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Jamaica's national symbols

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The image represents, Jamaica's ____________

a)

National Tree

b)

National Flower

c)

National Medicine

d)

National Scrub

2.

The National Dish of Jamaica is

a)

b)

c)

d)

3.

Name the Jamaican National Fruit.

a)

Breadfruit

b)

Ackee

c)

Banana

d)

Pear

4.

What is Jamaica's National Bird?

a)

The Patoo

b)

The John Crow

c)

The Robin

d)

The Doctor Bird

5.

When did Jamaica become an independent Nation?

a)

August 6, 1494

b)

August 6, 1700

c)

August 6, 1838

d)

August 6, 1962

6.

Which colour on the Jamaica national flag represent the natural wealth of the island?

a)

black

b)

gold

c)

green

7.

What is the most common language used in Jamaica?

a)

Patois

b)

English

c)

Jamaican Standard English

8.

Which of the following is NOT a Jamaica's National Symbol?

a)

The Blue Mahoe

b)

The Lignum Vitae

c)

Bandana

d)

Saltfish

e)

Doctor Bird

9.

What ethnic group does the people on the Coat of Arm belong to?

a)

African

b)

Chinese

c)

Taino

d)

Europeans

10.

Indigenous means

a)

exotic or beautiful

b)

originating from or native to a particular region

c)

stubborn

d)

special or different

11.

What is Jamaica's motto?

a)

"By any Means Necessary".

b)

"Out of Many, One People".

c)

"Everything Irie".

d)

"No Problem Mon".

12.

National Heroes' Day is celebrated in the month of (a)   .

13.

What do the Coat of Arms represent?

a)

the National Anthem

b)

our Jamaican identity

c)

one love

d)

our national heroes

14.

Put the right word to complete the question below

The Jamaican flag was first raised when Jamaica became (a)  

15.

What should be done to a worn out Jamaican flag?

a)

it should be buried

b)

it should be place in the garbage

c)

It should be privately burnt

d)

it should be recycled

16.

Why is the Doctor Bird Jamaica's national bird?

a)

It is very beautiful

b)

It is indigenous to Jamaica

c)

It can fly very high

d)

it has the national colours of Jamaica

17.

Showing your love for your country and being proud of it can be referred to as:

a)

loyalty

b)

patriotism

c)

nationalism

d)

reverence

18.

Select from the below scenarios the situation in which the Jamaican flag was wrongly used.

a)

On Heritage Day, during celebrations at Point Clear School the flag was hoisted at 8:00am

b)

The flag was raised half-way up the pole at Jamaica House when Michael Manley died

c)

Alex used a Jamaican flag to cover his display table on Jamaica Day

d)

At the beginning of each school term Merriville Primary has a special flag raising ceremony

19.

Select Jamaica's national symbol that embodies the statement below:

The sun shineth, the land is green and the people are strong and creative.

a)

pledge

b)

flag

c)

anthem

d)

coat of arms

20.

Which national symbol originated from West Africa?

a)

ackee

b)

Doctor Bird

c)

Blue Mahoe

d)

Lignum Vitae

21.

Which of the following is true of an independent nation?

a)

It is a people with shared history who live in a particular place

b)

It always has its own currency.

c)

It is responsible for running its own affairs

d)

It is always democratic

22.

Which national symbol is used as the official seal of the government of Jamaica?

a)

The flag

b)

The hummingbird

c)

The coat of arms

d)

The national flower

23.

Select the section of the anthem with the line: "Strengthen us the weak to cherish"

a)

The fifth line of the verse

b)

The fourth line of the second verse

c)

The last line of the first verse

d)

The third line of the second verse

24.

Rev. Huge Sherlock wrote which of the following for Jamaica?

a)

national pledge

b)

national anthem

c)

national song

d)

motto

25.

Which pair of national symbols is most often used in school?

a)

flag and national fruit

b)

national bird and national pledge

c)

national anthem and flag

d)

national flower and national anthem

26.

In which national symbol can we find a representation of our food, animals and people?

a)

motto

b)

anthem

c)

flag

d)

coat of arms

27.

The Jamaican Crocodile is called the _________ of the coat of arm

a)

the supporters

b)

the crest

c)

the shield

d)

the helmet

28.

What does the Blue Mahoe symbolize?

a)

National flower

b)

National Tree

c)

Just a Tree

29.

I am seen at different locations on your school compound. I have a lot of leaves what am I?

a)

Lignum Vitae

b)

Blue Mahoe

c)

Jamaica Flag

30.

Who is the Prime Minister of Jamaica?

a)

Hon. Peter Phillips

b)

Hon. Portia Simpson Miller

c)

Hon. Andrew Holness