Jamaica, by Category Trivia Quiz

Answer: the doctor bird

The doctor bird is also known as the swallow tail hummingbird. In addition to its beautiful feathers, the mature male has two long tails that streams behind him while in flight. The doctor bird was thought by the Arawaks to have magical powers. According to one Jamaican folk song, "Doctor bud a cunny bud, hard bud fe dead".

This can be translated to mean that the doctor bird is a smart or clever bird that cannot be easily killed.

Answer: Kingston

Kingston is the capital and largest city of Jamaica. It lies on the southeastern coast of the island. It is home to the Norman Manley International Airport. In July 1692 the survivors of the Port Royal earthquake founded Kingston as a place of refuge. The town grew after Port Royal was further destroyed by a fire.

Answer: Madge Sinclair

Madge Sinclair's first film appearance was in 'Conrack' in 1974. In 1977 she performed as Bell Reynolds in 'Roots' and was nominated for an Emmy Award for her performance. Madge performed in a number of the 'Star Trek' sequels and was the first female to appear as a star ship captain in any 'Star Trek' series or movie.

She also performed in 'Coming to America' and 'The Lion King' as well as in many other films. She died in 1995.

Answer: Lisa Hanna

In 1993, Lisa Hanna became the third Jamaican to cop the coveted Miss World title. Carole Crawford won in 1963 and Cindy Breakspeare in 1976. Portia Simpson Miller is the Prime Minister of Jamaica but I've never heard of her being a 'candidate' for beauty pageants. In 2007 Lisa, a member of the People's National Party, contested and won the seat for St, Ann Southeast.

She then served as Opposition spokesman on Information, Youth and Culture until she was appointed Minister of Youth and Culture after her party won at the polls in December 2011. Lisa is one of the youngest women to be elected to Parliament in Jamaica.

Answer: Caribbean Sea

Jamaica is an island in the Caribbean Sea. It is in the hurricane belt of the Atlantic Ocean and is therefore prone to damage from storms. The seventh largest natural harbour in the world is the Kingston Harbour in Jamaica.

Answer: blue

The colours of the Jamaican national flag are black, green and yellow. Black represents the strength and creativity of the people which allowed them to overcome difficulties, yellow represents the golden sunshine and green represents the island's lush vegetation.

Answer: Blue Mountains

The Blue Mountains extend throughout the parishes of Portland, St Mary, St Thomas and St Andrew. The north and south coasts of the island can be viewed from its peak. If the day is clear the outline of the island of Cuba can be seen also. Jamaica's Blue Mountain coffee is internationally acclaimed.

Answer: the Arawaks and the Tainos

The Arawaks and the Tainos were indigenous people of the island. They originated in South America and came to Jamaica between 4000 and 1000 BC and made their settlements. There were more than 200 villages on the island which were ruled by village chiefs known as caciques by the time Columbus arrived in 1494.

Answer: jerking

The jerking technique is widely used in Jamaica. Jerk stands and jerk centres are a common sight along the streets. Chicken and pork are the meats commonly used for jerking although other meats such as fish are now being prepared as jerk. Jerk is sold with hard dough bread, Johnny cakes, bammies or festivals.

Answer: Bronze David

Edna Manley was born in England. Her father was English and her mother Jamaican. She attended several art schools in England and produced many pieces of sculpture. After marrying Norman Manley she moved to Jamaica and continued her sculpting using mostly native woods. Negro Aroused, Listener, Market Women, Prophet, and Pocomania are just a few of her pieces. Between 1927 and 1980 many of her pieces were often exhibited in England. Bronze David was sculpted by Donatello in the 1440s.

It is listed as one of the world's greatest sculptures.

Answer: Louise Bennett-Coverly

Louise Bennett-Coverly was a Jamaican who wore many caps. Not only was she a poetess but she excelled as a folklorist, writer and educator. She wrote and performed her poems in the Jamaican Creole and played a pivotal role in literary recognition being given to Jamaican dialect as a language in its own right.

She received celebrity status in Canada and the United Kingdom as well as in her homeland. In 1974, she was awarded Order of Jamaica. She was also appointed Cultural Ambassador at Large for Jamaica.

She received other national awards as well as Honorary Doctorate of Letters from universities at home and in Canada. This Jamaican icon died in July 2006 at 86 years of age.

Answer: Cool Runnings

The film 'Cool Runnings' is an American film about a top sprinter who did not qualify at the Olympic Trial. He tried to get a Jamaican bob sledding team together as a means of entering the Olympics. Despite the different challenges they eventually gained respect as a bobsledding team.

Answer: mental slavery

Robert (Nesta) Marley, affectionately called 'Bob' is one of the icons of the Jamaican music scene. He gained international fame as a reggae singer, song writer and guitarist. Many of his songs reflected his support for Africans in their struggles. 'Redemption Song' was a part of his final studio album which was released in 1980.

Answer: He was arrested and charged with rape.

Marcus Mosiah Garvey was born on August 17, 1887. He was a powerful political leader. He also worked as an entrepreneur, an orator, a publisher and a journalist. Garvey's philosophy was influenced to a great extent by men such as Booker T. Washington and Martin Delany who were great African American leaders. Garvey is hailed as a religious prophet by Rastafarians.

Answer: Rastafari

Rastafari (Rastafarianism) began in Jamaica in the 1930s. It is an Abrahamic religion. Rastafari worship Haile Selassie as God (Jah or Jah Rastafari). They believe some portions of the Bible but believe that others are corrupted. Rastafari believe in the spiritual use of cannabis.

They reject materialism, oppression and any sensual pleasures. These are regarded as Babylon. Rastafari believe in growing their hair (dreadlocks) to represent a lion's mane. They quote Leviticus 21:5 as reason for doing so. Pork and shellfish are not a part of the Rastafari diet.

They believe in eating a diet that is ital vegetarian. Alcohol is also shunned by Rastafari as they deem it unhealthy.

Answer: cow

The Jamaican Hope is a breed of dairy cattle. In 1910, the breeding began in the hope of developing cows that could adjust to the climatic conditions in Jamaica. The Jamaica Hope has a high resistance to ticks and diseases that are transmitted by ticks. They can tolerate high temperatures and can produce much milk even if the pastures are poor.

Answer: Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce

Fraser-Pryce has been dubbed 'the pocket rocket'. She is the first female to win gold in the 100, 200 and 4x100m in one world championship. She is also the third female to win two consecutive 100m events at the Olympics.

Answer: Oliver Samuels

Oliver Samuels has been dubbed 'the Jamaican King of Comedy'. In some countries he is known as Jamaica's Bill Cosby. He became famous in the television series 'Oliver at Large' which was aired by Jamaica Broadcasting Corporation. He has performed in several plays as well as in the 1993 and 1996 episodes of 'Chef'.

Answer: Yes

In the video game, Pokemon must be caught and battled with. Players can catch wild Pokemon by weakening them and using Pokeballs. They can also gain experience for their Pokemon by defeating the wild Pokemon in battle. There are certain Pokemon that can become more powerful when their levels are raised or when certain items are used.

Answer: the Jamaican dollar

Interestingly, copper Spanish coins called maravedies were the first units of currency to be used in Jamaica. In 1825 British coinage was introduced into the island. Since 1969 the Jamaican dollar has been used. Banknotes were introduced in the 1970s.