Music & Dance
This genre, originating in Jamaica, was made famous by Bob Marley.
What is reggae?
In 1983, this Caribbean country suffered an invasion by the United States, which was a response to political instability.
What is Grenada?
A popular Caribbean street food, this fried dough sandwich is filled with seasoned shark in Trinidad & Tobago.
What is bake and shark?
In Bajan slang, if someone says "easy," they mean this.
What is 'take it easy' or 'calm down'?
This Jamaican athlete is known as the fastest man in the world.
Who is Usain Bolt?
A high-energy dance style from Trinidad & Tobago that’s popular during Carnival.
What is soca?
The year Jamaica gained independence from Britain.
What is 1962?
This Caribbean drink, made from fermented sugarcane juice, is popular in many islands and often served during celebrations.
What is rum?
In Jamaican Patois, “Mi deh yah” means this.
What is 'I’m here' or 'I’m good'?
This award-winning Bajan singer started as a pop star and became a billionaire entrepreneur.
Who is Rihanna?
The Dominican Republic is home to this fast-paced, rhythmic dance.
What is merengue?
This Haitian revolutionary leader was the first ruler of independent Haiti and declared himself emperor in 1804.
Who is Jean-Jacques Dessalines?
This thick soup made from okra, spinach, and various meats is a national dish in Trinidad & Tobago and many other Caribbean nations.
What is callaloo?
This phrase in Haitian Creole means “What’s up?” and is often used as a greeting.
What is "sak pase"?
This Haitian-American rapper's work has appeared on multiple hit soundtracks, including The Fast and the Furious and Hunger Games.
Who is The Weeknd?
This Afro-Cuban dance style, meaning "party" in Spanish, is known for its lively partner movements and connection to salsa.
What is Rumba?
This Caribbean country officially replaced the British monarchy with a republic in 2021.
What is Barbados?
This popular drink, made from fermented sorrel flowers, is often served chilled and is especially enjoyed around Christmas in many Caribbean nations.
What is sorrel drink?
In Trinidadian slang, if someone says “doh” (as in “doh worry”), they are telling you to do this.
What is 'don’t' (as in 'don’t worry')?
This Jamaican activist and leader of the Pan-African movement founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA).
Who is Marcus Garvey?
The national dance of Haiti that incorporates African roots and storytelling.
What is Kompa (or Konpa)?
This Dominican leader was instrumental in the country’s struggle for independence from Haiti and became the first president of the Dominican Republic.
Who is Juan Pablo Duarte?
This dish from the Bahamas, made with conch meat and served as fritters, is a local delicacy and a tourist favorite.
What are conch fritters?
In Cuban Spanish, “Chevere” is used to describe something that is this.
What is 'cool' or 'good'?
This iconic Trinidadian-American musician is one of the founding figures of rap, influencing the genre with his early work alongside groups like The Fugees.
Who is Wyclef Jean?