slave history
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sum random facts
100

What do we call the system where people were, bought, sold, and forced to work with out pay ?

Slavery 

100

What is this popular dish in Sint Maarten that features grilled chicken on skewers served with potatoes often bought for, Chinese restaurant?

Chicken sate with Potato

100

whats the name of the most popular beach on the island ? 

Mullet bay beach 

200

who was the brave enslaved woman who tried to escape and fight for her freedom ?

One tete Lokay 

200

these two types of foods combined bought traditionally and eating together during Sint Maartens carnival consist of - a type of fried dough like bread and a specific part of the chicken?

Chicken leg and Johnny cake 

200

What’s the name of one of the most known brands on the island that consist of a crocodile?

Lacoste 

300

What year was slavery officially marked ended ?

The year 1863

300

What is this specific type of fish served mainly for breakfast in Sint Maarten?

Salt Fish 

300

What’s the name of this famous specific bike on the Island ?

A T-Max from Yamaha

400

Enslaved people in Sint Maarten were forced to work on these large farms that grew crops for export?

The plantations

400

when is Mango season ?

May-August 

400

What’s the name of this pig like gold piece of jewelry that can come in different forms of jewelry such as: earrings, bracelets, necklaces , rings and many more ? 

Gucci

500

Enslaved people in Sint Maarten were forced to do this difficult work of gathering this white mineral also knows as salt from ponds under the hot sun.

those were called  “The Salt Pickers”.

500

what is the name of this special place that appears during April and May where you find the best food made with love on the Island ?

The Carnival Village

500

What’s the name of This early morning carnival celebration starts at 4 AM and ends at 11 AM, featuring water trucks, powdered paint, loud music, and dancing in the streets?

Jouvert, also pronounced as “Joo-vay“