2. Jamaica
• The first people who lived on Jamaica were called the Taino.
• They called it Xaymaca which meant “land of wood and
water”.
• The first European to visit Jamaica was called Christopher
Columbus in 1494.
3. Jamaica
• Christopher Columbus discovered Jamaica.
• He was an explorer and he sailed from Europe to America.
Born: October 31, 1451,
Died: May 20, 1506,
4. Jamaica
• Some of the Taino people got a disease from the European people and died
and got badly treated.
• The taino people were made slaves!
• The Spanish brought African slaves to Jamaica and made them work on the
sugar plantation.
• In 1655 Britain seized Jamaica from Spain.
5. Jamaica
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• It was home to many pirates like Henry Morgan.
• Slavery continued until 1838 when it was abolished.
Admiral Sir Henry Morgan was an Admiral of the British
Royal Navy and a pirate who was known for attacking the
spanish people.
6. Jamaica
• Jamaica was part of the British Empire until 1962 when the island
became independent. This is a map of the British empire
• Today Jamaica is a good place to go on holiday and have fun.
7. Jamaica
• Jamaica is in the Caribbean sea.
• Jamaica is a mountainous island with huge, beautiful beaches.
• Most of the island is covered with trees.
• The capital of Jamaica is Kingston..
9. Jamaica
• 90 percent of people are from African family back ground
• Jamaicans follow lots of religions
• Many are Rastafarians which is a Christian based religion
• Rasta men believe that they should never cut their hair
• Rasta’s wear red gold and green which stands for the Ethiopian flag
10. Jamaica
Famous Jamaicans
• Henry Morgan was a famous pirate who lived in the 17 century.
• Bob Marley was a famous reggae singer.
• Usain Bolt is a famous sprinter who won three gold medals in the
London Olympics.
11. Jamaica
• You have to go to Jamaica it was really good to
go on holiday !
• I went there for my uncles wedding.
• It was hot and we went swimming every day.
