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Who is known as the first national hero of Jamaica?

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Marcus Garvey

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True or False: Nanny of the Maroons is one of Jamaica’s national heroes.

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True

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Fill in the blank: __________ is celebrated for his role in the fight for the rights of workers in Jamaica.

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Sam Sharpe

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Which national hero led the Baptist War in 1831?

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Sam Sharpe

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Who was the leader of the Maroons and is recognized for her leadership in the resistance against British colonial rule?

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Nanny of the Maroons

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What year was Marcus Garvey born?

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1887

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Multiple Choice: Which national hero is associated with the establishment of the Universal Negro Improvement Association? A) Nanny of the Maroons B) Marcus Garvey C) Paul Bogle

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B) Marcus Garvey

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Who was Paul Bogle?

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A national hero known for leading the Morant Bay Rebellion.

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True or False: The Morant Bay Rebellion took place in 1865.

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False

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Fill in the blank: __________ is recognized for his contributions to education and the establishment of the National School System in Jamaica.

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Norman Manley

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What is the significance of the year 1969 in relation to Jamaica’s national heroes?

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It is the year when the National Heroes Act was enacted.

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Which national hero is known for his advocacy of self-reliance and economic independence for Jamaicans?

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Marcus Garvey

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Multiple Choice: Who among the following is NOT a national hero of Jamaica? A) Marcus Garvey B) Bob Marley C) Nanny of the Maroons

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B) Bob Marley

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What is the primary role of Jamaica’s national heroes?

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To inspire and promote national pride and identity.

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Which national hero was a prominent figure in the struggle for independence from British colonial rule?

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Norman Manley

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True or False: Jamaica’s national heroes are recognized for their contributions to the country’s cultural and political history.

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True

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Fill in the blank: __________ is celebrated annually on National Heroes Day in Jamaica.

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Jamaica’s national heroes

18
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Who is the only female national hero of Jamaica?

A

Nanny of the Maroons

19
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Which national hero was a significant leader during the Morant Bay Rebellion?

A

Paul Bogle

20
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True or False: National Heroes Day is celebrated on the third Monday in October.

A

True

21
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What profession was Marcus Garvey associated with before becoming a national hero?

A

Journalism and publishing.

22
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Multiple Choice: Which hero is associated with the fight for labor rights? A) Paul Bogle B) Sam Sharpe C) Nanny of the Maroons

A

B) Sam Sharpe

23
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Who is recognized for fighting against the injustices faced by enslaved people in Jamaica?

A

Nanny of the Maroons

24
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Fill in the blank: __________ was instrumental in the establishment of the Jamaican Labour Party.

A

Norman Manley

25
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What is the legacy of the national heroes of Jamaica?

A

Their contributions to the fight for freedom, justice, and equality.

26
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Which national hero is celebrated for his role in the establishment of educational institutions?

A

Norman Manley

27
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True or False: The national heroes of Jamaica are only recognized for their political contributions.

A

False

28
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Fill in the blank: __________ is the national hero known for promoting African culture and pride.

A

Marcus Garvey

29
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What was the main cause of the Morant Bay Rebellion?

A

The fight against social and economic injustices faced by the black population.

30
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Multiple Choice: Who among the following was a prominent advocate for the rights of the working class? A) Sam Sharpe B) Marcus Garvey C) Nanny of the Maroons

A

A) Sam Sharpe

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Which national hero’s efforts led to the abolition of slavery in Jamaica?

A

Sam Sharpe

32
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True or False: All national heroes of Jamaica were born in Jamaica.

A

False

33
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Fill in the blank: __________ is recognized for his leadership in the Morant Bay Rebellion and was executed for his role.

A

Paul Bogle

34
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Where and when was Marcus Garvey born?

A

St. Ann’s Bay, St. Ann on August 17,1887

35
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What does UNIA stand for?

A

Universal Negroes Improvement Association

36
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Who created the UNIA?

A

Marcus Mosiah Garvey

37
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How many siblings did Marcus Garvey have?

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10 siblings (he was the youngest of 11)

38
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Who taught Marcus Garvey how to read?

A

His godmother

39
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Where did Marcus Garvey study?

A

Birkbeck College in London

40
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At what age did Marcus Garvey travel to Central and South America?

A

In his early 20’s

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