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100
What is the name of the National flower ?
National Tree & Flower – White Cedar
100
Anguilla Day is celebrated on _____________ every year.
May 30th
100
Who were the first set of people to settle in Anguilla?
The Arawaks
200
Anguilla's National Bird is called the ______________.
National Bird – Turtle Dove
200
The Anguillian Revolution took place in the year ___________.
1967
200
Who is considered as the "Father of the Nation" due to their contribution in the revolution?
James Ronald Webster
300
The National Animal is the _________________.
National Animal – Ground Lizard
300
On March 19 1969 British paratroopers and Metropolitan Police landed on the island to restore British control. They met no resistance. What was this operation called?
Operation Sheepskin
300
What is the name of the first Anguillian Newspaper?
The Beacon
400
Anguilla has ___ national colours. They are ______,_______ and ________.
Anguilla has 3 national colours. They are orange ,white and turquoise.
400
Formal Separation: Anguilla was formally disassociated from Saint Kitts and Nevis on _______________________ becoming a separate British dependency (now a British Overseas Territory).
December 19, 1980
400
Name two sites where Amerindian petroglyphs can be found.
Big Springs
Fountain Cavern
500
What is the National dish of Anguilla?
National Dish – Peas & Rice and Fish
500
What important event took place on February 4th 1967?
(Hint: Judges and contestants were present at this event.)
The Statehood Queen Show
500
Where was the first British settlement in Anguilla?
Road Bay/Sandy Ground