NATIONAL SYMBOLS
HISTORY OF THE TCI
HISTORICAL SITES
FESTIVALS & SPECIAL DAYS
100
What is the name of the national flower of the TCI?
Ans. The Heather
100
Who were the first inhabitants of the Turks and Caicos Islands?
The Lucayans / The Tainos
100
In which settlement on Middle Caicos can we find the Indian Caves?
Conch Bar
100
Which is the oldest national festival in the Turks and Caicos Islands?
Regatta
200
What is the name of the national bird of the TCI?
The Brown Pelican
200
In what year did Turks and Caicos elect its first Ministerial Government?
1976
200
On which island can we find the Boiling Hole?
South Ciacos
200
When was the last Fisherman's Day held?
Saturday, August 31, 2019
300
What is the name of the national tree of the TCI?
The Caicos Pine
300
In what year did Queen Elizabeth 11 visit the Turks and Caicos Islands?
1966
300
On which island is the White House found?
Salt Cay
300
What holiday is celebrated in the TCI on August 1 each year?
Emancipation Day
400
From what hat did the Turks and Caicos Islands get its name?
The Turkish Fez
400
This person lived as a slave in Grand Turk and wrote a book about her life as a slave...
Mary Prince
400
On which island can the following historical site be found?
Grand Turk (Picture of The Lighthouse shown)
400
Which special event will be held for the 5th time since its inception, in Grand Turk on October 14 of this year?
National Honors and Awards Ceremony
500
What symbol on the TCI flag indicates that we are an overseas territory of the UK?
The Union Jack
500
In 1841 this ship was wrecked on Breezy Point East Caicos...
The Trouvadore
500
Name the historical site shown in the picture below:
Wades Green Plantation in North Caicos
500
What is the name of the national festival held on the island of North Caicos?
Rake & Scrape
600
What is the national music of the Turks and Caicos Islands?
Rip Saw
600
In which of the following years did the US Dollar become legal tender in the TCI?
(A)1962
(B) 1968
(C) 1973
(D) 1976
(C) 1973
600
Name the historical site shown in the picture below:
The Old District Commissioner's House in South Caicos.
600
In the TCI state funerals can only be held on this day of the week.
Wednesday
700
What colour on the national dress represents the fishing industry?
Orange
700
In what year was the flag of the Turks and Caicos officially adopted?
1968
700
Where can we find Jupiter Hole?
Middle Caicos
700
Which special day is observed on December 10 annually but is not a public holiday?
International Human Rights Day
800
Name any TWO of the three symbols missing from the Coat of Arms below:
Spinylobster
Conch shell
Turks Head cactus
800
Who was the first female Speaker of the House of Assembly?
The late Hon. Rosita Beatrice Missick-Butterfield
800
On which island can we find Cottage Pond?
North Caicos
800
What special event is celebrated second Sunday in November each year?
Remembrance Day
900
Fill in the missing words of the second stanza of the national anthem:
“May she defend our laws………………………………God save our Queen.
...And ever give us cause to sing with hear and voice...
900
In what year was the Hon. JAGS McCartney first celebrated as a national hero?
1992
900
Which island is known as Emerald Isle?
North Caicos
900
In what month is National Heroes Day celebrated?
May
1000
Complete this stanza of the National Song with the two missing lines:
"We stand with courage brave
To maintain this land of ours..."
With islands scattered here and there
With trust in God we stand.
1000
What is the name of the beach on which it is believed Christopher Columbus landed in TCI?
Guanahani Beach
1000
On which island can we find Columbus Landfall National Park?
Grand Turk
1000
In what year did we (as a country) begin to celebrate the month of October as Heritage Month?
2014