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Haiti
This essential gas is important so that we can breath
Oxygen
Coat of Arms
Haiti is connected by land to what country?
Dominican Republic
He was referred to as the biblical king most famous for his wisdom.
King Solomon
When do girrafe have 8 feet
When there is 2 of them
Mercedes-Benz
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Define:
Pickney
Pickney is commonly used to refer to a child, in the same way Americans use the word “kid”.
What food is Hummus made from?
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Chickpeas
Panama
James Brown
What do bees collect and use to create honey?
Nectar
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Jimmy Cliff
Havana is the capital of what country?
Cuba
Who said, `Am I my brother's keeper`?
Cain
What can you hear but not touch or see and yet control?
your voice
Pepsi
Define:
Chi-Chi
Growing up, chi-chi was initially used to refer to termites. Even the pile of dust they left behind after their foraging was called chi-chi dust
Tacos are an increasingly-popular fast food that originated in which country?
Mexico
India
Tony Blair
Who was the first man to walk on the moon?
Neil Armstrong
The indigenous people of Jamaica.
Arawak Indians
What do you call the line that runs all the way round the world?
A: The Tropic Line
B: The Line of Latitude
C: The world Line
D. The Equator
D. The Equator
On `day five` what did God do?
A. Created living creatures of the air
B. Gathered together the waters into seas
C. Created man in his own image
D. Created living creeping things on land
A. Created living creatures of the air
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Say my name I dissappear.
Silence
NIKE
Define:
Maa-Ma Man
Maa-ma Man is often used to describe a man who deliberately refuses to take care of his responsibilities, due to laziness and lack of ambition. Below is another common meaning supplied by a fellow Jamaican.
What ingredient in bread causes it to rise?
Yeast
Australia
Nelson Mandela
Dolly was the first ever living creature to be cloned. What type of animal was she?
Sheep
Hint: National Flower
Lignum Vitae
A: India
B: South America
C: North America
D: Africa
B. South America
Who was thrown into the Lion's Den?
Daniel
What room do the ghost avoid?
Living Room
Apple
Define:
Mawga
Though winjy is falling out of use to describe petite body types, mawga is eternal. It comes from the word meagre, and is not a compliment. It is only used to refer to living things, and ranges from mawga dog to mawga gyal.
What is sushi traditionally wrapped in?
Seaweed
Bangladesh
Ghandi
What is the largest known animal?
Blue Whale
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Rio Mhino is the longest river in Jamaica, where parish is it in?
Clarendon
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Where is Mount Everest?
B: The Alps
Who was given this name because he was drawn out of the water?
A. Noah
B. Moses
C. Jonah
D. Naaman
B. Moses
This is a type of fruit
But it is not a lime
There are no other words
With which this word can rhyme
what fruit is it ?
Orange
Wells Fargo
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Tallawah
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To be tallawah is to be brave and strong. However, the irony of this word is that you hear it most often when describing someone or something you wouldn’t expect to be strong.
For instance, a common phrase in Jamaica is mi likkle but mi tallawah, commonly said by people who are short, especially men. It means, I am small but I can accomplish big things. Don’t underestimate me.
Which liquor is made from the blue agave plant?
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Tequila
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New Zealand
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Fidel Castro
What kind of animal are humans?
What kind of animal are humans?
A: Amphibians
B: Birds
C: Mammals
D: Fish
Mammals
Jamaica is considered to have two neighboring countries due to their close proximity.
Name one of the two neighboring countries?
Cuba or Haiti
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In which country would you find the Taj Mahal?
B: India
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For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given...` What 'shall be upon his shoulder`?
A. The government
B. Judgment
C. Righteousness
D. Peace
A. The government
You are my brother, but I am not your brother. Who am I?
I am your sister.
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Mastercard
Define:
Sketel
A sketel is a sexually promiscuous woman, usually with a reputation for loose morals, and often with gold-digging intentions. Her less commonly referred to male equivalent is a mantel.
Guinness beer was first brewed in which country?
Ireland
Spain
Samuel Sharper
What is the rarest blood type?
AB negative
What is Jamaica's national tree?
Blue Mahoe
Which continent is the most populous?
Asia
`The ______ of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good` (Proverbs 15:3).
A. Fear
B. Spirits
C. Angels
D. Eyes
D. Eyes
What has many key but can't open anything?
Piano
London Subway
Define: Joe Grind (Joe Grine)
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Joe Grind refers to the man on the side. He keeps a safe distance from the boyfriend or husband, but knows who they are. It may also be used to refer to a guy who has a reputation of being the man on the side, or who may be trying to Jim-Screechy (please see list of verbs) a woman away from her man.
Which is the largest food and drink company in the world?
Nestle
Russia
Kate Middleton
There are 3 types of muscles that make up the body, which of the following is not type of muscle?
A: Skeletal Muscle
B: Cardiac Muscle
D: Neuro Muscle
C: Smooth Muscle
D: Neuro Muscle
The 3 types of muscle tissue are cardiac, smooth, and skeletal.
Jamaican pipe used to smoke ganja
Herb Chalice
Collectively, these are known as a symbol of the world.
Collectively, what are these known as?
The 7 wonders of the world!
This king slept with Bathsheba and to cover his actions arranges behind the scene to have her husband killed in war by the opposing army, who is he?
King David
Poor people have it. Rich people need it. If you eat it you die. what is it?
Nothing
Shell
Define:
Junjo
Jamaicans refer to mildew and most other fungal growths — especially on cloth, floors, and walls — as junjo.
Red Stripe is a popular beer brand that originates from which country?
Jamaica
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Afghanistan
Bill gates
Fastest land animal?
A: Leopard
B: Cheetah
C: Jaguar
D. GreyHound
B: Cheetah
How many counties does jamaica have?
3
How many great lakes are there?
A:3
B:6
C:5
D:8
5: Superior, Huron, Michigan, Ontario and Erie
" I used a donkey's jawbone to kill a thousand men"
Who am I? What was this tribe/group of people called?
Phillistines
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When is it a bad time to see a black cat
When you are a mouse
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Versace
Define:
Corouches
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Corouches usually refers to junk, but not always literally. For instance, a person travelling with a lot of bags may describe those bags as corouches. It can be an offensive way to refer to people’s things, so to keep the peace, it’s best used to jokingly refer to your own belongings.
Which country exports the most food?
USA
Belgium
Neil Armstrong
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China is the number 1 producer of gold currently,
what is #2?
A.United States
B.Australia
C.Russia
D.Canada
E.Indonesia
B.Australia
What is the genre of music Bob Marley played early in his career?
Ska
What is earth's largest ocean by surface size?
A:Atlantic
B:Pacific
C:Indian
D:Arctic
B:Pacific
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How many woman were in Noah's ark?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 7
D. 6
E. 4
F. 3
G. 9
E. 4
See: Genesis 7:7
What has a bottom at the top?
Legs
Gucci
Define:
Brawta
Brawta refers to getting something extra as a bonus. For instance, when I order a Boston Creme at Dunkin Donuts, and they toss an extra one in the bag for free, that’s my brawta!
Meaning/Description: extra, a gift, bonus, above expected. It is the Jamaican equivalent of “a baker’s dozen”
The mojito is a traditional rum cocktail from which country?
Cuba