Jamaican Black History Month Quiz!
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What is the name of the 19th century Afro-Jamaican religious belief system practised through dance in Jamaica?
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Dancehall
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Kumina
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Ska
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Rocksteady
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Did you know that Christopher Columbus is the one who claimed Jamaica for Spain? Jamaica is a beautiful island that has a sad yet happy history. The first Africans to arrive in Jamaica were servants for the Spanish settlers, they later fought to retain their freedom when the English later on. Test your Jamaican Black History month knowledge by taking See morethe test below.
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Kumina evolved strongest in the parish of St. Thomas.
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
Kumina evolved strongest in the parish of St. Thomas. This means that the Kumina tradition and practices have had the most significant impact and development in the parish of St. Thomas compared to other regions or parishes. It suggests that St. Thomas has a strong cultural connection to Kumina, and the tradition has thrived and flourished there.Rate this question:
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What did Christopher Columbus call Jamaica?
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Xamaica
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Santiago
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Xymaca
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A. SantiagoExplanation
Christopher Columbus called Jamaica "Santiago". This name was given by Columbus in honor of Saint James, who is known as Santiago in Spanish. Columbus named many places after saints during his explorations, and he chose to name Jamaica after Saint James.Rate this question:
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Merlene Ottey got Jamaica its first gold medal in a women's event in the Olympics.
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True
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False
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A. FalseExplanation
It was Deon Hemmings!Rate this question:
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Who covered Bob Marley's song 'I Shot the Sheriff' in 1974?
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The Blues Busters
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Paul McCartney
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Eric Clapton
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John Lennon
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A. Eric ClaptonExplanation
Eric Clapton covered Bob Marley's song 'I Shot the Sheriff' in 1974. Clapton's cover of the song became a huge hit and helped to popularize reggae music outside of Jamaica. His version showcased his blues-rock style while still staying true to the original reggae sound. Clapton's cover is often regarded as one of the best and most well-known versions of the song.Rate this question:
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Who was Jamaica's first Native Minister of Agriculture?
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Hon. Robert Lightbourne
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Hon. Isaac Barrant
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Hon. Alexander Bustamante
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A. Hon. Isaac BarrantExplanation
Barrant was also a trade unionist who was also the first native member of the House of Representatives for eastern St. Thomas.Rate this question:
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Name the town in Jamaica that was the first place to have electricity and a road worthy car.
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Mandeville
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Montego Bay
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Black River
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A. Black RiverExplanation
Black River is the correct answer because it was the first town in Jamaica to have electricity and a roadworthy car. This implies that Black River was ahead of Mandeville and Montego Bay in terms of technological advancements and infrastructure development.Rate this question:
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Lacovia was replaced by Black River as the parish capital of St. Elizabeth.
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
Lacovia being replaced by Black River as the parish capital of St. Elizabeth is a true statement. This means that at some point, Black River took over the role of being the capital of St. Elizabeth instead of Lacovia.Rate this question:
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Name the most recognised noisy symbol of the Maroons.
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Abeng
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Aboudi
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Aboude
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Accumpe
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A. AbengExplanation
The abeng is a cow's horn with the tip cut off. The Maroons used it, along with drums to send secret war time messages.Rate this question:
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Accompong is the name of a famous maroon village, so named after their one time leader. What is the name of Accompong's infamous brother?
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Nanny
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Accra
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Cudjoe
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Mantube
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A. CudjoeExplanation
Cudjoe is the infamous brother of Accompong. The question states that Accompong is the name of a famous maroon village, named after their one-time leader. The question implies that Accompong and Cudjoe are siblings, with Accompong being famous and Cudjoe being infamous. Therefore, Cudjoe is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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When did the Arawak Indians settle in Jamaica?
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7 A.D.
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70 A.D.
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700 A.D.
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900 A.D.
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A. 700 A.D.Explanation
There was a group of Amerindian people called the Arawaks. These people were quiet and involved themselves in fishing and agriculture. They gave the island the name "Xymaca" because of the woods and waters found thoughout the island. The word actually means "Land of wood and water". Jamaica has about one hundred and twenty rivers, and it is a hilly and in some areas a mountainous terrain.Rate this question:
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