Jamaican History Quiz

Who was one of the most famous Maroon leaders who fought against the British between 1728 and 1739?

• Nanny

• Paul Bogle

• George William Gordon

• Sam Sharpe

Where was Nanny Town located?

• In Spanish Town

• By the Stony River

• In the Blue Mountains

• In Montego Bay

What event led to the largest revolt in Jamaica in 1831?

• The Christmas Day Rebellion

• The Morant Bay Rebellion

• The Emancipation Act

• The establishment of Nanny Town

Who was hanged for organizing the Morant Bay Rebellion in 1865?

• Paul Bogle

• Sam Sharpe

• Nanny

• George William Gordon

What change in the country's ruling system resulted from the Morant Bay Rebellion?

• Introduction of Crown colony government

• Election of all government members

• Transfer of capital to Spanish Town

• Increase in the number of parishes

What was the occupation of Samuel Sharpe before he became a Baptist church preacher?

• British soldier

• Local militiaman

• House slave

• Plantation owner

What was the famous speech given by Sam Sharpe before he was executed?

• 'I will fight for freedom until my last breath'

• 'Give me liberty or give me death'

• 'I have a dream'

• 'I would rather die on yonder gallows than live in slavery'

What was the occupation of Paul Bogle before he led the Morant Bay Rebellion?

• Baptist church preacher

• British Governor

• Successful farmer

• British official

What was the outcome of the brutal treatment of the freed citizens of British colonies after the Morant Bay Rebellion?

• Introduction of Crown colony government

• The British Parliament established a committee to plan for the end of slavery

• Governor Eyre was called back to Britain in disgrace

• The number of parishes was reduced from 22 to 14

What change in the country's ruling system resulted from the Morant Bay Rebellion?

• Introduction of Crown colony government

• Election of all government members

• Increase in the number of parishes

• Transfer of capital to Spanish Town