Jamaica Quiz
The Jamaica quiz is designed to assess a basic understanding of the history, geography, and important aspects of the island country. The quiz is intended for visitors becoming acquainted with the island before arrival and persons interested in testing their knowledge of basic Jamaican facts.
- 1.
Jamaica is the third largest island in the Caribbean measuring 4,411 square miles. The island is slightly smaller than what state in the U.S.?
- A.
Maryland
- B.
Connecticut
- C.
Rhode Island
- D.
Delaware
Correct Answer
B. Connecticut -
- 2.
Jamaica is located 90 miles south of which Caribbean country?
- A.
Puerto Rico
- B.
Bahamas
- C.
Cuba
- D.
Haiti
Correct Answer
C. Cuba -
- 3.
Jamaica was discovered in 1492 by which Spanish explorer?
- A.
Ponce de Leon
- B.
Hernando De Soto
- C.
Ferdinand Magellan
- D.
Christopher Columbus
Correct Answer
D. Christopher Columbus -
- 4.
The capital of Jamaica is which city?
- A.
Montego Bay
- B.
Kingston
- C.
Port Antonio
- D.
Mandeville
Correct Answer
B. Kingston -
- 5.
The Jamaican flag consists of which three colors?
Correct Answer
Black, Green, Gold - 6.
The original Indian inhabitants of Jamaica were exterminated by the Spanish. The name of the original Indian inhabitants is which of the following?
- A.
Borinquens
- B.
Arawaks
- C.
Lucayans
- D.
Tainos
Correct Answer
B. Arawaks -
- 7.
The lush island of Jamaica features a mountain range which peaks at 7,402 feet. The name of the mountain range is which of the following?
- A.
Cromwell Mountains
- B.
Dunns River Mountains
- C.
Blue Mountains
- D.
High Peak Mountains
Correct Answer
C. Blue Mountains -
- 8.
The head of government is elected by the Jamaican people and is called which of the following?
- A.
Governor General
- B.
President
- C.
Prime Minister
- D.
Chief Minister
Correct Answer
C. Prime Minister -
- 9.
Major agricultural crops grown in Jamaica include which of the following?
- A.
Sugar
- B.
Soybeans
- C.
Coffee
- D.
Wheat
Correct Answer(s)
A. Sugar
C. Coffee -
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