Fambily Tree
Old Time Sinting
Jamaican Proverbs
History
Entertainment
100

What is meant by the term "wash belly"?

A name given to the last child a woman has

100


Louise Bennett-Coverly

100

Explain the following proverb:

"Want all, lose all"

If you want everything you see, you will eventually lose all. Take just what you can comfortably manage, rather than attempt to grab everything for yourself, lest you destroy all in the process.

100

Who was the first National Hero?

Marcus Garvey

100

A fun game similar to freeze tag played by children in Jamaica

Stukie/ Stuck and Pull

200

My father has four children: April, May and June. Who is the fourth child?

I am the fourth child

200

Jamaican dessert wrapped and cooked in banana leaf

Dukunu a.k.a Blue Draws

200

Finish the following proverb:

"Chicken merry....."

Hawk deh near

200

What was the first capital of Jamaica? (think waaaaay back)

Seville- Sevilla La Nueva

200

The games that Jamaica first participated in in 1948.

The Olympics

300

How many children does Avis have?

Six (6)

300

A band of masquerade with characters who perform at special events usually around Christmas time.

Johnkunnu

300

Complete the following:

"Yuh cyaah siddung pon cow back....."

Cuss cow skin

300

What does B.I.T.U stand for?

Bustmante Industrial Trade Union

300

The movie that popularized Jamaican competition in the Olympic games.

Cool Runnings

400

Sibling= sister/brother

Nibling=????

Niece/Nephew

400

Fruit used to polish floors

Coconut (brush)

400

Complete the following:

"When trouble tek yuh...."

Pickney shut fit yuh

400

Which town in Jamaica was the first to have electricity

Black River

400

A popular Jamaican movie featuring popular reggae soundtracks.

The Harder They Come

500

How many grandchildren does Avis have?

19

500

Which food item does the following describe:

"Hell a top, hell a bottom, hallelujah in di middle"

Sweet Potato Pudding

500

Complete the following:

"Yuh shake man hand..."

But yuh nuh shake him heart

500

Where in Jamaica was a volcano located?

Portland

500

Bob Marley's most popular song

Three little birds