The Eco-Trust Society's Trivia Tuesdays
Discover Guyana: Trivia Challenge
Test your knowledge of Guyana with our fun and informative quiz! From folklore to natural wonders, this trivia will take you on a journey through the vibrant culture and history of this South American gem.
Key Features:
- 25 engaging questions
- Multiple choice format
- Learn interesting facts about Guyana
What is Guyana's official name?
British Iguana
Co-operative Republic of Guyana
British Guiana
Ghana
What does the name "Guyana" mean?
Land of many rivers
Land of many waters
Land of many mountains
Land of the free
How many years after Guyana gained independence did it become a republic?
6
2
4
5
At _____ feet, Kaieteur Falls is 4 times taller than Niagra Falls
741
800
841
700
Which animal is ONLY found at the Kaieteur National Park?
Golden Rocket Frog
Rice eater
Fowl
Harpy Eagle
What is a "belna" and "chowki"?
Rolling pin and board
Frying pan and spatula
Baking pan and oven
Whisk and knife
Do you like roti?
Yes
No
Which Guyanese folktale describes a fairmaiden or water spirit?
Massacooraman
Kanaima
Watah Muma
Ol Higue
Why were we told not to open glass bottles found on the sea/river shore?
Too much germs, meen touching it
Jumbie deh inside
They could cut us
They too old
Who write the lyrics of Guyana's National Anthem?
Valery Rodway,
Lynette Dolphin
Rev. Archibald L. Luker
A. J. Seymour
How many islands are in the Essequibo river?
287
365
325
366
Which folklore can be described as a huge, hairy, man-like creature that lives in rivers in the interior of Guyana. This entity allegedly capsizes small boats and eats the occupants.
Massacooramaan
Moongazer
Kanaima
Bush Dai-Dai
Which folklore can be described as an animal who can take the form of a beautiful woman and appear to travelers or in miner’s camps, and seduce a weak man she might take a fancy to. After having her way with the unfortunate she will change into a wild animal and eat her victim as they sleep. She is a mixture of the succubus myth with a dash of werewolf thrown in for good measure.
Choorile
Bush Dai-Dai
Kanaima
Moongazer
What is a jumbie?
A Jumbee was once a human who commited some grave evil during their lives and are punished after death by becoming a bloodthirsty monster/spirit
That comedian on nothing to laugh about
Pennywise's twin
Any mother-in-law
What does the Guyanese proverb "All skin teeth nah laugh" mean?
When you tell a friend a secret soon everyone knows because your friend will tell another friend.
Just because someone smiles with you doesn't mean that you are friends.
It is no use crying over a mishap.
Every little bit adds up.
What does the Guyanese proverb "Moon ah run till daylight ketch am" mean?
You may think that you are getting away with your misdeeds, but one day you will be caught.
What you boast about yourself may not necessarily be true.
Do not jump into a venture before you make sure that it is worthy.
Things seem worse than they really are when we are afraid.
What does the Guyanese proverb "If yuh eye nah see, yuh mouth nah must talk" mean?
You should not try to position yourself everywhere or in everything.
Spreading rumors is bad
You must see for yourself before you talk.
We are quick to use ignorance as an excuse for our mistakes.
What does the Guyanese proverb "When water throw away ah ground yuh can't pick am up" mean?
A source of enjoyment is always available where it was once found.
It is no use crying over a mishap.
It is not everything you must take at face value.
Only time can make you what you will be.
Which of these are Guyanese childhood delicacies sold by vendors and corner shops? (more than one can be selected)
Tamarind ball
Rubber band sweetie
Nutcrush
Cool down
Coconut biscuit
Chickenfoot and sour
The Essequibo River is the largest river in Guyana, and the largest river between the Orinoco and Amazon. Rising in the Acarai Mountains near the Brazil–Guyana border, the Essequibo flows to the north for __________ kilometres through forest and savanna into the Atlantic Ocean.
1,014
2,015
1,065
1,067
{"name":"The Eco-Trust Society's Trivia Tuesdays", "url":"https://www.quiz-maker.com/QPREVIEW","txt":"Test your knowledge of Guyana with our fun and informative quiz! From folklore to natural wonders, this trivia will take you on a journey through the vibrant culture and history of this South American gem.Key Features:25 engaging questionsMultiple choice formatLearn interesting facts about Guyana","img":"https:/images/course8.png"}