Part 1 Jamaican History Quiz

Who is considered the National Hero of Jamaica for leading the Maroon resistance against British colonization?

• Nanny of the Maroons

• Sam Sharpe

• Paul Bogle

• Marcus Garvey

What year did Jamaica gain independence from Britain?

• 1955

• 1962

• 1970

• 1981

Who was Jamaica’s first prime minister after independence?

• Norman Manley

• Michael Manley

• Edward Seaga

• Sir Alexander Bustamante

Which Jamaican leader is known for his role in the Pan-African movement and founding the Universal Negro Improvement Association?

• Paul Bogle

• Marcus Garvey

• George William Gordon

• Samuel Sharpe

Which island did Jamaica share a colonial governor with in the 17th century?

• Haiti

• Barbados

• Cuba

• Cayman Islands

What is the name of the national anthem of Jamaica?

• Jamaica Land We Love

• Eternal Father, Bless Our Land

• Beautiful Jamaica

• One Love

Which political party did Michael Manley lead?

• Jamaica Labour Party (JLP)

• People’s National Party (PNP)

• United Workers Party (UWP)

• Democratic Socialist Party

What is the official language of Jamaica?

• French

• Patois

• English

• Spanish

In what year was the capital of Jamaica moved from Spanish Town to Kingston?

• 1662

• 1703

• 1780

• 1872

What was the name of the treaty signed between the British and the Maroons?

• The Treaty of Versailles

• The Treaty of Friendship

• The Maroon Treaty

• The Peace Treaty of 1739