WorksheetsSocial Studies - Nanny, Sam Sharpe, Paul Bogle, G William Gordon
Total questions: 69
Worksheet time: 46mins
What is the name of the famous historical figure associated with the activities of the Maroons?
Genghis Khan
Spartacus
Nanny of the Maroons
Cleopatra
What was the role of Nanny of the Maroons in the Maroon community?
Merchant and trader
Warrior and fighter
Leader and spiritual guide
Cook and cleaner
How did Nanny of the Maroons demonstrate leadership within the Maroon community?
Organizing military campaigns and negotiating peace treaties
Encouraging division and conflict within the community
Refusing to participate in any community activities
Selling weapons to the enemy
What strategies did Nanny of the Maroons use to resist against the British forces?
Guerrilla warfare, ambush tactics, and knowledge of the terrain
Sending peace offerings to the British
Openly engaging in direct confrontations
Seeking assistance from neighboring tribes
What impact did Nanny of the Maroons have on the Maroon community and the fight for freedom?
Her impact on the Maroon community and the fight for freedom was minimal.
She had no impact on the Maroon community and the fight for freedom.
She had a significant impact on the Maroon community and the fight for freedom.
Nanny of the Maroons actually hindered the fight for freedom in the Maroon community.
What is the legacy of Nanny of the Maroons in Jamaican history?
Had no impact on Jamaican history
Leader and resistance against British colonization
Supporter of British colonization
Peaceful negotiation with the British
What were some of the challenges Nanny of the Maroons faced during her lifetime?
Starting a business in the city
Leading a community in guerrilla warfare against the British, preserving the culture and traditions of her people, and navigating the complexities of colonial rule
Becoming a diplomat for the British government
Learning to play a musical instrument
How did Nanny of the Maroons inspire others to continue the fight for freedom?
By demonstrating strong leadership, bravery, and resistance against British colonization.
By surrendering to the British and giving up the fight
By collaborating with the British and betraying her people
By promoting peace and reconciliation with the British
What is the significance of Nanny of the Maroons in the history of the Caribbean?
She was a French queen who ruled over the Caribbean islands
She was a Spanish conquistador in the 16th century
She was a famous pirate in the Caribbean
She was a leader of the Jamaican Maroons who fought against British colonization and slavery in the 18th century.
How has the story of Nanny of the Maroons been preserved and celebrated in modern times?
Through modern technology and social media platforms
By rewriting the story to fit modern narratives
By burying the story and not sharing it with future generations
Through oral traditions, cultural festivals, educational programs, and historical commemorations
which Jamaican national hero lived on a plantation in St. James
George William Gordon
Samuel Sharpe
Paul Bogle
Which Jamaican nation Hero taught themself to read and write?
Nanny of the Maroons
Samuel Sharpe
which Jamaican national hero was a baptist preacher?
In what year was Samuel Sharpe born?
1801
1803
1805
1807
In which town and parish was Samuel Sharpe born?
Discovery Bay, St. Ann
Montego Bay, St. James
Morant Bay, St. Thomas
What type of work did he do?
Baptist Church Cleaner
Newspaper Reader
Baptist Church Preacher
How did he learn about the debate in Britain of the evils of slavery?
from the members of his church and listening to discussions in the Great House
from reading the newspaper and listening to discussions in the Great House
after traveling from parish to parish and listening to discussions in the Great Houses
What did he tell his fellow Africans to do to show that they were against slavery?
protest against slavery by withdrawing their labour on Easter Sunday 1831
protest against slavery by withdrawing their labour on Boxing Day 1831
protest against slavery by withdrawing their labour on Christmas Day 1831
What year was the Christmas Day rebellion?.
1801
1831
1813
What happened during the Christmas Day rebellion?
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.
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.
The slaves returned to work after burning the canefiels and Great Houses. Some planters were killed the revolt spread across Jamaica.
Who claimed responsibility for the rebellion?
Samuel Sharpe
Plantation Owners
Mr Kenningston
What happened to Sam Sharpe after the rebellion?
He went live in St. James May 23, 1832 near the Market Square in Montego Bay
He was executed on May 23, 1832 in the Market Square in Montego Bay
He was executed on May 23, 1801 in the Market Square in Montego Bay
What did Sam Sharpe mean when he said " I would rather die on yonder gallows than live in slavery".
He prefer to live in slavery than die
He prefer to die with slavery
He prefer to die than live in slavery
Nanny died in the 1750s.
true
false
The word "Maroon" comes from the Spanish word .....
enojado
cansado
cimarrones
Nanny was from the ____________ tribe in Africa.
Zulu
Tanzania
Ashanti
Nanny was from Ghana in Africa.
true
false
Apart from teaching her people how to fight, she also taught them.....
How to sew
How to cook
African rituals and traditions
Which Jamaican note can Nanny be found on?
One hundred dollar note
Five thousand dollar note
Five hundred dollar note
What was Nanny awarded on March 31, 1982?
Order of the Nation
Order of Excellence
Order of National Hero
In what year did national hero Samuel Sam Sharpe died?
1801
1995
1465
1832
Why was Samuel Sharpe different
He was born in Montego Bay
1He lived on the plantation.
He lived with his owner
He owned some slaves himself
which parts of Jamaica did the Maroons settle?
The two types of Maroons
Trelawny town Maroons
Nanny Town
Scott's Hall
Trelawny Town & Accompong town
Winward town maroons
Scott's Hall, Charles Town, Moore Town, Quao Hill, Nanny Town
Scott's Hall, Charles Town, Accompong, Quao Hill, Nanny Town
The Windward maroons would settle in which mountains in Jamaica
Blue Mountains & John Crow Mountains
The Leeward Maroons were found in which area in Jamaica?
Cockpit Country - Trelawny
When was Paul Bogle Born ?
1822
1655
1965
1322
Which month did Paul Bogle die?
January
December
October
May
Which Parish was he born in?
Mandeville
St Thomas
Kingston
Portland
Which year was did he die
2009
2020
1865
2015
Was Paul Bogle born in Stony Gut?
Yes
No
Which year did was Paul Bogle named National Hero?
1930
bc
2019
1969
Who led the Morant Bay Rebellion?
Paul Bogle
Samuel Sharpe
George William Gordon
Nanny of the Maroons
Where did the people march from?
Sam Sharpe Square
Stony Gut
St. James
Montego Bay
What year did the Morant Bay Rebellion begin?
1865
1869
1965
1969
What year was Paul Bogle hanged?
1865
1869
1786
1985
Who was Paul Bogle accompanied by?
Samuel Sharpe
George William Gordon
Marcus Garvey
Nanny of the Maroons
When was George William Gordon hanged?
1865
1869
1968
1965
Who was the governor of Jamaica during the Morant Bay Rebellion?
Dr. Edward Underhiil
Edward John Eyre
George William Gordon
James McIntyre
His mother was a slave and his father was a Scottish planter.
(a)
This national hero was hanged in a square named after him.
(a)
We honour our heroes by celebrating them in the month of (a) .
2. In which parish is 'Nanny Town' located?
a. Kingston
b. Portland
c. St. Thomas
d. Westmoreland
3. Which event below can be associated with the national hero 'Paul Bogle'?
a. The Trelawny Maroons
b. The Christmas Day Rebellion
c. The Morant Bay Rebellion
d. The campaign to help poor freed slaves
5. On which of the following dates was the Christmas Day Rebellion?
a. October 11, 1865
b. December 27, 1831
c. October 23, 1865
d. December 11, 1865
6. At the time of the Morant Bay Rebellion, was the governor that refused to speak with Paul Bogle?
a. Governor Edward John Erye
b. Sir Edward Trelawny
c. The Right Excellent Paul Bogle
d. Sir Patrick Allen
7. "I would rather die upon yonder gallows than live in slavery" are famous words from:
a. The Right Excellent George William Gordon
b. The Right Excellent Samuel Sharpe
c. The Right Excellent Nanny of the Maroons
d. The Right Excellent Paul Bogle
9. What was one (1) reason for the Morant Bay Rebellion?
a. The workers wanted to vote.
b. The planters wanted trade unions.
c. Farmers did not receive justice.
d. The people wanted to be mischievous.
10. How did George William Gordon try to help the freed slaves?
a. Organizing a rebellion in St. Thomas.
b. Helping to set fire to Morant Bay Courthouse.
c. Teaching the ex-slaves to read and write.
d. Buying land and selling it back cheaply to the people.
11. Lived on a plantation in St. James. ______________
a. Nanny of the Maroons
b. Samuel Sharpe
c. George William Gordon
d. Paul Bogle
12. He was a member of the Legislative Council. ___________
a. Nanny of the Maroons
b. Samuel Sharpe
c. George William Gordon
d. Paul Bogle
15. Taught himself/herself to read and write. ______________
a. Nanny of the Maroons
b. Samuel Sharpe
c. George William Gordon
d. Paul Bogle
When did Jamaica gain Independence
August 6, 1962
August 6,1967
August 6,1899
August 6,1888
Which was the name given to the journey the Africans made from Africa to the Caribbean
The Middle Passage
The Triangular Trade
The spice route
George William Gordon and Paul Bogle were close friends
True
False
Which hero is on the $50 note?
George Williams Gorgon
Nanny
Sam Sharpe
Norman Manley
