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DO YOU REALLY KNOW JAMDUNG?
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100

WAH GWAAN?

What's going on?/ Wats up!

100

Patois comes from many different languages influences. Name 3 language groups that influenced Jamaican Patois.

Jamaican Patois is mainly based on English & West African languages, with influences from Spanish, French, Portuguese, Indian languages, and Taíno.

100

What genre of music originated in Jamaica and is known worldwide for messages of peace and unity?

Reggae

100

I am a female dancehall artist known as the ‘Queen of Dancehall.’ Who am I?

Spice 

100

Every mikkle mek a mukkle

Every little bit adds up. Small things can become bigger things.

200

Mi Deh Yah

I am here/ I've arrived 

200

What is this Jamaican National Emblem called? 

Jamaican Quote of Arms 

200

What is a ‘selector’ when referring to Jamaica music?

The DJ

200

I became one of the youngest Jamaican artists to win a Grammy and represent modern reggae on a global level. Who am I?

Koffee

200

Empty Barrel makes the most noise 

The least knowledgeable people always makes the most trouble 

300

Weh yuh deh?

Where are you?

300

Where does the line "Strengthen us the weak to cherish" come from?

The Jamaican National Anthem

300

Which dancehall song samples lyrics from Ne-Yo’s ‘Miss Independent’?

Romping Shop

300

I am a Jamaican sprinter nicknamed ‘Pocket Rocket’ and one of the greatest female athletes of all time. Who am I?

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce

300

Fox cyaa get the grapes suh him seh it sour 

If you can't get something you start criticizing it after being rejected and acting like you didn't want in the first place 

400

Wah yuh seh?

What did you say?

400

Which national hero stated “I would rather die upon yonder gallows than live in slavery” ?

Samuel Sharpe 

400

What genre of music was influenced by Jamaican dancehall and reggae, and later developed in Latin America, especially Puerto Rico?

Reggaeton

400

I am a Jamaican female artist who gained international recognition and helped modernize dancehall for a new generation of listeners. Who am I?

ShenYeng (Shensea)

400

New Broom sweep clean, but old broom know di corners 

New people may be efficient but experience people know the deeper details 

500

Mi a guh a mi yaad 

I am going home 

500

Which prime minister was in power when the JAMAICAN CURRENCY was worth more than the US DOLLAR?

 Hugh Lawson Shearer (1967–1972)

500

What group was Bob Marley a part of before going solo?

The Wailers 

500

I am the first born and raised Jamaican artist to win a grammy. Who am I?

Shabba Ranks (Rexton Rawlston Fernando Gordon)

500

Peacock hide him foot when him hear 'bout him tail 

A proud person hides their weakness when praised for their beauty or achievements 

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