Class Facts
The 20th century shift in masquerade culture in Carnival, characterized by an abundance of “beads, bikinis, and feathers,” is known as…?
What is "pretty mas'"?
This instrument originated in the 1930s as a result of traditional African drums being banned, and in 1992 was declared as Trinidad and Tobago’s national instrument.
What is steelpan?
This word is used to describe women, such as in the chapter title, Thirty ____ to One Man
What is "gyal"?
Which Caribbean country’s prime minister was assassinated two years ago?
What is Haiti?
This famous Reggae artist sings songs like “Could You Be Loved” and “No Woman, No Cry” delivering messages about peace, love, and unity
Who is Bob Marley?
Carnival today has roots in what ancient Egyptian society?
What is Kemet?
Regarded as one of dancehall and reggae's most prolific artists, this Jamaican rapper and singer is behind hits such as "Temperature" and "Get Busy"
Who is Sean Paul?
Commonly used to describe relaxing and socializing, this word is a staple of Caribbean Carnival
What is "liming"?
Which Caribbean country’s economy is primarily industrial, with an emphasis on petroleum and petrochemicals?
What is Trinidad and Tobago?
Which Caribbean artist was declared by Forbes as the “unquestioned biggest popstar of 2022”?
Who is Bad Bunny?
These women began women’s involvement in festivities when they dressed provocatively and broke into the male dominated Carnival scene
Who are the Jamettes?
This musical artist born in Trinidad in 1982 and known as the “Queen of Rap” has famously been featured by male rappers and out-rapped them on their own songs
Who is Nicki Minaj?
Miley Cyrus twerks, but in the Caribbean people ____
What is "whine"?
Finish the sentence: Bridgetown is to Barbados like Georgetown is to ___
What is Guyana?
Which celeb was spotted and canceled for wearing bantu knots and a bikini with the Jamaican flag?
This martial art involving sticks is commonly seen at Trinidadian Carnival
What is calinda?
Name at least three types of calypso inspired music
What are soca, chutney soca, rapso, ragga soca, and/or kaiso?
This word is derived from the name of the Roman god of revelry
What is "bacchanal"?
Name all the islands or countries that make up the Greater Antilles.
What are Cuba, Hispaniola, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico
This Caribbean accent ranked #10 in CNN’s “World’s Sexiest Accents Poll”
What is Trinidad and Tobago?
After Calypso Rose became the first woman to win the title in 1978, what name was the Calypso King competition renamed to?
What is the Calypso Monarch?
This large bus equipped with massive speakers, a live band, and dancers can be found at Carnival time driving down the streets of Bahia, Brazil
What is the trio electrico?
The term ___ is used in the Caribbean to describe a playboy
What is a "saga boy"?
What is the national sport in Jamaica and Guyana?
What is cricket?
What is the Dominican Republic and/or Guyana?