GENERAL FACTS
What is Jamaica's climate like?
tropical
True or false?
Is Jamaica bigger than Cuba?
FALSE!
Jamaica is the third largest island after Cuba and Hispaniola.
Jamaica was colonized by TWO different countries: name these two countries.
first: Spain
then : the UK
Who is the most iconic, legendary reggae singer born in Jamaica?
Bob Marley
What's the English for: une île (be careful with the pronunciation)?
an island
What is the capital of Jamaica?
What sea surrounds Jamaica?
The Caribbean Sea
When did Jamaica become independent from the UK (year)?
1962
When was Bob Marley born?
in 1945
What is the English for: "la troisième plus grande île des Caraïbes"?
the third largest city in the Caribbean
What is Jamaica's currency / money?
Jamaican dollar
What's the English for: "des forêts tropicales luxuriantes"?
lush rainforests
Jamaica was a Spanish colony from:
1- 1494 to 1655
2- 1555 to 2012
3- 1620 to 1990
1- 1494 to 1655
Who is Usain Bolt? Use a SUPERLATIVE to answer.
He is the fastest man in the world!
Give THREE different adjectives to describe Jamaica's beautiful beaches (nice, great, wonderful, pretty etc...) are NOT accepted?
-stunning / extraordinary / wonderful / spectacular
breathtaking = à couper le souffle
What is Jamaica's national bird?
the (swallowtail) hummingbird
Give two different facts about the Blue Mountains. Be precise.
They are:
1- the highest mountains in Jamaica.
2- famous for their coffee (one of the best coffees in the world).
The first capital city established by the Spaniards / Spanish*(=* the people from Spain) was called:
1- Kingston
2- Bob Marley
3- Spanish Town
3- Spanish Town
Where can you visit "Bob Marley museum" and the historic "Devon House"? (video 3)
in Kingston
Spell "les Caraïbes" in English.
the Caribbean
COMPLETE:
Jamaica is the native home of medicinal herbs including ....................... and...........................
Jamaica is the native home of medicinal herbs including aloe vera and peppermint.
What was Port Royal known for (video 2)?
Port Royal ( a Jamaican town) was the center of pirates!
When did Jamaica end slavery (year)?
(*slavery = esclavage)
1838
Give FOUR synonyms of "famous /popular" studied in lesson 2.
- legendary
- well-known
- world renowned
-world famous
Give five different B1 level adjectives to describe Jamaica's waters? (nice, beautiful, great etc... are not accepted)
-transparent water
- crystal-clear waters
- pristine (= cristalline)
- turquoise- blue waters