Jamaican Culture Quiz

Usain Bolt is famous for:

• Cooking

• Running very fast

• Painting

• Singing

Reggae music is an important part of:

• Jamaican culture

• French cuisine

• Australian wildlife

• Italian fashion

Who is Bob Marley?

• A famous Jamaican sprinter

• A famous musician from Jamaica who played reggae music

• A Jamaican painter

• A Jamaican poet

Who enriched Jamaican language and culture through poetry, folk songs, and performances?

• Usain Bolt

• Bob Marley

• Louise Bennett-Coverley

• Rex Nettleford

What is reggae music known for?

• Loud beats

• Catchy rhythms and messages of peace and love

• Quiet melodies and sad themes

• Classical tunes and operas

What is Emancipation Day in Jamaica?

• The day schools open

• A holiday marking the end of slavery in Jamaica

• The start of the carnival season

• A festival of lights

Which sport is NOT as popular in Jamaica?

• Cricket

• Football (soccer)

• Track and Field

• Ice hockey

A cultural icon from Jamaica could be:

• A famous reggae singer

• A type of pasta

• A kind of tree

• A sports car

Who found Jamaica during his second journey to the Western Hemisphere?

• Samuel Sharp

• Christopher Columbus

• British

• Spanish

What type of music originated in Jamaica?

• Jazz

• Rock

• Reggae

• Classical