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Quiz about Rastafarianism
Quiz about Rastafarianism

Rastafarianism Trivia Quiz


An introduction to this religion and way of life which has over one million followers worldwide.

A multiple-choice quiz by ivan drago. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
ivan drago
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
260,248
Updated
May 06 23
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
1381
Last 3 plays: Guest 104 (4/10), Guest 69 (8/10), Guest 69 (6/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. What is the Rasta word for God? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Jamaican politician Marcus Garvey gave a prophecy to his followers: a black king would be born in Africa. This later occurred in which African country? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. On the 2nd of November, 1930, Haile Selassie was crowned King. But what was his Christian name? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. On June 10, 1940, Marcus Garvey died, but what was unusual about his death? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Rastas must follow strict rules. All food must be pure or 'ital'. Which of the following would they be allowed to eat or drink? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. To greater represent the truth, Rastafarians reject the Bible used by most Christians, opting instead for a "black man's Bible", known as the ____? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. The Rastafarian movement has spread throughout much of the world, largely through immigration and interest in reggae music - most notably, that of Bob Marley. He was the only foreigner invited to celebrate Zimbabwe's independence. What was Zimbabwe previously known as? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Bob Marley was baptised Berhane Selassie by the Ethiopian Orthodox Church before his death. What is the meaning of this name? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which word is used to describe Heaven? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Haile Selassie visited Jamaica on April 21, 1966. This date is a holy day for Rastas known by what name? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What is the Rasta word for God?

Answer: Jah

Jah is everything which is good in the world, a name derived from the Old Testament's name for God, Jahve.
2. Jamaican politician Marcus Garvey gave a prophecy to his followers: a black king would be born in Africa. This later occurred in which African country?

Answer: Ethiopia

Rastafarians consider Garvey a religious prophet: he pronounced, "Look to Africa, when a black king shall be crowned for the day of deliverance is at hand!" Garvey set up a shipping firm called the Black Star to take people back to Africa. This dream never really came to anything much, but his dream of a spiritual return did.
3. On the 2nd of November, 1930, Haile Selassie was crowned King. But what was his Christian name?

Answer: Ras Tafari

He chose the name Haile Selassie. He claimed to be the 225th ruler in a direct line from King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba.
4. On June 10, 1940, Marcus Garvey died, but what was unusual about his death?

Answer: He suffered a stroke, after reading a mistaken obituary of himself.

On June 10, 1940, Garvey died after a stroke, apparently after reading a mistaken, and negative, obituary of himself in the Chicago Defender.
5. Rastas must follow strict rules. All food must be pure or 'ital'. Which of the following would they be allowed to eat or drink?

Answer: vegetables

Rastafarianism is not just a religion but a way of life. Rastas must follow strict rules. This means no alchohol, dairy products, tobacco, meat, salt or sugar-based drinks such as Coke. As you can imagine you will seldom see a true Rasta who is overweight.
6. To greater represent the truth, Rastafarians reject the Bible used by most Christians, opting instead for a "black man's Bible", known as the ____?

Answer: Holy Piby

Certain sections of the Holy Bible are considered sacred; however the Rastafarians believe that some aspects of the Bible were changed by "Babylon", which has come to represent the white power structure. Also, Rastafarians give special significance to the Ethiopian Holy Book, the Kebra Neaast.
7. The Rastafarian movement has spread throughout much of the world, largely through immigration and interest in reggae music - most notably, that of Bob Marley. He was the only foreigner invited to celebrate Zimbabwe's independence. What was Zimbabwe previously known as?

Answer: Rhodesia

On April 18th, 1980, Zimbabwe celebrated its independence in a ceremony attended by Prince Charles. Bob Marley wrote a song to celebrate the independence of Zimbabwe also called 'Zimbabwe'. He was the only foreigner invited to join in the celebration. Just over a year later Marley died of cancer in a Miami hospital.
8. Bob Marley was baptised Berhane Selassie by the Ethiopian Orthodox Church before his death. What is the meaning of this name?

Answer: Light of the Trinity

Bob's widow, Rita, was also baptised by them.
9. Which word is used to describe Heaven?

Answer: Zion

For Rastafarians, Zion is to be found in Africa. Some Rastas believe themselves to represent the Children of Israel in modern times, and their goal is to repatriate to Africa, or to Zion. You can hear references to this in songs such as 'Lion in Zion' and 'Exodus' by Marley.
10. Haile Selassie visited Jamaica on April 21, 1966. This date is a holy day for Rastas known by what name?

Answer: Grounation Day

Grounation means holy day. Other important dates for Rastas are the birthdays of Marcus Garvey and Bob Marley.
Source: Author ivan drago

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