Independence
This year Jamaica gained independence.
1962
The Jamaican flag was adopted in this year.
In 1962
Jamaica is located in this body of water.
The Caribbean Sea
The Official Language of Jamaica.
English
The official currency of Jamaica is called the ____
The Jamaican Dollar
Jamaica celebrates Independence Day on this date every year.
August 6
These are the three colors of the Jamaican flag.
black, green, and gold
This is the highest mountain range in Jamaica.
The Blue Mountains
Many Jamaicans also speak this language.
Jamaican Patois
This symbol represents the Jamaican Dollar.
J$
Before independence, Jamaica was ruled by this country.
Great Britain
This shape appears on the Jamaican flag.
A diagonal cross
Jamaica has this type of climate with warm temperatures year-round.
tropical climate
This is Jamaica’s national motto.
“Out of Many, One People”
Jamaican money includes banknotes and _____.
Coins
This national symbol was officially introduced at independence.
The Jamaican flag
The color that represents the strength and struggles of the people is ____
Black
This is the longest river in Jamaica.
The Black River
The motto can be found on this national symbol.
The Coat of Arms
Who is featured on the Jamaican currency?
Jamaican National Heroes
What are two activities that happen on Jamaican Independence Day celebration?
National parades, cultural concerts, traditional music and dance, flag-raising ceremonies,
Independence parties and street festivities,
Grand Gala at the National Stadium in Kingston, traditional foods: jerk chicken, festival, patties
Jamaica’s flag is unique because it does not include these common flag colors.
red, white, and blue
Jamaica belongs to this group of Caribbean islands.
The Greater Antilles
The motto shows that Jamaican culture is a mix of ____.
people of different races and cultures
diverse ethnic groups
African, European, Asian,
and Indigenous influences
How many banknotes and how many coins make up the Jamaican currency?
6 banknotes and 4 coins