the most widely celebrated Hindu festival in Guyana.

Diwali

100

Peace Corps was founded in what year?

1961

200

Guyana gained its independence in what year?

1966

200

Longest river in Guyana.

Essequibo River.

200

If somebody says you are looking like a “senseh fowl.” That means you are looking… 

Rough, unkept, scraggly, goofy.

200

What is the official language of Guyana?

English

200

Which US president signed the executive order creating the Peace Corps

John F. Kennedy

300

This enslaved man led the 1763 Berbice Rebellion.

Cuffy

300

Guyana is bordered by which 3 countries?

Brazil, Suriname, and Venezuela.

300

When traveling instead of staying that way or this way, Guyanese people may say…

Upsuh and downsuh

300

Name three traditional Guyanese cuisine dishes.

Roti, cook-up-rice, pepper-pot, chow mein, bake, salt fish, fried plantain… 

300

The Peace Corps first arrived in Guyana in what decade?

The 60’s

400

Guyana became a republic on this date.

February 23rd, 1970

400

This spectacular waterfall is one of the tallest single drop waterfalls in the world.

Kaieteur Falls

400

A common thing to say in Guyana when you eaten your fill…

Mi belly full

400

Mashramani a major Guyanese holiday celebrates this national milestones.

Becoming a republic

400

What is the standard length of service for a Peace Corps Volunteer. 

27 months.

500

Who are the three colonial powers who ruled Guyana before its independence.

Dutch, French, and British.

500

The regional organization headquartered in Georgetown. Promotes economic integration in cooperation among Caribbean nations.

CARICOM

500

What is a scrape?

A thug or gangster.

500

This pre-wedding, Afro Guyanese, celebration, features, drumming, dancing, and singing, to honor the bride and groom.

Kwe-kwe or Queh-Queh 

500

What years did Peace Corps temporarily suspend operations in Guyana?

1971-1995

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