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Jamaica
Bahamas/Trinidad
Haiti
Belize
Guyana
100
Who is the ceremonial leader of Jamaica?
Who is Queen Elizabeth II, Head of State. (Although Jamaica gained full independence from England in 1962, it is now considered a Unitary Parliamentary constitutional monarchy) So, they function as a sovereign state, but they still have to get permission from Mommy dearest before proceeding.
100
Who “discovered” the Bahamas?
Who is Christopher Columbus. He claimed Jamaica for Spain in 1492, where he was thought to have landed on San Salvador Island.
100
The author’s mother in 1937 was claimed to be a _________, which resulted in her imprisonment?
What is a witch
100
What makes Belize different from other central american countries in the regards to land rights?
What is no restriction on non-citizens or non-residents owning property.
100
What is a major problem among men in the Guyanese culture?
What is Drinking.
200
What is one of the leading economic industries in Jamaica?
What is Tourism and mining. These two industries are the leading earners of foreign exchange.
200
The Bahamas is notorious for housing pirates. What famous pirate was from the Bahamas?
Who is Black Beard
200
What word did the Haitians have to pronounce to be spared by the Dominican people at the Massacre of 1937?
What is parsley
200
What was the name of the political party that was in power when Belize gained it's independence?
What is the People's United Party.
200
What is chatney?
What is a family of condimentsmainly associated with South Asian cuisine that usually contain some mixture of spice(s), vegetable(s), and/or fruit(s). There are many varieties of chutney
300
Who was the Jamaican-born nationalist that inspired the “Back to Africa” movement in the United States and later became an inspirational figure for Civil Right Activists?
Who is Marcus Garvey
300
What holiday is celebrated on December 26, the day after Christmas in the United Kingdom, Canada,Trinidad and Tobago and other Commonwealth nations, including The Bahamas?
What is Boxing day. Boxing Day is traditionally the day following Christmas Day, when servants and tradesmen would receive gifts, known as a "Christmas box", from their bosses or employers.
300
What was the language typically spoken by the Haitian people?
What is Creole (a mixture of black language and French)
300
Why were women emigrating in greater numbers than men?
What is greater employment opportunities.
300
Who were the Guyanese leaders that was head of the PPP when Guyana gained it’s independence?
Who is Cheddi Jagan and Forbes Burnham
400
What was the name of the organization designed to transport Africans back to their homelands and was created in 1919?
What is The Black Star Line
400
What is Junkanoo?
What is a traditional Bahamian street parade of music, dance, and art held in Nassau (and a few other settlements) every Boxing Day, New Year's Day. Junkanoo is also used to celebrate other holidays and events such as Emancipation Day.
400
Who was the Dominican Dictator who ordered the Massacre of 1937?
Who is Raphael Leonidas Trujillo
400
What do Belizeans commonly refer to their country as?
What is The Jewel.
400
Why was the PPP government thrown out by the British?
What is the development of communism.
500
In a typical Jamaican household, which family member holds the most power or say in familial matters?
Who is the mother.
500
What industry does the economy of Trinidad largely depend on?
What is the petroleum industry. Tourism and manufacturing are also important to the local economy. Tourism is a growing sector, although not proportionately as important as in many other Caribbean islands.
500
How many Haitian casualties were reported at the end of the Massacre of 1937?
What is 15,000 people
500
Why did citizens overstay the Visitor's visa when traveling to the united states?
What is they wanted a better life. They stayed in hopes of attaining higher wadge jobs and advance in their occupations.
500
What is one contradiction between socialization in the country to the behavior in the story.
What is The men in the story seem to have lost the “correct” behavior that is instilled in children at a young age.