‘Bless Up’ – have a good day
‘Mi deh yah” or “Everything Criss” – all good
‘Wah Gwaan’ – a way to say “hello”
Ya Mon - hello and "okay/understood"
Irie – everything is all right
100

Which legendary musician is known for global hits like "Three Little Birds" and "Buffalo Soldier"?

Bob Marley

100

In which body of water can Jamaica be found?

Caribbean Sea

100

A major agricultural crops grown in Jamaica is which of the following?

Sugar, Wheat, Soy or Veg Patties

100

What type of climate does Jamaica have?

Tropical

100

Fastest Jamaican Man

Usain Bolt

200

What is the national fruit of Jamaica, which must ripen and open naturally to avoid being toxic?

Ackee (often served with saltfish)

200

There are three colours on the national flag of Jamaica. Which is NOT one of them?

green, yellow, black

200

The original Indian inhabitants of Jamaica were said to be exterminated by the Spanish. The name of the original Indian inhabitants is which of the following?

Lucayans, Caribs, Tainos, Or Yaadies

200

What language is spoken most widely in Jamaica?

English

200

Fastest Jamaican Woman

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce 


300

Which famous genre of music originated in Jamaica?

Reggae

300

What is the common name for the streamertail hummingbird, which is endemic to Jamaica? 

The Doctor Bird

300

Which Jamaican beach is known for its Seven Mile Beach?

Negril

300

When is Heros Day?  

The third Monday in October  

300

What is the Capital of Jamaica?

Kingston

400

In which style of cooking native to Jamaica is a very hot spice mixture used to dry rub or wet marinate the meat?

jerking

400

Which currency is most commonly used in Jamaica?

the Jamaican dollar

400

In 1688, Jamaica was the first British colonial territory to establish a postal service. State true or false. 

False

400

What is the name of Jamaica's major river?

Black River

400

When is Jamaican Independence Day?

 August 6, 1962

500

Which upbeat musical genre, characterized by syncopated rhythms and horn sections, originated in Jamaica in the 1950s?

Ska

500

What is the major source of Jamaica’s economy?

 Tourism (about 50%)

500

True or False: Governor-General has the power to remove a Prime Minister?

True

500

What is the Jamaica Motto?

“out of many, one people”

500

what do the color of the flag and mean?

  • Green – for the earth 

  • Gold (NOT YELLOW) for the sun 

  • Black for the People – not the color of their skin, but for their strength and resilience

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