Bajan Sayings
Complete this Bajan Saying: “Hard ears yuh won't hear, ...
own way you gine feel”
A beverage served chilled and made from a common citrus fruit?
Lemonade
Which sugar factory is one of the few still operating in Barbados today?
a) Blackwoods Screw Dock
b) Portvale Sugar Factory
c) Morgan Lewis Mill
d) Codrington Sugar Factory
a) Portvale Sugar Factory
He is known as the “Father of Independence”.
Errol Barrow
What is the main colour combination of the Barbados National Flag?
Blue, Yellow, Black
What does this Bajan saying mean: “Give jack ‘e jacket”
Give credit where credit is due.
Which natural drink comes straight from a fruit, cool and refreshing.
Coconut Water
Which historic structure symbolizes centuries of local government?
a) Royal Assembly House
b) Parliament Building
c) Colonial Court Centre
d) Government House
b) Parliament Building
Who was the first Premier of Barbados under colonial rule?
a) Errol Barrow
b) Sir Grantley Adams
c) Owen Arthur
d) Freundel Stuart
b) Sir Grantley Adams
Which symbol is not on the Barbados Coat of Arms?
a) Sugar cane
b) Dolphin
c) Trident
d) Pelican
c) Trident
Complete this Bajan Saying: “If greedy wait, ...
...hot will cool”
Which coconut-filled baked good is commonly enjoyed year-round?
a) Sweet Bread
b) Coconut puff
c) Tropical bun
d) Jellied roll
a) Sweet Bread
Historically, the Garrison Savannah served primarily as:
a) A military parade ground
b) A fishing port
c) A sugar weighing station
d) A slave market
a) A military parade ground
Clifford Husbands is remembered for his tenure as __________.
Governor-General
The motto on the Barbados Coat of Arms is:
“Pride and Industry”
Which Bajan saying means: "the wrong you do will catch up to you."
“Day does run till night catch it.”
Which sandwich features salt bread and a piece of Arnold?
Ham Cutter
This Park boasts of a famous tree believed to be over 1,000 years old?
Queen's Park
Dame Sandra Mason previously held the position of _____________
Governor-General
This folk song tells the story of a brutal murder
"Millie gone to Brazil"
What does this Bajan saying mean: “Slow fire burn hard corn.”
A slow, steady and persistent approach is more effective than rushing and will eventually yield significant outcomes.
Flour on flour with codfish and pepper, what Bajan delicacy is this?
Bread & Two
Which church is connected to a mysterious burial vault?
Christ Church Parish Church
Sarah Ann Gill is honored for her work in:
a) Education
b) Anti-slavery and religious leadership
c) Politics
d) Literature
b) Anti-slavery and religious leadership
This summer pastime left one with black hands, a greasy mouth and smoky clothes.
Roasting Breadfruit