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Jamaican Culture

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the name of Jamaica’s National Flower.

a)

The Blue Mahoe

b)

The Lignum vitae

c)

The Hybiscus

d)

The Sunflower

2.

Jamaica's National Bird is the (a)   .

3.

Eternal Father bless our land

(a)   us with Thy mighty Hand

4.

Who was Jamaica's first Prime Minister?

a)

Sir Donald Sangster

b)

Sir Alexander Bustamante

c)

The Most Honourable Edward Seaga

d)

The Most Honourable Michael Manley

5.

In which year did Jamaica become independent?

a)

1972

b)

1962

c)

1862

d)

1731

6.

What are the colors of the Jamaican flag?

a)

Black

b)

Yellow.

c)

Green

d)

Gold

7.

What is the name of this person?

a)

Marcus Garvey

b)

Sam Sharpe

c)

Rex Nettleford

d)

Paul Bogle

8.

Which of the following persons are National heroes?

a)

Samuel Sharpe

b)

Michael Manley

c)

Paul Bogle

d)

Marcus Garvey

9.

Which parish is represented by #5 on the map?

a)

Portland

b)

Trelawney

c)

Hanover

d)

Westmoreland

10.

On a scale of 1 to 5, to what extent do you agree that soccer is more popular than cricket.

a)

1, I totally disagree

b)

2, I disagree

c)

3, I am undecided

d)

4, I agree

e)

5, I totally agree

11.

Emancipation Day is celebrated on __________ ___ each year.

(a)  

12.

Which of the following music originated in Jamaica?

a)

Mento

b)

Calypso

c)

Ska

d)

Reggae

13.

In four sentences, explain what Rastafarianism is.

4 lines
14.

What is Jamaica's motto?

a)

Jamaica, no problem mon!

b)

We little but we tallawah.

c)

Out of many, one people.

d)

Land of wood and water.

15.

How many counties are there in Jamaica?

a)

14

b)

12

c)

2

d)

3