Jamaican Historical Figures and Events
Interactive Video
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Lucas Foster
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History, Social Studies
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5th - 8th Grade
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2 plays
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Easy
14:35
10 questions
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1.
Multiple Choice
How many national heroes and heroines does Jamaica have?
Five heroes and one heroine
Six heroes and one heroine
Seven heroes and no heroine
Five heroes and two heroines
2.
Multiple Choice
What was the main contribution of Samuel Sharpe?
He was the first prime minister of Jamaica.
He fought for Jamaica's independence.
He led a rebellion that contributed to the abolition of slavery.
He founded the People's National Party.
3.
Multiple Choice
Which place was named in honor of Paul Bogle?
Sam Sharpe Square
Liberty Hall
Gordon Town
Morant Bay Courthouse
4.
Multiple Choice
What was George William Gordon accused of that led to his execution?
Leading a strike against slavery
Forming the People's Political Party
Founding the Jamaica Labour Party
Planning the Morant Bay Rebellion
5.
Multiple Choice
What organization did Marcus Garvey found?
Jamaica Labour Party (JLP)
People's National Party (PNP)
National Workers Union (NWU)
Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA)
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