FOODS
JAMAICAN HISTORY
GEOGRAPHY & LANDMARKS
Culture & Symbols
FAMOUS JAMAICANS
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The spicy method of cooking pork or chicken developed in Jamaica is called this

JERK

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This European first landed in Jamaica in 1494

Who is Christopher Columbus?

100

Jamaica is located south of this large Caribbean island nation.

CUBA

100

The official language of Jamaica.

ENGLISH

100

This IS  THE  fastest man in the world.

USAIN BOLT

200

This sweet, fried cornmeal dough is often served with escovitch fish at the beach.

FESTIVAL

200

Jamaica secured independence from Britain on this date.

AUGUST 6, 1962

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Jamaica’s capital city.

KINGSTON

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Jamaica’s motto is this phrase

What is "Out of Many, One People"?

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The international reggae icon born in Nine Mile and known for songs like "One Love."

BOB MARLEY

300

A traditional Jamaican soup made with goat’s head, commonly served at weddings and “nine night” ceremonies.

MANNISH WATER

300

The indigenous people Christopher Columbus met in Jamaica are called this

TAINOS/ARAWAKS

300

Jamaica is divided into this many parishes.

14

300

Jamaica's national bird is also called the

DOCTOR BIRD

300

Jamaica’s only National Heroine.

NANNY OF THE MAROONS

400

This uniquely named dish, also called “rundown,” is made with pickled mackerel, coconut milk, and served with green bananas or dumplings.

Dip and Fall Back

400

This group of formerly enslaved Africans fought the British until gaining a peace treaty in 1739.

MAROONS

400

The tallest mountain in Jamaica.

BLUE MOUNTAIN PEAK

400

The Jamaican flag has this three-color combination.

What is black, green, and gold?

400

This activist and founder of the UNIA promoted black pride worldwide in the early 1900s.

MARCUS MOSIAH GARVEY

500

A popular pudding made from grated green bananas, sweet potatoes, coconut, and raisins, wrapped and steamed in banana leaves.

Duckunu (Blue Drawers)

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This 19th-century uprising led by Paul Bogle prompted reforms in Jamaica's governance.

MORANT BAY REBELLION

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This world-famous series of waterfalls is a major tourist draw.

Dunn’s River Falls

500

The national dish of Jamaica.

What is Ackee and Saltfish?

500

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