General Knowledge
In which Jamaican parish would you find the historic site of the Maroon village, Accompong, known for its resistance to British colonial forces during the 18th century?
St. Elizabeth
In which Olympic Games did Jamaica win its first-ever gold medal in women's sprinting (200m)?
Beijing 2008 (Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce)
What planet is closest to the sun?
Mercury....and probably cooler than Kingston now
Which national hero once said, “Emancipate yourself from mental slavery”
Marcus Garvey. (Bob just remixed the bars.)
Who was the first Jamaican artist to receive a Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album?
Ziggy Marley
What is the name of the iconic Jamaican poet and playwright who wrote "The Sun's Eye" and "A Song for the Children," both of which became key pieces of the country's post-colonial literary canon?
Louise Bennett
Which Jamaican sprinter is the world record holder for the 100m, 200m, and 4x100m relay?
Usain Bolt
What's the only English word that ends in "mt"?
Dreamt (We dream big, especially when pay day soon reach)
What’s the unofficial Jamaican national response to anything inconvenient?
a) Mi cyan bother
b) Lawd gad
c) Cho man
All of the above. Depends on di stress level.
Which Jamaican genre was the direct precursor to reggae and popular in the 1960s?
Rocksteady
What was the name of the 17th-century Spanish settlement established in Jamaica that was later destroyed by the English during their conquest of the island in 1655?
Spanish Town
In 2008, Usain Bolt set a world record of 9.69 seconds in the 100m. But which track and field athlete previously held the 100m record before Bolt broke it in the same year?
Asafa Powell
How many stripes on the US flag?
13 (Not to be confused with how many times you soon reach)
Which parish has the most rivers and the least amount of stoplights?
Portland (Nature and peace...)
What is the name of the popular Jamaican dancehall artist who goes by the nickname "The Docta"?
Beenie Man
The island of Jamaica was originally inhabited by which indigenous group before the Spanish and English arrived?
The Taino People
Which sport was introduced to Jamaica in the 1950s and has since become a national passion and dominating global competitions?
Track and Field
What year did man land on the moon?
1969 (And light still cut out inna di office today.)
What does the Jamaican motto “Out of Many, One People” actually mean?
We mix up bad! But we still roll together (when wi nah quarrel over curry goat.)
Which female artist is known as the "Queen of Dancehall"?
Spice
What is the name of the longest river in Jamaica, which spans 92 miles across the island?
Black River
What is the name of the Jamaican cricketer, often regarded as the fastest bowler in cricket history, who once bowled a delivery clocked at 161.3 km/h?
Courtney Walsh
If Usain Bolt, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, and your aunty were all in a race to the front of the KFC line, who reach first?
Aunty. She know somebody round the back.
Which is heavier: a pound of feathers or a pound of callaloo?
Neither. A pound is a pound — but the callaloo feel heavier ‘cause granny pack the bag till it buss.
Which artist is known for the hit songs "Champion" and "Destiny"?
Buju Banton