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Quiz: Jamaica

  1. What was the capital?

    • Kingston
    • Oslo
    • Bamako
    • Accra
    Answer

    Kingston — Capital: Kingston.

  2. When was Jamaica founded?

    • 6 August 1962, independence from Britain
    • 21 September 1964, independence from Britain
    • 17 April 1946, independence from France
    • 3 November 1903, separation from Colombia
    Answer

    6 August 1962, independence from Britain — Founded: 6 August 1962, independence from Britain.

  3. What form of government does Jamaica have?

    • Parliamentary constitutional monarchy
    • Federal parliamentary republic with a rotating three member presidency
    • Self governing under a constitution of 1960, revised 1967; elected governor and legislature (Fono)
    • Presidential republic, closely tied to Russia
    Answer

    Parliamentary constitutional monarchy — Government: Parliamentary constitutional monarchy.

  4. True or false: Jamaica is a Caribbean island country, the birthplace of reggae and the Rastafari movement.

    • True
    • False
    Answer

    True — True. Jamaica is a Caribbean island country, the birthplace of reggae and the Rastafari movement.