Jamaican Historical Figures and Events

Jamaican Historical Figures and Events

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies

5th - 8th Grade

Medium

Created by

Lucas Foster

Used 5+ times

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The video provides an overview of Jamaica's national heroes and heroine, highlighting their contributions to the country's history. It covers Samuel Sharpe's fight against slavery, Paul Bogle's role in the Morant Bay Rebellion, George William Gordon's advocacy for land rights, Marcus Garvey's promotion of black pride, Alexander Bustamante's work towards independence, Norman Manley's efforts for suffrage, and Nanny of the Maroon's leadership against British forces.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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 QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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 QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which place was named in honor of Paul Bogle?

Sam Sharpe Square

Liberty Hall

Gordon Town

Morant Bay Courthouse

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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 QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What organization did Marcus Garvey found?

Jamaica Labour Party (JLP)

People's National Party (PNP)

National Workers Union (NWU)

Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA)

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the first prime minister of Jamaica?

Marcus Garvey

Alexander Bustamante

Norman Washington Manley

George William Gordon

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant political party did Norman Washington Manley form?

Jamaica Labour Party (JLP)

People's National Party (PNP)

Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA)

National Workers Union (NWU)

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