Grenada Independence

History of Independence

100

Sir Eric Matthew Garry is considered to be 

The Father of Independence

200

Name the first Prime Minister and 1st Governor General of Grenada.

 Eric Matthew Gairy was installed as our first Prime Minister, and Leo De Gale as the first Governor General.

300

When and where was the first independence celebration held?

Give the date and the place.

 On Fort George on February 7, 1974, 

400

Name one thing that happened on the first independence day that is repeating itself today around this year's independence.

- Flag being flown

- National colours being worn

- Cooking of our National Dish

- Independence Parade 

500

Name the leaders of the two political party who opposed Sir. Eric Matthew Gairy's perseverance for independence.

The leadership of both the Grenada National Party (GNP) of Herbert Blaize and the New Jewel Movement (NJM) of Maurice Bishop had their reservations about Mr. Gairy’s independence plans.  

Pledge and Anthem

100

What should our posture be when reciting the national anthem?

Standing at attention

200

Recite the words of the national anthem.

Hail Grenada, land of ours
We pledge ourselves to thee
Heads, hearts and hands in unity
To reach our destiny
Ever conscious of God
Being proud of our heritage
May we with faith and courage
Aspire, build, advance
As one people, one family
God bless our nation.

300

Recite the words of the national pledge and give another name we can call the pledge.

I pledge allegiance to my flag and to the country for which it stands, with Liberty,  Justice and Equality for all. 

I pledge also that I shall defend and uphold the Honour, Dignity, Laws and Institutions of my country. 

Another name:  Pledge of Allegiance

400

The National Pledge and Anthem are part of our ________   ____________?

National Symbols

500

The words to the National Anthem was written by __________   and arranged by____________.

Writen by Irva Blackette Nee Baptiste
Arranged by Louis Masanto

Coat of Arms

100

Name the body of water present on the Coat of Arms.

The Grand Etang Lake

200

Name the two animals  and any two plants present on the Coat of Arms.

 Tattoo or Armadillo and on the right, the Grenada Dove, representative of the fauna on the islands.

Maize/corn flowering and bearing three ears of ripened cobs and on the right a banana tree bearing a full bunch. 

The fruits all represent Grenada’s traditional link with an agricultural economy; the cradle of their heritage

The Madonna Lily resting between the horns of the Crescent, seven roses, representative of the seven parishes set between the Bougainvillea, the National Flower.

300

Recite the words found on the Coat of Arms. and state what those words are called?

Grenada’s motto, “Ever conscious of God, we aspire, build and advance as one people”.

400

Name the two bodies of water that wash the shores of Grenada.

The Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea.

500

Give the name of our present Governor General including her title.

Dame Cecile La Grenade

Flag

100

How many stars are on the flag and what does each represent?

Seven Gold Stars - represent the seven parishes and the hopes and aspirations and ideas upon which this Nation was founded.

200

What does the nutmeg represent?

The nutmeg represents the reputation as the Isle of Spice and its traditional link with the economy.

300

What are the colours of the flag and what does each colour represent?

• Red: represents the fervour of the people, their courage and vitality - their burning aspiration to be free. 
• Gold: the colour representative of wisdom  representation of the sun, their islands in the sun, the warmth and friendliness to their people.
• Green: symbolises the fertility of the land, the lush vegetation and the island’s agriculture.

400

Who designed the flag? Where is this person from?What date was the flag adopted as our own?

The Flag of Grenada was designed by Anthony C. George of Soubise in the Parish of St. Andrew. Grenada received independence from the United Kingdom on February 7, 1974 and adopted its flag on this day.  

500

Give at least three flag etiquette (how should we handle/care for the National Flag)?

• The flag is to be respected by all its citizens.
• The flag should never be allowed to touch the ground or floor nor should it be flown or used for purely decorative purposes on anything that is for temporary use and likely to be discarded, except on state occasions.
• The National Flag should not be flown after sunset, except inside a building. However, on important ceremonial occasions, the flag may be displayed in the open after sunset when it should be floodlit if possible.
• The flag should be flown on all government and municipal buildings and offices, on or near the main administrative building, but it is recommended if possible each day it should be lowered at sundown and raised at 8:00am.
• No other flag should be placed above or to the right of the Grenadian Flag, except at foreign embassies, consulates

Themes & General Info

100

What does independence means?

Free from outside control; not depending on another's authority.

200

Name two things our church or school does to demonstrate patriotism.

- decorate the building

- participate in National Colours Day

- sing patriotic songs

300

What is this year's Independence Theme?

Overcoming our Adversity,

Safeguarding Livelihoods,

Protecting our future.

400

How do we call the following words?

'Ever conscious of God, we aspire build and advance as one people.'

Grenada's Motto

500

How many years of Independence as we celebrating this year?

48 years