Caribbean Jeopardy

ISLANDS & GEOGRAPHY

100

This island is home to Dunn’s River Falls and Reggae music.

Jamaica

200

The largest island in the Caribbean.

Cuba

300

This island nation is split between Haiti and the Dominican Republic.

Hispaniola

400

This country has 365 beaches, one for each day of the year. 

Antigua and Barbuda

500

This country is made up of more than 700 islands, cays, and islets.

The Bahamas

CARIBBEAN CUISINE

100

 Jamaica’s national dish is ackee paired with this salted protein.

Saltfish

200

Trinidad’s famous street food made with curried chickpeas and fried bara.

Doubles

300

This Guyanese dish is a thick, dark stew made with cassareep and meat, traditionally served at Christmas.

Pepperpot

400

This Barbadian drink is made with rum, lime, sugar, and water — famously described as “one of sour, two of sweet…”

Rum Punch

500

This Antiguan staple is made by stirring cornmeal with okra until it becomes a smooth, polenta‑like mash, often served alongside hearty stews.

Fungee

MUSIC & DANCE

100

Bob Marley helped globalize this Jamaican genre.

Reggae

200

This fast-paced genre powers Trinidad Carnival.

Soca

300

This sensual partner dance from the Dominican Republic is known for hip movements and close connection.

Bachata

400

This Jamaican genre is known for its heavy bass and artists like Shabba Ranks and Beenie Man.

Dancehall

500

This globally popular dance has roots in Cuba and Puerto Rico and is known for fast footwork, spins, and partner patterns performed to clave‑driven music.

Salsa

WILDLIFE

100

This bright pink bird is commonly seen in the Bahamas.

Flamingo

200

This brightly colored sea creature has a hard outer shell and is known for walking sideways along Caribbean beaches.

Crab

300

This Caribbean marine mammal, often spotted near seagrass beds, is nicknamed the “sea cow.”

Manatee

400

This massive sea creature, often seen near Caribbean coral reefs, is the largest fish in the world.

Whale shark

500

This rare Caribbean snake, found only in Barbados, is believed to be the smallest snake species in the world.

Barbados threadsnake

CARIBBEAN SLANG

100

In Jamaica, “irie” means this.

Good / alright / peaceful vibes

200

In Trinidad, “lime” means to do this.

Hang out / chill

300

In Barbados, “wuk up” refers to this dance movement.

Waistline dancing

400

In the Bahamas, “sip sip” means this.

Gossip

500

In Haiti, “sak pase?” is a greeting meaning this.

What’s up? / What’s happening?