Grade 7 Social Studies Exam

The motto on the Jamaican Coat of Arms is:

• Out of One, We Are Many

• Out of One, One People

• Out of Many, One People

• Unity is Strength

Who is known as the "Right Excellent" National Hero of Jamaica for leading the fight for freedom and independence?

• Marcus Garvey

• Paul Bogle

• Nanny of the Maroons

• Sir Alexander Bustamante

The Tainos were the first known inhabitants of Jamaica. They originally came from:

• Europe

• South America

• Africa

• Asia

Which of the following is a traditional Jamaican dish that originated with African influences?

• Pizza

• Curry Chicken

• Jerk Chicken

• Sushi

Which symbol on the Jamaican Coat of Arms represents the indigenous people of Jamaica?

• The crocodile

• The pineapples

• The Arawak man and woman

• The motto

Which Jamaican National Hero is also known as "The Black Moses"?

• Nanny of the Maroons

• Marcus Garvey

• George William Gordon

• Paul Bogle

Jamaica's National Bird is the:

• Parrot

• Doctor Bird

• Pelican

• Hummingbird

Which group is credited with introducing sugarcane cultivation to Jamaica?

• Tainos

• Africans

• Spaniards

• British

The festival "Nine Night" is traditionally associated with which cultural group?

• Europeans

• Africans

• Tainos

• Asians

Who led the Morant Bay Rebellion in Jamaica?

• George William Gordon

• Marcus Garvey

• Paul Bogle

• Norman Manley