National Honors of Jamaica

What is the most prestigious award in Jamaica?

• Order of National Hero

• Order of the Nation

• Order of Excellence

• Order of Merit

In what year was the National Honours and Awards System established in Jamaica?

• 1965

• 1969

• 1975

• 1980

Who is entitled to the title 'Right Excellent'?

• Members of the Order of National Hero

• Members of the Order of the Nation

• Members of the Order of Excellence

• Members of the Order of Merit

What is the motto of the Order of the Nation?

• One Nation Under God

• Excellence through Service

• He that does truth comes into the light

• He built a city which hath foundations

What is the insignia of the Order of Excellence made of?

• Gold and white enamel

• Yellow gold and white gold

• Silver and blue enamel

• Bronze and green enamel

What is the motto of the Order of Merit?

• He that does truth comes into the light

• Excellence through Service

• One Nation Under God

• He built a city which hath foundations

Who received the Order of National Hero?

• Nanny of the Maroons

• Samuel Sharpe

• Paul Bogle

• George William Gordon

What is the significance of the pineapples on the Order of the Nation insignia?

• Symbol of Jamaica

• Symbol of Unity

• Symbol of Excellence

• Symbol of Freedom

What does the insignia of the Order of Merit consist of?

• A six-armed white enamel star with twelve points

• A blue Lignum Vitae flower

• The Arms of Jamaica in gold

• A deep maroon silk ribbon

What is the motto of the Order of Jamaica?

• For a covenant of the People

• Distinction through Service

• For Gallantry

• For Meritorious Service