Montserrat Facts

Question 1

Based on what landmark was the island named after being discovered by Christopher Columbus?

Accepted Answer

The abbey of Montserrat in Spain

Question 2

Who were the original inhabitants of Montserrat?

Accepted Answer

Arawak and the Carib peoples

Question 3

Is this statement correct? African slaves were brought to work the land and the island produced sugar, gold, and cotton.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 4

In what year was Montserrat first colonized and by which ethnicity/ country?

Accepted Answer

In 1632 by Irish Catholics that were situated in Saint Kitts

Question 5

Montserrat was part of the (British) Federal Colony of the Leeward Islands in the 20th century alongside:

Accepted Answer

British Virgin Islands, Saint Kitts–Nevis–Anguilla, and Dominica.

Question 6

What is the national cuisine of Montserrat?

Accepted Answer

Goat water

Question 7

What was the original name of Montserrat when it was inhabited by the Natives?

Accepted Answer

Alliouagana

Question 8

The population in Montserrat is scarce because of a volcano eruption that took place in 1995 causing the people to flee.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 9

There are roughly 3000 people living in Montserrat.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 10

Which of the following historical figures were responsible for naming the country after &#x27;discovering&#x27; it?

Accepted Answer

Christopher Columbus

Question 11

What languages do they speak in Montserrat?

Accepted Answer

English and Montserrat Creole

Question 12

Which of these musical genres are popular in Montserrat? (more than one answer is correct)

Accepted Answer

Folk music, Calypso

Question 13

What is the capital of Montserrat?

Accepted Answer

Plymouth

Question 14

What is the climate zone in Montserrat?

Accepted Answer

Mediterranean zone

Question 15

What is Montserrat well known for?

Accepted Answer

Its coral reefs and its caves along the shore.

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