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Port Royal was once known as the "wickedest city on Earth" before it was destroyed by ____ in 1692.

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1Bob Marley was born in Jamaica.
TrueCorrect answer
False
True or Falsejamaicamusicbob marleyfamous people
Bob Marley, the legendary reggae musician, was born in Nine Mile, Jamaica in 1945.
2Jamaica is the ____ largest island in the Caribbean.
second
thirdCorrect answer
fourth
fifth
Fill in Blankjamaicageographycaribbean
Jamaica is the third largest Caribbean island after Cuba and Hispaniola.
3Which music genres originated in Jamaica?
ReggaeCorrect answer
SkaCorrect answer
Samba
DancehallCorrect answer
Select All That Applyjamaicamusicculture
Reggae, Ska, and Dancehall all originated in Jamaica, while Samba is from Brazil.
4What is the capital city of Jamaica?
KingstonCorrect answer
Montego Bay
Ocho Rios
Port Antonio
Multiple Choicejamaicageographycapitals
Kingston is the capital and largest city of Jamaica, located on the southeastern coast of the island.
5Which language is the official language of Jamaica?
Spanish
EnglishCorrect answer
French
Portuguese
Multiple Choicejamaicalanguageculture
English is the official language of Jamaica, though Jamaican Patois is widely spoken.
6Which of these sports are popular in Jamaica?
CricketCorrect answer
Track and FieldCorrect answer
Ice Hockey
Football (Soccer)Correct answer
Select All That Applyjamaicasportsculture
Cricket, Track and Field, and Football are all popular in Jamaica, while Ice Hockey is not common in tropical countries.
7What is the national bird of Jamaica?
Hummingbird
Parrot
Doctor BirdCorrect answer
Flamingo
Multiple Choicejamaicanatureanimalsnational symbols
The Doctor Bird (Red-billed Streamertail hummingbird) is Jamaica's national bird and appears on the Jamaican coat of arms.
8The Jamaican national motto is "Out of Many, ____".
One PeopleCorrect answer
One Nation
United We Stand
One Love
Fill in Blankjamaicaculturenational symbolsmotto
Jamaica's national motto is "Out of Many, One People," reflecting its diverse cultural heritage.
9Jamaica gained independence from which country in 1962?
Spain
United States
United KingdomCorrect answer
France
Multiple Choicejamaicahistoryindependence
Jamaica gained independence from the United Kingdom on August 6, 1962.
10Jamaica is located in the Atlantic Ocean.
True
FalseCorrect answer
True or Falsejamaicageographyoceans
Jamaica is located in the Caribbean Sea, which is part of the Atlantic Ocean basin, but it's more accurate to say Caribbean Sea.
11What currency is used in Jamaica?
US Dollar
Jamaican DollarCorrect answer
Eastern Caribbean Dollar
Peso
Multiple Choicejamaicaeconomycurrency
The Jamaican Dollar (JMD) is the official currency of Jamaica.
12Which of these are parishes in Jamaica?
PortlandCorrect answer
ManchesterCorrect answer
Liverpool
WestmorelandCorrect answer
Select All That Applyjamaicageographyadministrative divisions
Portland, Manchester, and Westmoreland are Jamaican parishes, while Liverpool is a city in England.
13Which of these natural attractions can be found in Jamaica?
Dunn's River FallsCorrect answer
Blue LagoonCorrect answer
Niagara Falls
Seven Mile BeachCorrect answer
Select All That Applyjamaicatourismnaturegeography
Dunn's River Falls, Blue Lagoon, and Seven Mile Beach (in Negril) are all in Jamaica, while Niagara Falls is in North America.
14The Blue Mountains in Jamaica are famous for producing ____.
coffeeCorrect answer
tea
cocoa
sugar
Fill in Blankjamaicaagricultureblue mountainsproducts
The Blue Mountains are renowned for producing some of the world's finest and most expensive coffee.
15Usain Bolt, the world's fastest man, is from ____.
JamaicaCorrect answer
Trinidad
Barbados
Cuba
Fill in Blankjamaicasportsfamous people
Usain Bolt, multiple Olympic gold medalist and world record holder, was born in Sherwood Content, Jamaica.
16Rastafarianism originated in Jamaica during the 1930s.
TrueCorrect answer
False
True or Falsejamaicareligionculturehistory
Rastafarianism emerged in Jamaica in the 1930s as a religious and social movement.
17The Maroons in Jamaica were communities of ____ who escaped slavery.
AfricansCorrect answer
Indigenous peoples
Europeans
Indians
Fill in Blankjamaicahistorymaroonsslavery
The Maroons were escaped African slaves who formed independent communities in the mountains of Jamaica.
18Jamaica has never produced a Winter Olympics athlete.
True
FalseCorrect answer
True or Falsejamaicasportsolympicsbobsled
Jamaica famously competed in bobsled at the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary, inspiring the film "Cool Runnings."
19Which of these Jamaican foods are made with plantains?
Bammy
Fried plantainCorrect answer
Festival
Boiled green bananaCorrect answer
Select All That Applyjamaicafoodcuisine
Fried plantain and boiled green banana (plantains) are made with plantains, while Bammy is made from cassava and Festival from cornmeal.
20Reggae music was added to UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage in ____.
2018Correct answer
2015
2020
2010
Fill in Blankjamaicamusicreggaeunescoculture
UNESCO added reggae music to its Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2018.
21In 1834, slavery was officially abolished in Jamaica.
TrueCorrect answer
False
True or Falsejamaicahistoryslaveryabolition
Slavery was abolished throughout the British Empire, including Jamaica, on August 1, 1834.
22In 1494, which explorer first landed in Jamaica?
Christopher ColumbusCorrect answer
Amerigo Vespucci
Ferdinand Magellan
Vasco da Gama
Multiple Choicejamaicahistoryexplorationcolumbus
Christopher Columbus landed in Jamaica on May 5, 1494, during his second voyage to the New World.
23Christopher Columbus landed in Jamaica in 1494.
TrueCorrect answer
False
True or Falsejamaicahistorycolumbusexploration
Christopher Columbus first arrived in Jamaica on May 5, 1494, during his second voyage to the Americas.
24What color is NOT on the Jamaican flag?
Green
Yellow
Black
RedCorrect answer
Multiple Choicejamaicanational symbolsflags
The Jamaican flag consists of gold (yellow), black, and green. Red is not present.
25Jamaica is the birthplace of jerk cooking.
TrueCorrect answer
False
True or Falsejamaicafoodculture
Jerk cooking is a traditional Jamaican method of seasoning and grilling meat that originated with the indigenous Taíno people and African slaves.
26Which country lies closest to Jamaica?
Haiti
CubaCorrect answer
Dominican Republic
Puerto Rico
Multiple Choicejamaicageographycaribbean
Cuba is the closest country to Jamaica, located about 145 km (90 miles) to the north.
27Which of these universities are located in Jamaica?
University of the West IndiesCorrect answer
University of TechnologyCorrect answer
Oxford University
Northern Caribbean UniversityCorrect answer
Select All That Applyjamaicaeducationuniversities
The University of the West Indies, University of Technology, and Northern Caribbean University are all in Jamaica, while Oxford is in England.
28In 1944, Jamaica introduced universal adult suffrage.
TrueCorrect answer
False
True or Falsejamaicahistorypoliticsvoting rights
In 1944, Jamaica granted universal adult suffrage, allowing all adults to vote regardless of property ownership.
29The highest point in Jamaica is ____ Peak.
Blue MountainCorrect answer
Red Hills
Green Mountain
Silver Peak
Fill in Blankjamaicageographymountains
Blue Mountain Peak is the highest point in Jamaica at 2,256 meters (7,402 feet) above sea level.
30How many Olympic gold medals did Usain Bolt win?
6
8Correct answer
9
11
Multiple Choicejamaicasportsusain boltolympics
Usain Bolt won 8 Olympic gold medals across three Olympic Games (2008, 2012, 2016).
31In 1655, Jamaica was captured by the British from ____.
SpainCorrect answer
France
Portugal
the Netherlands
Fill in Blankjamaicahistorycolonizationuk
In 1655, British forces captured Jamaica from Spanish control, beginning over 300 years of British rule.
32In 1981, which legendary Jamaican musician died of cancer?
Peter Tosh
Bob MarleyCorrect answer
Jimmy Cliff
Burning Spear
Multiple Choicejamaicahistorymusicbob marley
Bob Marley died on May 11, 1981, in Miami, Florida, from cancer at age 36.
33Port Royal was once known as the "wickedest city on Earth" before it was destroyed by ____ in 1692.
an earthquakeCorrect answer
a hurricane
a fire
a tsunami
Fill in Blankjamaicahistoryport royaldisasters
Port Royal was devastated by a massive earthquake in 1692 that caused much of the city to sink into the sea.
34In 1938, which of these events occurred in Jamaica?
Labor riotsCorrect answer
Formation of political partiesCorrect answer
Independence achieved
Hurricane devastation
Select All That Applyjamaicahistorylaborpolitics1938
The 1938 labor riots led to the formation of major political parties and trade unions, but independence came later in 1962.
35In what year did Jamaica gain independence from Britain?
1958
1960
1962Correct answer
1964
Multiple Choicejamaicahistoryindependenceuk
Jamaica gained independence from Britain on August 6, 1962.
36In 1692, a massive earthquake destroyed which Jamaican city?
Kingston
Port RoyalCorrect answer
Spanish Town
Montego Bay
Multiple Choicejamaicahistorydisastersport royal
The 1692 earthquake destroyed Port Royal, causing two-thirds of the city to sink into the Caribbean Sea.
37In 2008, which of these world records did Usain Bolt set at the Beijing Olympics?
100mCorrect answer
200mCorrect answer
400m
4x100m relayCorrect answer
Select All That Applyjamaicahistorysportsusain boltolympics
In 2008, Bolt set world records in the 100m, 200m, and 4x100m relay, but not the 400m.
38In 1958, Jamaica joined the West Indies Federation.
TrueCorrect answer
False
True or Falsejamaicahistorywest indies federationpolitics
Jamaica joined the West Indies Federation in 1958 but withdrew after a referendum in 1961, before gaining independence.
39In 1865, the ____ Rebellion was a significant uprising in Jamaica.
Morant BayCorrect answer
Port Royal
Kingston
Spanish Town
Fill in Blankjamaicahistoryrebellioncolonialism
The Morant Bay Rebellion of 1865 was led by Paul Bogle and was a major protest against injustice and poverty.
40In 1907, a devastating earthquake struck which Jamaican city?
Montego Bay
KingstonCorrect answer
Spanish Town
Port Antonio
Multiple Choicejamaicahistorydisasterskingstonearthquake
The 1907 earthquake struck Kingston on January 14, killing over 1,000 people and destroying much of the city.
41In which year did the famous Jamaican bobsled team compete at the Winter Olympics?
1984
1986
1988Correct answer
1990
Multiple Choicejamaicahistorysportsolympicsbobsled
The Jamaican bobsled team made their historic debut at the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary, Canada.
42In 1962, Jamaica's first Prime Minister was ____.
Alexander BustamanteCorrect answer
Norman Manley
Michael Manley
Edward Seaga
Fill in Blankjamaicahistorypoliticsindependenceprime ministers
Alexander Bustamante became Jamaica's first Prime Minister when the country gained independence on August 6, 1962.
43In 1739-1740, the British signed peace treaties with the ____ communities in Jamaica.
MaroonCorrect answer
Taíno
Spanish
French
Fill in Blankjamaicahistorymaroonstreaties
The British signed peace treaties with the Maroons in 1739-1740, recognizing their autonomy in exchange for stopping raids.
44Which indigenous people inhabited Jamaica before European colonization?
Aztecs
TaínoCorrect answer
Maya
Inca
Multiple Choicejamaicahistoryindigenous peoples
The Taíno (also called Arawak) were the indigenous people living in Jamaica when Columbus arrived in 1494.
45In 1966, Ethiopian Emperor ____ visited Jamaica, a significant event for Rastafarians.
Haile SelassieCorrect answer
Menelik II
Tewodros II
Zera Yacob
Fill in Blankjamaicahistoryrastafariethiopia
Emperor Haile Selassie I visited Jamaica in April 1966, which was extremely significant for the Rastafarian movement.
46In 1872, Kingston became the capital of Jamaica, replacing ____.
Spanish TownCorrect answer
Port Royal
Montego Bay
Ocho Rios
Fill in Blankjamaicahistorycapitalskingston
Kingston replaced Spanish Town as the capital of Jamaica in 1872 due to its superior harbor and commercial importance.
47In which year did the Morant Bay Rebellion occur?
1831
1865Correct answer
1898
1902
Multiple Choicejamaicahistoryrebellionmorant bay
The Morant Bay Rebellion occurred in October 1865, led by Paul Bogle and George William Gordon.
48In 1938, Norman Manley founded the People's National Party (PNP).
TrueCorrect answer
False
True or Falsejamaicahistorypoliticspnp
Norman Manley founded the PNP in 1938, which became one of Jamaica's two major political parties.
49What is the national dish of Jamaica?
Jerk chicken
Ackee and saltfishCorrect answer
Curry goat
Oxtail
Multiple Choicejamaicafoodculture
Ackee and saltfish is Jamaica's national dish, though jerk chicken is also very popular.
50In 2007, the Cricket World Cup was hosted in the Caribbean, including matches in Jamaica.
TrueCorrect answer
False
True or Falsejamaicahistorysportscricketworld cup
The 2007 Cricket World Cup was co-hosted by several Caribbean nations, with Jamaica hosting matches at Sabina Park.
51In 1988, Hurricane Gilbert caused massive destruction across Jamaica.
TrueCorrect answer
False
True or Falsejamaicahistorydisastershurricane gilbert
Hurricane Gilbert struck Jamaica on September 12, 1988, as a Category 3 hurricane, causing widespread devastation.
52In 1760, which rebellion took place in Jamaica?
Tacky's RebellionCorrect answer
Christmas Rebellion
Morant Bay Rebellion
Baptist War
Multiple Choicejamaicahistoryrebellionslaverytacky
Tacky's Rebellion (also called Tacky's War) occurred in 1760, while the others happened in 1831-1832 and 1865.
53In which year did Paul Bogle lead the Morant Bay Rebellion?
1831
1845
1865Correct answer
1884
Multiple Choicejamaicahistorypaul boglerebellion
Paul Bogle led the Morant Bay Rebellion in 1865, protesting injustice and poverty in post-emancipation Jamaica.
54In 1517, the first African slaves were brought to Jamaica by the Spanish.
TrueCorrect answer
False
True or Falsejamaicahistoryslaveryspanish colonization
The Spanish began bringing African slaves to Jamaica around 1517 to work on plantations after the indigenous population declined.
55In 1962, Jamaica adopted the national motto "Out of Many, ____".
One PeopleCorrect answer
One Nation
One Love
United We Stand
Fill in Blankjamaicahistoryindependencenational symbolsmotto
Jamaica adopted "Out of Many, One People" as its national motto upon independence in 1962. It reflects multicultural heritage.
56In which decade did Bob Marley release the album "Exodus"?
1960s
1970sCorrect answer
1980s
1990s
Multiple Choicejamaicahistorymusicbob marleyreggae
Bob Marley released "Exodus" in 1977, one of his most acclaimed albums.
57In 1509, the Spanish established their first settlement in Jamaica called ____.
Sevilla la NuevaCorrect answer
Spanish Town
Port Royal
Kingston
Fill in Blankjamaicahistoryspanish colonizationsettlements
The Spanish established Sevilla la Nueva (New Seville) in 1509 as their first settlement in Jamaica.
58In 1831-1832, the ____ Rebellion was one of the largest slave revolts in Jamaica.
Baptist WarCorrect answer
Tacky's
Morant Bay
Spanish Town
Fill in Blankjamaicahistoryslaveryrebellionbaptist war
The Baptist War (also called the Christmas Rebellion) of 1831-1832 was led by Samuel Sharpe and involved up to 60,000 slaves.
59In 1943, Alexander Bustamante founded the ____ Labour Party.
JamaicaCorrect answer
People's
National
Workers'
Fill in Blankjamaicahistorypoliticsjlpbustamante
Alexander Bustamante founded the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) in 1943, which remains one of Jamaica's two major parties.

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