Jamaican Timeline

In what year did Jamaica gain independence from the United Kingdom?

• 1950

• 1983

• 1975

• 1962

Who was the first Prime Minister of Jamaica?

• Bob Marley

• Alexander Bustamante

• Usain Bolt

• Marcus Garvey

What major event occurred in Jamaica in 1692?

• The major event that occurred in Jamaica in 1692 was the Port Royal earthquake and tsunami.

• The construction of the first lighthouse in Jamaica

• The founding of the first Jamaican newspaper

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

When did the Taino people first settle in Jamaica?

• The Taino people settled in Jamaica around 500 BC.

• The Taino people settled in Jamaica around 1500 AD.

• The Taino people settled in Jamaica around 1000 AD.

• The Taino people first settled in Jamaica around 650 AD.

What year did Christopher Columbus first arrive in Jamaica?

• 1620

• 1776

• 1848

• 1494

Who was the leader of the Maroons during the First Maroon War?

• Cudjoe

• Smith

• Washington

• Johnson

When was the Emancipation Act passed in Jamaica?

• The Emancipation Act was passed in Jamaica on July 4, 1776.

• The Emancipation Act was passed in Jamaica on August 1, 1838.

• The Emancipation Act was passed in Jamaica on January 1, 1865.

• The Emancipation Act was passed in Jamaica on December 25, 1492.

What year did Marcus Garvey found the Universal Negro Improvement Association in Jamaica?

• 1900

• 1940

• 1925

• 1914

Who was the first female Prime Minister of Jamaica?

• The first female Prime Minister of Jamaica was Jacinda Ardern.

• The first female Prime Minister of Jamaica was Margaret Thatcher.

• The first female Prime Minister of Jamaica was Angela Merkel.

• The first female Prime Minister of Jamaica was Portia Simpson-Miller.

When did Jamaica become a member of the United Nations?

• Jamaica became a member of the United Nations on September 18, 1962.

• Jamaica became a member of the United Nations on September 18, 1972.

• Jamaica became a member of the United Nations on September 18, 1963.

• Jamaica became a member of the United Nations on September 18, 1955.