Jamaica's History

In which national symbol can we find a representation of our food, animals and people?

• motto

• anthem

• flag

• coat of arms

Which pair of national symbols is most often used in school?

• flag and national fruit

• national bird and national pledge

• national anthem and flag

• national flower and national anthem

Who wrote the lyrics of the Jamaican anthem?

• Hon. Robert Lightbourne

• Mapletoft Poulle

• Christine Poulle

• Rev. Hugh Sherlock

Select the section of the anthem with the line: "Strengthen us the weak to cherish"

• The fifth line of the verse

• The fourth line of the second verse

• The last line of the first verse

• The third line of the second verse

Which national symbol is used as the official seal of the government of Jamaica?

• The flag

• The hummingbird

• The coat of arms

• The national flower

Imagine you are taking a foreign visitor to an event where the anthem will be played. Which of the following should you tell them to do?

• Remain seated throughout the anthem

• Stand up with their hands by their sides

• Salute as the anthem is played

• Stand with their arms folded to show respect

Which of the following is true of an independent nation?

• It is a people with shared history who live in a particular place

• It always has its own currency.

• It is responsible for running its own affairs

• It is always democratic

What does the colour gold represent on the Jamaican flag?

• The strength of the people

• The unity of the people

• The natural wealth of Jamaican climate

• Hope

From where does the ackee fruit originated?

• West Africa

• India

• Europe

• South America

Select Jamaica's national symbol that embodies the statement below:

The sun shineth, the land is green and the people are strong and creative.

• pledge

• flag

• anthem

• coat of arms