JAMAICAN HISTORY
Who is Jamaica's first National Hero?
Marcus Garvey
Which sports would you associate Alia Atkinson?
Swimming
Which famous genre of music originated in Jamaica?
Reggae
How many grades are here at Hopewell High?
7
What is the national fruit of Jamaica, which is also featured in the national dish 'ackee and saltfish'?
Ackee
In October 2007, the then Prime Minister of Jamaica did not use his first name. What is his first name?
Orette
Which Jamaican athlete is widely considered the fastest man in the world?
Usain Bolt
In which year did hopewell High won The All Together Sing competition?
2019
What are the letters we used to identify our classes?
HOPEWLI
A common dish for special occasions such as weddings or nine night ceremonies, what is "mannish water"?
Goat's head soup
Which parish has no rivers in its interior in Jamaica?
Kingston
Which sports would you associate Courtney Walsh?
Cricket
Who is the most famous reggae musician of all time?
Bob Marley
What is the name our current Dean-Of-Discipline?
Mr. Alwyn Taylor
It was not born on a Monday, what is "Solomon Gundy"?
A pickled herring condiment
What is the capital city of Jamaica?
Kingston
What are the most popular sports in Jamaica?
Football, Cricket and Tack & Field
The term "rocksteady" was coined from a song by this pioneer Jamaican artist or group:
Alton Ellis
How many principals has the school ever appointed?
2
What is "stamp and go"?
Saltfish fritters
The Governor-General has the power to remove a Prime Minister. True/False
True
In which year did Usain Bolt win his first senior Olympic gold medal?
2008
Who was Jamaica's first grammy winner?
Black Uhuru
What is the name of the current acting Principal?
Mr. Leroy Gordon
Jamaicans love to play with language. Here are some interestingly named local dishes. What do you think "dip and fall back" is?
A stew of pickled mackerel with coconut milk
Salt mackerel Run-dung