Heritage week quiz

Who is Jamaica's first national Hero?

• George William Gordon

• Marcus Garvey

• Paul Bogle

• Nanny of the Maroons

Which national hero marched from St. Thomas to St Elizabeth to help free salves?

• Paul Bogle

• Sam Sharpe

• Nanny of the Maroons

• Marcus Garvey

What year did Jamaica gain independence?

• August 1, 1962

• November 29, 1987

• August 1, 1838

• August 6, 1962

What is the name of Jamaica's national flower?

• Dumplin

• Blue Mahoe

• Lignum Vitae

• Hibiscus

What date was slavery abolished in Jamaica?

• August 6, 1962

• January 6, 1981

• January 1, 1838

• August 1, 1838

Who was Jamaica's first Prime Minister?

• Andrew Holness

• Percival James Patterson

• Donald Sangster

• Alexander Bustamante

Who is the shortest serving prime minister of Jamaica?

• Andrew Holness

• Bruce Golding

• Portia Simpson Miller

• Donald Sangster

Who wrote the national anthem of Jamaica?

• Robert Lightbourne

• Bruce Nightingale

• Dwayne Mulgrave

• Hugh Sherlock

Which parish was the first capital of Jamaica.

• St Jago de la Vega

• Dela Vega City

• Kingston

• Spanish Town

What is the national fruit of Jamaica?

• Plum

• Jelly

• Mango

• Ackee