Definitions
Explain the term ethnic group?
A group of people who share a common identity based on culture, language, or nationality.
In which year did the first set of East Indians land in Jamaica?
On May 10, 1845
What are push factors?
Push factors are conditions that drive people away from their homeland, such as poverty or conflict.
Name a Chinese festival celebrated in the Caribbean.
Chinese New Year.
In which year did Jamaica gained independence from Britain?
In the year 1962
What does heritage mean?
Answer: Heritage refers to the traditions, customs, and values passed down from previous generations.
Why were indentured laborers needed in the Caribbean in 1838?
They were needed to fill labor shortages on plantations and in other industries.
What are pull factors?
Pull factors are conditions that attract people to a new place, like job opportunities or better living conditions.
Name an Indian festival celebrated in the Caribbean.
Diwali.
In the year 1838, this happened for slaves in Jamaica. What was this significant event.
Slavery was abolished.
What is culture?
Culture means the beliefs, behaviors, arts, and way of life of a particular group of people.
Name two parishes in which Indians went to work when they landed in Jamaica.
Clarendon, Portland, St. Mary, Westmoreland, St. Thomas
Give an example of a push factor.
War or natural disasters that make living in an area dangerous.
How do Chinese and Indian cultures influence Caribbean food?
They introduce spices, cooking techniques, and dishes that blend with local cuisine.
The first set of East Indians landed at Old Harbour Bay in Clarendon, Jamaica. In which year did this happen?
In the year 1845.
Give the word that matches the definition that is given here: A person who comes to live in a country from another country.
An immigrant.
Name two challenges face by the indentured labourers in the Caribbean.
They faced harsh working conditions, cultural adjustments, and discrimination.
Give an example of a pull factor.
The promise of a better job or education in another country.
Which ethnic group introduced sweet and sour chicken to the Caribbean?
The Chinese
In which year was the Jamaican flag first flown in Jamaica?
Which word matches this definition? The movement of people from one place to another, often for reasons such as work or safety.
What is migration?
What is an indentureship?
An indentureship is a contract which bonds an indentured labourer to work on a plantation for five years.
How do push and pull factors affect migration?
They influence people's decisions to leave their home countries and seek new opportunities elsewhere.
Jamaicans used curry in their curried goat. Which ethnic group brought curry to Jamaica?
The Indians
Indian labourers first arrived in Guyana in this year. Which year was that?
The Indians first arrived in Guyana in the year 1838.