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Social Studies - Nanny, Sam Sharpe, Paul Bogle, G William Gordon

Total questions: 69

Worksheet time: 46mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the name of the famous historical figure associated with the activities of the Maroons?

a)

Genghis Khan

b)

Spartacus

c)

Nanny of the Maroons

d)

Cleopatra

2.

What was the role of Nanny of the Maroons in the Maroon community?

a)

Merchant and trader

b)

Warrior and fighter

c)

Leader and spiritual guide

d)

Cook and cleaner

3.

How did Nanny of the Maroons demonstrate leadership within the Maroon community?

a)

Organizing military campaigns and negotiating peace treaties

b)

Encouraging division and conflict within the community

c)

Refusing to participate in any community activities

d)

Selling weapons to the enemy

4.

What strategies did Nanny of the Maroons use to resist against the British forces?

a)

Guerrilla warfare, ambush tactics, and knowledge of the terrain

b)

Sending peace offerings to the British

c)

Openly engaging in direct confrontations

d)

Seeking assistance from neighboring tribes

5.

What impact did Nanny of the Maroons have on the Maroon community and the fight for freedom?

a)

Her impact on the Maroon community and the fight for freedom was minimal.

b)

She had no impact on the Maroon community and the fight for freedom.

c)

She had a significant impact on the Maroon community and the fight for freedom.

d)

Nanny of the Maroons actually hindered the fight for freedom in the Maroon community.

6.

What is the legacy of Nanny of the Maroons in Jamaican history?

a)

Had no impact on Jamaican history

b)

Leader and resistance against British colonization

c)

Supporter of British colonization

d)

Peaceful negotiation with the British

7.

What were some of the challenges Nanny of the Maroons faced during her lifetime?

a)

Starting a business in the city

b)

Leading a community in guerrilla warfare against the British, preserving the culture and traditions of her people, and navigating the complexities of colonial rule

c)

Becoming a diplomat for the British government

d)

Learning to play a musical instrument

8.

How did Nanny of the Maroons inspire others to continue the fight for freedom?

a)

By demonstrating strong leadership, bravery, and resistance against British colonization.

b)

By surrendering to the British and giving up the fight

c)

By collaborating with the British and betraying her people

d)

By promoting peace and reconciliation with the British

9.

What is the significance of Nanny of the Maroons in the history of the Caribbean?

a)

She was a French queen who ruled over the Caribbean islands

b)

She was a Spanish conquistador in the 16th century

c)

She was a famous pirate in the Caribbean

d)

She was a leader of the Jamaican Maroons who fought against British colonization and slavery in the 18th century.

10.

How has the story of Nanny of the Maroons been preserved and celebrated in modern times?

a)

Through modern technology and social media platforms

b)

By rewriting the story to fit modern narratives

c)

By burying the story and not sharing it with future generations

d)

Through oral traditions, cultural festivals, educational programs, and historical commemorations

11.

which Jamaican national hero lived on a plantation in St. James

a)
Nelson Mandela
b)

George William Gordon

c)

Samuel Sharpe

d)

Paul Bogle

12.

Which Jamaican nation Hero taught themself to read and write?

a)

Nanny of the Maroons

b)
Marcus Garvey
c)

Samuel Sharpe

d)
Sean Paul
13.

which Jamaican national hero was a baptist preacher?

a)
Marcus Garvey
b)
Paul Bogle
c)
Bob Marley
d)
Usain Bolt
14.

In what year was Samuel Sharpe born?

a)

1801

b)

1803

c)

1805

d)

1807

15.

In which town and parish was Samuel Sharpe born?

a)

Discovery Bay, St. Ann

b)

Montego Bay, St. James

c)

Morant Bay, St. Thomas

16.

What type of work did he do?

a)

Baptist Church Cleaner

b)

Newspaper Reader

c)

Baptist Church Preacher

17.

How did he learn about the debate in Britain of the evils of slavery?

a)

from the members of his church and listening to discussions in the Great House

b)

from reading the newspaper and listening to discussions in the Great House

c)

after traveling from parish to parish and listening to discussions in the Great Houses

18.

What did he tell his fellow Africans to do to show that they were against slavery?

a)

protest against slavery by withdrawing their labour on Easter Sunday 1831

b)

protest against slavery by withdrawing their labour on Boxing Day 1831

c)

protest against slavery by withdrawing their labour on Christmas Day 1831

19.

What year was the Christmas Day rebellion?.

a)

1801

b)

1831

c)

1813

20.

What happened during the Christmas Day rebellion?

a)

The slaves were ordered to return to work, but they burnt the canefiels and Great Houses instead. Some planters were killed the revolt spread across Jamaica.

b)

The slaves were ordered to return to work, but they burnt the canefiels and Great Houses instead. Some planters were killed the revolt spread across St. James.

c)

The slaves returned to work after burning the canefiels and Great Houses. Some planters were killed the revolt spread across Jamaica.

21.

Who claimed responsibility for the rebellion?

a)

Samuel Sharpe

b)

Plantation Owners

c)

Mr Kenningston

22.

What happened to Sam Sharpe after the rebellion?

a)

He went live in St. James May 23, 1832 near the Market Square in Montego Bay

b)

He was executed on May 23, 1832 in the Market Square in Montego Bay

c)

He was executed on May 23, 1801 in the Market Square in Montego Bay

23.

What did Sam Sharpe mean when he said " I would rather die on yonder gallows than live in slavery".

a)

He prefer to live in slavery than die

b)

He prefer to die with slavery

c)

He prefer to die than live in slavery

24.

Nanny died in the 1750s.

a)

true

b)

false

25.

The word "Maroon" comes from the Spanish word .....

a)

enojado

b)

cansado

c)

cimarrones

26.

Nanny was from the ____________ tribe in Africa.

a)

Zulu

b)

Tanzania

c)

Ashanti

27.

Nanny was from Ghana in Africa.

a)

true

b)

false

28.

Apart from teaching her people how to fight, she also taught them.....

a)

How to sew

b)

How to cook

c)

African rituals and traditions

29.

Which Jamaican note can Nanny be found on?

a)

One hundred dollar note

b)

Five thousand dollar note

c)

Five hundred dollar note

30.

What was Nanny awarded on March 31, 1982?

a)

Order of the Nation

b)

Order of Excellence

c)

Order of National Hero

31.
What town is named after a national hero?
a)
Maroon Town
b)
Nannyville 
c)
George Town
d)
Nanny Town
32.

In what year did national hero Samuel Sam Sharpe died?

a)

1801

b)

1995

c)

1465

d)

1832

33.

Why was Samuel Sharpe different

a)

He was born in Montego Bay

b)

1He lived on the plantation.

c)

He lived with his owner

d)

He owned some slaves himself

34.

which parts of Jamaica did the Maroons settle?

a)
Montego Bay, Ocho Rios, Negril
b)
Kingston, St. Andrew, St. Catherine
c)
Clarendon, Manchester, St. Elizabeth
d)
St. James, Trelawny, and Portland
35.

The two types of Maroons

a)
Northern Maroons and Southern Maroons
b)
Urban Maroons and Rural Maroons
c)
Windward Maroons and Leeward Maroons
d)
Eastern Maroons and Western Maroons
36.

Trelawny town Maroons

a)

Nanny Town

b)

Scott's Hall

c)

Trelawny Town & Accompong town

d)
Montego Bay Maroons
37.

Winward town maroons

a)

Scott's Hall, Charles Town, Moore Town, Quao Hill, Nanny Town

b)
Northward borough maroons
c)

Scott's Hall, Charles Town, Accompong, Quao Hill, Nanny Town

d)
Eastward city maroons
38.

The Windward maroons would settle in which mountains in Jamaica

a)

Blue Mountains & John Crow Mountains

b)
Green Mountains
c)
Red Mountains
d)
Yellow Mountains
39.

The Leeward Maroons were found in which area in Jamaica?

a)
Ocho Rios
b)
Montego Bay
c)

Cockpit Country - Trelawny

d)
Kingston
40.

When was Paul Bogle Born ?

a)

1822

b)

1655

c)

1965

d)

1322

41.

Which month did Paul Bogle die?

a)

January

b)

December

c)

October

d)

May

42.

Which Parish was he born in?

a)

Mandeville

b)

St Thomas

c)

Kingston

d)

Portland

43.

Which year was did he die

a)

2009

b)

2020

c)

1865

d)

2015

44.

Was Paul Bogle born in Stony Gut?

a)

Yes

b)

No

45.

Which year did was Paul Bogle named National Hero?

a)

1930

b)

bc

c)

2019

d)

1969

46.

Who led the Morant Bay Rebellion?

a)

Paul Bogle

b)

Samuel Sharpe

c)

George William Gordon

d)

Nanny of the Maroons

47.

Where did the people march from?

a)

Sam Sharpe Square

b)

Stony Gut

c)

St. James

d)

Montego Bay

48.

What year did the Morant Bay Rebellion begin?

a)

1865

b)

1869

c)

1965

d)

1969

49.

What year was Paul Bogle hanged?

a)

1865

b)

1869

c)

1786

d)

1985

50.

Who was Paul Bogle accompanied by?

a)

Samuel Sharpe

b)

George William Gordon

c)

Marcus Garvey

d)

Nanny of the Maroons

51.

When was George William Gordon hanged?

a)

1865

b)

1869

c)

1968

d)

1965

52.

Who was the governor of Jamaica during the Morant Bay Rebellion?

a)

Dr. Edward Underhiil

b)

Edward John Eyre

c)

George William Gordon

d)

James McIntyre

53.

His mother was a slave and his father was a Scottish planter.

(a)  

54.

This national hero was hanged in a square named after him.

(a)  

55.

We honour our heroes by celebrating them in the month of (a)   .

56.

2. In which parish is 'Nanny Town' located?

a)

a. Kingston

b)

b. Portland

c)

c. St. Thomas

d)

d. Westmoreland

57.

3. Which event below can be associated with the national hero 'Paul Bogle'?

a)

a. The Trelawny Maroons

b)

b. The Christmas Day Rebellion

c)

c. The Morant Bay Rebellion

d)

d. The campaign to help poor freed slaves

58.

5. On which of the following dates was the Christmas Day Rebellion?

a)

a. October 11, 1865

b)

b. December 27, 1831

c)

c. October 23, 1865

d)

d. December 11, 1865

59.

6. At the time of the Morant Bay Rebellion, was the governor that refused to speak with Paul Bogle?

a)

a. Governor Edward John Erye

b)

b. Sir Edward Trelawny

c)

c. The Right Excellent Paul Bogle

d)

d. Sir Patrick Allen

60.

7. "I would rather die upon yonder gallows than live in slavery" are famous words from:

a)

a. The Right Excellent George William Gordon

b)

b. The Right Excellent Samuel Sharpe

c)

c. The Right Excellent Nanny of the Maroons

d)

d. The Right Excellent Paul Bogle

61.

9. What was one (1) reason for the Morant Bay Rebellion?

a)

a. The workers wanted to vote.

b)

b. The planters wanted trade unions.

c)

c. Farmers did not receive justice.

d)

d. The people wanted to be mischievous.

62.

10. How did George William Gordon try to help the freed slaves?

a)

a. Organizing a rebellion in St. Thomas.

b)

b. Helping to set fire to Morant Bay Courthouse.

c)

c. Teaching the ex-slaves to read and write.

d)

d. Buying land and selling it back cheaply to the people.

63.

11. Lived on a plantation in St. James. ______________

a)

a. Nanny of the Maroons

b)

b. Samuel Sharpe

c)

c. George William Gordon

d)

d. Paul Bogle

64.

12. He was a member of the Legislative Council. ___________

a)

a. Nanny of the Maroons

b)

b. Samuel Sharpe

c)

c. George William Gordon

d)

d. Paul Bogle

65.

15. Taught himself/herself to read and write. ______________

a)

a. Nanny of the Maroons

b)

b. Samuel Sharpe

c)

c. George William Gordon

d)

d. Paul Bogle

66.

When did Jamaica gain Independence

a)

August 6, 1962

b)

August 6,1967

c)

August 6,1899

d)

August 6,1888

67.

Which was the name given to the journey the Africans made from Africa to the Caribbean

a)

The Middle Passage

b)

The Triangular Trade

c)

The spice route

68.

George William Gordon and Paul Bogle were close friends

a)

True

b)

False

69.

Which hero is on the $50 note?

a)

George Williams Gorgon

b)

Nanny

c)

Sam Sharpe

d)

Norman Manley