8/01/2010

Jamaican Trivia

Now that you have learned about some Jamaican holidays, let’s see what you know about this island country. The answers are in the comments below.

1. What is the capital of Jamaica? Kingston
2. When was slavery abolished in Jamaica?
3. When did Jamaica gain independence? 
4. What were the native Jamaicans called?
5. In the Rastafarian movement, which African leader is worshiped?
6. In what winter Olympic event did Jamaica first compete in 1988? 
7. What was the movie about this called?
8. Name some music genres that originated in Jamica. 

1 comment:

Adam Yerman said...

Answers: 1. Kingston, 2. August 1st, 1834, 3. August 6th, 1962, 4. the Tainos, 5. Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia, Emperor of Ethiopia (1930–1936 and 1941–1974), 6. Bobsledding, 7. Cool Runnings, 8. reggae, ska, mento, rocksteady, dub, dancehall, ragga