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  Grenada: Isle of Spice   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Grenada (pronounced gra-NAY'-da) is a tiny Caribbean island with big personality and fascinating geography ranging from beaches to tropical rain forests with a volcano or two thrown in for good measure. Let's explore...
Average, 10 Qns, darrellcdow, Oct 22 11
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  The Island of Spice    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The Caribbean is full of diverse cultures and people. While there are a lot of similarities, let's learn something about the differences in one of my favorite islands in the Caribbean. This quiz is about the Island of Spice--Grenada.
Average, 10 Qns, chrissie25, Jul 11 22
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Jul 11 22
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  Grenada Facts    
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All that I knew about Grenada before doing this quiz was that Ronald Regan went against the wishes of Margaret Thatcher in the 1980's and invaded Grenada, to get rid of its communist leaders. How well do you know Grenada?
Average, 10 Qns, Pariah, Apr 27 23
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Pariah
Apr 27 23
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Grenada Trivia Questions
1. Grenada is an island located between the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea. Its nearest neighbor to the north is Barbados, and to the south is Trinidad and Tobago. Who discovered the island in 1498?

From Quiz The Island of Spice

Answer: Christopher Columbus

When Columbus landed in 1498, the island was inhabited by local Indians, referred to as Caribs and Arawaks. Columbus called the island Concepcion Island.

2. Known as the Isle of Spice, Grenada's main export is this pungent product which is a familiar addition to popular Christmas dishes. It's also featured on the Grenadian flag.

From Quiz Grenada: Isle of Spice

Answer: nutmeg

Strangely enough, nutmeg is also a mild hallucinogen if used in concentrated quantities. Be careful with that eggnog!

3. Like most of the Caribbean, Grenada has a volcanic history. What is the undersea volcano in the waters of Grenada called?

From Quiz The Island of Spice

Answer: Kick-'em-Jenny

Kick-'em-Jenny is 1,300 m (4,265 ft) above the sea floor in the north of Grenada, just a few miles off the sister island of Carriacou. On July 23-24, 1939, a major eruption occurred, spawning small tsunamis which reached Grenada and the Grenadine islands. Another eruption happened in 2001, although very little damage was reported. Although the volcano is relatively stable, who knows what is really going on down there?

4. A 13-acre crater lake which has formed over a dormant volcano is a popular attraction for visitors to the island. Its name simply means "Great Lake" in the original French. What is the name of this lake?

From Quiz Grenada: Isle of Spice

Answer: Grand Etang

According to local guides, nobody has ever been able to find the bottom of this crater lake by using sonar. For all intents and purposes it is a "bottomless lake." Anybody up for a swim?

5. What is the capital city of Grenada?

From Quiz Grenada Facts

Answer: St. George's

Roseau is the capital of Dominica, San Salvador is the capital of El Salvador, and Santo Domingo is the capital of the Dominican Republic.

6. Originally named Fort Royal by the French and then later renamed Fort Rupert, this structure overlooking Grenada's capital city now also shares the name of the city. What is the name of this structure?

From Quiz Grenada: Isle of Spice

Answer: Fort George

To this day you can still see the bullet holes in the walls of Fort George from the execution of Prime Minister Maurice Bishop in 1983 and from the ensuing violence when the soldiers began shooting into the protesting crowd. Any reports of dragons being slain there have not been confirmed.

7. Grenada's official name is?

From Quiz Grenada Facts

Answer: Grenada

Grenada has no conventional long form, and consequently is known simply as Grenada in all matters.

8. Legend has it that the Caribs, the original residents of Grenada, were tired of fighting with the French and threw themselves over a cliff and into the sea rather than surrender their way of life. What was the cliff called?

From Quiz The Island of Spice

Answer: Leapers Hill

Leapers Hill is located on the northern coast at the Town of Sauteurs. It has become a cemetery and sightseeing place. It also boasted a historic Catholic church that was unfortunately destroyed in 2004 by Hurricane Ivan. While the church has been rebuilt, much of the historic bricks etc., were lost.

9. As with most tropical climates there are only two seasons in Grenada. What are they?

From Quiz Grenada: Isle of Spice

Answer: rainy season and dry season

During the six months of the rainy season, the center of the island will receive some rain fall almost every day. It's an honest-to-goodness rain forest.

10. Grenada is the last island in this Caribbean island chain. Don't be fooled by the name; the weather is usually pretty calm.

From Quiz Grenada: Isle of Spice

Answer: The Windward Islands

The Windward Islands end just north of the equator. You can almost imagine you see the coast of Venezuela from Grenada's south beaches.

11. What is the name of the monetary unit used in Grenada?

From Quiz Grenada Facts

Answer: East Caribbean Dollar

The Quetzal is the monetary unit used in Guatemala, the Gourde is used in Haiti, and the Lempira is used in Honduras.

12. Over the years, Grenada has been owned by the French, the Spanish, and the British. Now that it is an independent nation what do you think the official national language might be?

From Quiz Grenada: Isle of Spice

Answer: English

The official language is English although some people do speak a French-African patois as well. Whatever you do, don't tell the locals they sound Jamaican. They'll correct you in a hurry.

13. In 1783, Grenada was permanently ceded to the British. To take advantage of the rich, fertile soils and weather conditions, thousands of slaves were imported to work in the fields. What was the native crop that they were responsible for planting?

From Quiz The Island of Spice

Answer: Sugar Cane

Most of the slaves came from Africa. Later on, indentured servants came from China and other countries, giving the current population a rather rich heritage.

14. Grenada is divided into parishes, each bearing the name of a saint. How many parishes are squeezed into this little nation?

From Quiz Grenada: Isle of Spice

Answer: Six

Of the six parishes, four are named for the patron saints of Ireland (St. Patrick), Scotland (St. Andrew), England (St. George), and Wales (St. David). The other two are named for St. John and St. Mark - writers of two of the New Testament gospels.

15. In 2002, what was Grenada's total population?

From Quiz Grenada Facts

Answer: 103,961

The projected population for Grenada for 2020 is 150,000, and for 2040 it is 200,000.

16. "Ever Conscious of God We Aspire, Build and Advance as One People". What do these words refer to in Grenada?

From Quiz The Island of Spice

Answer: National Motto

It's the national motto of the island. Grenada is made up of three main islands: Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique.

17. Although the central volcano of the island of Grenada is dormant, there's an active underwater volcano just a few miles to the north that keeps everyone on their toes. What is its rather unusual name?

From Quiz Grenada: Isle of Spice

Answer: Kick-'em-Jenny

This colorfully named seamount erupted in 2001 and shook things up a bit on the island. Local boat traffic generally makes a wide detour around the rough waters directly over the volcano.

18. What does this text excerpt represent in Grenada? "Hail Grenada, Land of ours We pledge ourselves to thee Heads, hearts and hands in unity To reach our destiny..."

From Quiz The Island of Spice

Answer: The National Anthem

The National Anthem of Grenada was established in 1974. The full anthem: "Hail Grenada, Land of ours We pledge ourselves to thee Heads, hearts and hands in unity To reach our destiny Ever conscious of God Being proud of our heritage May we with faith and courage Aspire, build, advance As one people, one family God bless our nation."

19. One great thing about an island is that the ocean is in every direction. How many beaches are there to choose from?

From Quiz Grenada: Isle of Spice

Answer: 45

Grenada is home to both black sand and white sand beaches with water so blue and clear that coral formations can be spotted from the air as you fly overhead.

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