The National Anthem of Barbados

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Who wrote the lyrics to the National Anthem of Barbados?

Mr. C. Van Roland Edwards

Mr. Grantley Prescod

Mr. Lester Vaughan

Mr. Irving Burgie

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Who composed the music to the National Anthem of Barbados?

Mr. C. Van Roland Edwards

Mr. Grantley Prescod

Mr. Lester Vaughan

Mr. Irving Burgie

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Which year did Barbados become independent?

1966

1996

2006

2020

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When is Independence Day in Barbados?

1st June

30th September

1st November

30th November

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What state was Mr. C. Van Roland Edwards in when he composed the music for the National Anthem of Barbados?

He was very sick.

He was partially blind.

He was in perfect health.

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Who rearranged the music of the National Anthem of Barbados in 1967?

Mr. C. Van Roland Edwards

Mr. Irvin Burgie

Inspector Prince Cave

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Who helped Mr. C. Van Roland Edwards compose the music of the National Anthem of Barbados?

His two sons

His two work colleagues

His two daughters

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Multiple Select

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Which of the following instruments can be heard in the music of the National Anthem of Barbados? Select all that apply.

Snare drum

Cymbals

Saxophone

Clarinet

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Multiple Choice

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What must you do when you hear the music of the National Anthem of Barbados playing?

Continue walking

Ignore it

Stand at attention

Go down on one knee

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Who is the person in the picture?

Mr. Grantley Adams

Mr. C. Van Roland Edwards

Mr. Irvin Burgie

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Who is the person in the picture?

Mr. Irving Burgie

Mr. Grantley Prescod

Mr. C. Van Roland Edwards

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Where was Mr. Irving Burgie born?

America

Barbados

Trinidad and Tobago

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Based on the lyrics of the National Anthem of Barbados, Who are our "brave forefathers"?

Our fathers

Those Barbadians that came before us

The people that will come after us

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Based on the National Anthem of Barbados, what do the lines "These fields and hills beyond recall - Are now our very own" mean?

Before we became independent Barbados did not belong to us but now it does.

We cannot talk to the fields and hills in Barbados.

The fields and hills in Barbados do not belong to us.

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Based on the National Anthem of Barbados, what does the line "We write our names on history's page" mean?

We write on a page in a book about the history of Barbados.

We as Barbadians do great things to make ourselves known around the world and throughout history.

We write many history books in Barbados.

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Based on the National Anthem of Barbados, What does the line "Strict guardians of our heritage" mean?

Barbadians are very strict.

Many Barbadians become guards.

We as Barbadians are expected to protect our culture and traditions.

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Based on the National Anthem of Barbados, what do the lines "The lord has been the people's guide - For past three hundred years" mean?

God has been with the Barbadian people, leading and protecting them for a very long time.

God has guided the Barbadian people through Harrison's Cave.

God has been around for three hundred years.

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Based on the National Anthem of Barbados, what do the lines "And greater will our nation grow - In strength and unity" mean?

Barbados is very strong.

Barbados will continue to grow in strength and togetherness.

Barbados will not continue to grow in strength.

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