General knowledge
This fruit is featured on the Jamaican coat of arms
What is the pineapple?
Jamaica gained independence from this country in 1962.
What is the United Kingdom?
Jamaica’s Reggae Girlz became the first Caribbean team to reach the Round of 16 in a FIFA Women’s World Cup in this year.
What is 2023?
As of mid-2025, Jamaica has petitioned King Charles III to consult this high judicial body on slavery reparations.
What is the Privy Council?
Translate: "Every mickle mek a muckle"?
This proverb means every small effort adds up over time.
This is the name of Jamaica's national dish.
What is ackee and saltfish?
He led a famous slave rebellion in 1831.
Who is Samuel Sharpe?
This sport is associated with Jamaica’s national team, the Reggae Boyz.
What is football (soccer)?
This is the current Prime Minister of Jamaica (as of 2025).
Who is Andrew Holness?
Translate: "Silent river run deep"?
This proverb means don’t underestimate someone just because they seem quiet or calm.
He was the first Jamaican to win an Olympic gold medal.
Who is Arthur Wint?
The Maroons signed a peace treaty with the British in this year.
What is 1739?
She is a multiple-time Olympic champion in sprinting, known as the "Pocket Rocket."
Who is Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce?
This party is currently in power in Jamaica.
What is the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP)?
Translate: "Play wid puppy, puppy lick yuh mouth"?
This one warns that if you start something bad, you'll likely face the consequences.
This mountain range is home to Jamaica’s famous coffee.
What are the Blue Mountains?
This Jamaican national hero was captured and hanged in 1865
Who is Paul Bogle?
Jamaica’s bobsled team gained fame during this Winter Olympics.
What is the 1988 Winter Olympics (Calgary)?
In July 2025, Daryl Vaz revealed the government had formally served notice to this utility company that its licence would not be renewed in 2027.
What is the Jamaica Public Service (JPS)?
Translate: "Tek kin teeth kibba heart burn"?
It means don’t take someone’s kindness for weakness.
This historic event took place in 1838 and changed the lives of thousands of Jamaicans.
What is Emancipation (the end of slavery)?
This town was Jamaica’s first capital before Kingston.
What is Spanish Town?
This Jamaican cricketer was known for hitting sixes and bold batting. He also owns a restaurant.
Who is Chris Gayle?
Jamaica is considering replacing the British monarch as Head of State. What is the term for this constitutional change?
What is becoming a republic?
Translate: "Soft likkle breeze bruk bruk limb"?
This means appearances can be deceiving, someone may look harmless but be very dangerous.
This Jamaican national hero was known for saying, "Emancipate yourself from mental slavery."
Who is Marcus Garvey?
This European country colonized Jamaica before the British.
What is Spain?
This Jamaican swimmer became the first to qualify for an Olympic final in 2021.
Who is Alia Atkinson?
This major highway expansion is part of the government's recent infrastructure development.
What is the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project?
Translate: "Cockroach nuh business inna fowl fight"?
This reminds you to not get involved in situations that don’t concern you.
This indigenous group were the original inhabitants of Jamaica before European colonization.
Who are the Tainos?
The Morant Bay Rebellion occurred in this parish.
What is St. Thomas?
Jamaica’s first Olympic medal was won in this year.
What is 1948?
In 2025, Jamaica’s education ministry launched this new initiative to improve literacy in schools.
What is the National Literacy Enhancement Programme?
Translate: "Nuh mek di cow tail fool yuh, him head heavy"?
This proverb means don't judge people by their appearance, someone who looks rough may have great value.