Prime Ministers of Grenada
History of Grenada
Beaches & Lakes
MISC
100

Who was Grenada’s Prime Minister from 1984-1989?

Herbert Blaize

100

When did Christopher Columbus sight Grenada?

1498

100

What is the name of Grenada’s largest lake, which sits in a volcanic crater?

Grand Etang Lake

100

What is Grenada's national flower?

Bougainvillea

200

Who was Grenada's 1st Prime Minister?

Sir Eric Matthew Gairy

200

What name did Christopher Columbus give to Grenada?

"La Concepción"

200

What body of water surrounds Grenada?

The Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean

200

Who wrote Grenada's National anthem?

Irva Merle Baptiste

300

Which Prime Minister's second name was Rupert?

Maurice Rupert Bishop

300

Which indigenous people inhabited Grenada before the arrival of Europeans?

The Kalinago (Caribs) and earlier, the Arawaks

300

What is the name of Grenada’s longest river?

Great River

300

What year did Grenada get it's independence?

1974

400

Which Prime Minister ruled for one year?

George Brizan (1995)

400

Which European power primarily controlled Grenada during the colonial era?

France initially, but Britain took control in 1763 under the Treaty of Pari

400

What is the name of the famous white-sand beach located near St. George’s?

Grand Anse Beach

400

Who designed the National flag?

Anthony C. George

500

Who was Grenada's 6th Prime Minister?

George Brizan

500

What nickname is Grenada most commonly known by, and why?

"The Spice Isle" because it is one of the world's largest producers of nutmeg and other spices.

500

Name 3 rivers in Grenada:

Great River, St. John’s River, Balthazar River

500

Who designed the Coat of Arms?

Anthony C. George

600

Who was Grenada's Prime Minister in 1983-1984?

Nicholas Brathwaite (Interim leader after the U.S. invasion, before Herbert Blaize won the election in 1984)

600

Name 5 beaches in Grenada:

Grand Anse Beach

Morne Rouge Beach (BBC Beach)

Magazine Beach

La Sagesse Beach

Bathway Beach

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