C5
FUN FACTS
HISTORY
FESTIVALS
CARIBBEAN FOOD
100

C5 is the acronym for this organization.

What is Caribbean-Canadian Chamber of Commerce & Community?

100

This country produces Blue Mountain Coffee, a highly sought-after and expensive coffee that is popular across the globe. It is one of the rarest coffees in the world.

What is Jamaica?

100

Columbus called the Caribbean islands the Indies because he thought he had finally reached Asia (and the East Indies). Spain, when Columbus' mistake was realized, renamed them "this", to distinguish them from the the East Indies.

What is the "West Indies"?


100

The Nine Days Festival is held over nine mornings, in the run-up to Christmas Day. It reflects an indigenous culture mixed with Christianity, and is unique to this Nation.

What is St. Vincent and the Grenadines?

100

Boudin is a term used to describe a type of delicious local sausage. In "this country", the two most popular types include Boudin Creole and Boudin Blanc. The former is made from pork, pig’s blood, onion and other ingredients, whereas the latter is a white sausage made from pork without the blood and sometimes featuring prawns, crabs, sea snail (or the sea conch) or fish. They can be eaten hot or cold and are a traditional food at Christmas.

What is Martinique?

200

The significance of October 2017.

When was C5 established/incorporated?

200

Kaieteur Falls in "this country" is ranked number two in the Worldwide Waterfall Database of top waterfalls. And the reason for this is attributed to the sheer size of this amazing natural landform.

The waterfall has a drop of 741 feet which pales in comparison to Niagara Fallls which has a drop of only 167 feet. 

What is Guyana?

200

British Guiana in South America became independent and changed its name to this in 1966.

What is the Guyana?

200

Spice Mas is celebrated in this country.

What is Grenada?

200

This fruit's health benefits include suppressing cancer, supporting eye health, relieving inflammation, managing diabetes, promoting health of stomach and digestive tract, kills intestinal parasites, relieving pain, reducing stress load, reliving respiratory tract ailments, promoting liver health, and boosting immunity.

What is Sour sop?

300

An umbrella culturally-based identity used to foster inclusion and connection between Caribbean people of all backgrounds.

What is "Caribbean-Canadian"?

300

Disney film Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, was filmed on this island.

What is Dominica?

300

This former French colony of Saint-Domingue on Hispaniola, was the first Caribbean nation to gain independence from European powers in 1804.

What is Haiti?

300

This traditional harvest festival takes place in August around the same time as Caribana.

What is Crop Over?

300

This national dish is called "Oil down". It is a simple, delicious and robust dish, which is very popular in local restaurants. It's a hearty onepot meal of salted meat, chicken, dumplings, breadfruit, callaloo - made from young dasheen leaves and other vegetables. The whole thing is stewed in coconut milk, herbs and spices to add even more flavour.

What is Grenada?

400

What is the C5 Vision statement?

What is "A thriving Caribbean-Canadian community"?

400

This instrument was created in the 1930's in Trinidad & Tobago and the only instrument created in the 20th century.

What is the steel pan?

400

The name Saint Vincent originally applied to the mainland and the group of smaller islands associated with it. After the attainment of independence in 1979 the multi-island state was renamed to this.

What is Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?

400

Batabana takes place in this country.

What are the Cayman Islands?

400

This starchy fruit is a staple food in St Lucia, often boiled and eaten with chicken, fish or other meat. It's also widely used in salads.

What is Breadfruit?

500

Those who are eligible to join C5.

What are Caribbean-Canadian Professionals?

500

Initially named the Island of the Iguanas by early Carib settlers, its name was only changed later on.

What is St. Lucia?

500

At the time of the European arrival, these three major Amerindian indigenous peoples lived on the islands.

What are: 

1. The Taíno (in the Greater Antilles, The Bahamas and the Leeward Islands); 

2. the Island Caribs and Galibi (in the Windward Islands); and 

3. the Ciboney (in western Cuba)?

500

Carnival takes place in many Caribbean countries around Easter time. Name three.

What is Trinidad and Tobago, Aruba, Dominica, Haiti (Karnaval), Guyana, St. Thomas?

500

This country's national dish is Stewed saltfish served with spicy plantains, coconut dumplings and seasoned breadfruit. It is a tasty blend of locally available vegetables, spices, coconut and salted cod fish

What is St. Kitts and Nevis?