Famous Firsts
Who was the first Jamaican to win an Olympic gold medal?
Arthur Wint (1948)
What is Jamaica’s national dish?
Ackee and Saltfish
Which song by Shaggy became a global hit with the lyrics, “It wasn’t me”?
"It Wasn’t Me"
Who is Anansi, a popular character in Jamaican folklore?
A trickster spider known for his cleverness
Who holds the world record for the men’s 100-meter sprint?
Usain Bolt
Which country was the first in the Caribbean to gain independence?
Haiti (1804)
Which country is famous for its tapas, a variety of small dishes shared at the table?
Spain
What Jamaican music style emerged in the late 1970s, following reggae and characterized by DJs “toasting” over beats?
Dancehall
What Jamaican legend involves a spirit or creature with chains that rolls through the countryside at night?
Rolling Calf
What is the name of Jamaica’s national women’s soccer team?
The Reggae Girlz
Who was the first person to walk on the moon?
Neil Armstrong (1969)
What tropical fruit is native to Jamaica and has a creamy texture and slightly nutty taste?
Breadfruit
Who is known as the "King of Reggae"?
Bob Marley
In Greek mythology, who is the god of the sea?
Poseidon
Which country hosted the first FIFA World Cup?
Uruguay (1930)
What was the first Jamaican reggae song to win a Grammy Award?
"Anthem" by Black Uhuru (1985)
Which country is known for inventing sushi?
Japan
In what country did the tango dance originate?
Argentina
Which Jamaican spirit is said to be a duppy that returns as a ghost of someone who died unhappy?
The Old Higue
Which Jamaican athlete is known as the “Pocket Rocket”?
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce
Which country invented the printing press?
Germany (Johannes Gutenberg, 1440s)
What is the name of the popular Jamaican soup made with yams, dumplings, and meat, often served on Saturdays?
Jamaican Saturday Soup
What Jamaican genre of music is known for its upbeat, offbeat rhythm and often political lyrics?
Reggae
Which legendary king is famous for his round table and knights?
King Arthur
Who won Jamaica’s first Winter Olympic medal in 2022, competing in bobsledding?
Jamaica hasn’t yet won a Winter Olympic medal but has competed famously, inspiring the movie "Cool Runnings."