Grade 7 Social Studies Quiz on National Symbols and Emblems

1. What is the official language of Jamaica?

• Patois

• English

• Spanish

• Creole

“Out of many, one people” is Jamaica’s _____.

• National Song

• National Pledge

• Motto

• National Anthem

What are the colours in the Jamaican flag?

• Gold

• Red

• Green

• Black

• White

Jamaica's National Dish is ______ and ____.

(a)  

Name the Jamaican National Fruit.

• Breadfruit

• Ackee

• Banana

• Pear

Which year did Jamaica gain Independence?

• 1972

• 1962

• 1991

• 2020

Choose the best description of Jamaica's flag?

• It is red, green and gold.

• It is made up of two green triangles and two black triangles.

• It is green, gold and with a black (X).

• it is made up of two green triangles and two black triangles with a gold/yellow (X) across the middle that separates the green and black from each other.

The National Anthem should be played or sung for all the following EXCEPT:

• Flag-raising ceremonies

• Independence Day celebrations

• Every event that our Principals and teachers are invited to

• Flag-lowering ceremonies at school

"The strength and vigour of my body" is a line from our ____________

• National Anthem

• National Pledge

• Nation Song for Schools

• Our favorite song

The scientific name for our National fruit is?

• Blighia Sapida

• Lignum Vitae

• Prunus domestica

• Sapindaceae