Grenada Quiz Part 2: The Spice Isle, Underwater Sculptures, and 'Oil Down'

How well do you know Grenada? Part 2

Test your knowledge of Grenada with these 10 new questions. Choose the best answer for each question and see your score at the end!

• 1. Why is Grenada known as the "Spice Isle"?

  • (A) Because of its spicy cuisine.
  • (B) For its production of spices like nutmeg and mace.
  • (C) It's a reference to a local legend.
  • (D) The shape of the island resembles a spice.

• 2. What is "Oil Down," the national dish of Grenada?

  • (A) A type of fried fish.
  • (B) A one-pot stew of breadfruit, coconut milk, meat or fish, and spices.
  • (C) A sweet coconut pastry.
  • (D) A spicy fruit drink.

• 3. What is the currency of Grenada?

  • (A) Grenadian Dollar
  • (B) US Dollar
  • (C) Eastern Caribbean Dollar
  • (D) Euro

• 4. Which of these is a famous beach in Grenada?

  • (A) Grand Anse Beach
  • (B) Seven Mile Beach
  • (C) Horseshoe Bay
  • (D) Eagle Beach

• 5. What is the name of Grenada's annual carnival celebration?

  • (A) Crop Over
  • (B) Vincy Mas
  • (C) Spicemas
  • (D) Junkanoo

• 6. What is a major part of Grenada's economy?

  • (A) Manufacturing
  • (B) Tourism and agriculture (spices).
  • (C) Oil production
  • (D) Financial services

• 7. In 1983, which country led a military invasion of Grenada?

  • (A) United Kingdom
  • (B) France
  • (C) United States
  • (D) Canada

• 8. What unique underwater attraction can be found off the coast of Grenada?

  • (A) An ancient shipwreck
  • (B) The Molinere Underwater Sculpture Park
  • (C) A submerged volcano
  • (D) A coral castle

• 9. What is a popular local drink made from sorrel?

  • (A) Rum Punch
  • (B) Sorrel Drink
  • (C) Mauby
  • (D) Ginger Beer

• 10. What is the national bird of Grenada?

  • (A) The Grenada Dove
  • (B) The Hummingbird
  • (C) The Pelican
  • (D) The Frigatebird