Jamaica Quiz Part 2: Reggae, Blue Mountains, and Jerk Chicken

How well do you know Jamaica? Part 2

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

• 1. What is "patois"?

  • (A) A traditional Jamaican dish
  • (B) An English-based creole language
  • (C) A style of music
  • (D) A type of clothing

• 2. Who is Marcus Garvey?

  • (A) A famous Jamaican musician
  • (B) A political activist, publisher, and orator
  • (C) A celebrated athlete
  • (D) The first prime minister of Jamaica

• 3. What is the name of the mountain range that runs through Jamaica?

  • (A) Blue Mountains
  • (B) Andes Mountains
  • (C) Rocky Mountains
  • (D) Appalachian Mountains

• 4. What is a "sound system" in Jamaican culture?

  • (A) A home stereo system
  • (B) A group of DJs, engineers and MCs playing music
  • (C) A type of musical instrument
  • (D) A recording studio

• 5. What is a common characteristic of Jamaican communication style?

  • (A) Quiet and reserved
  • (B) Expressive and direct
  • (C) Indirect and polite
  • (D) Formal and rigid

• 6. What is "jerk"?

  • (A) A style of cooking
  • (B) A type of dance
  • (C) A musical genre
  • (D) A traditional garment

• 7. Who is Bob Marley?

  • (A) A famous Jamaican politician
  • (B) A famous Jamaican singer, musician, and songwriter
  • (C) A celebrated Jamaican athlete
  • (D) A renowned Jamaican scientist

• 8. What is a major environmental concern for Jamaica?

  • (A) Desertification
  • (B) Coastal erosion
  • (C) Air pollution
  • (D) Melting glaciers

• 9. What is the name of the famous beach in Negril known for its sunsets?

  • (A) Seven Mile Beach
  • (B) Doctor's Cave Beach
  • (C) Frenchman's Cove
  • (D) Treasure Beach

• 10. What is a "round-robin"?

  • (A) A type of bird
  • (B) A type of informal savings club
  • (C) A children's game
  • (D) A political rally