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- 1. Multiple Choice
Who wrote the lyrics to the National Anthem of Barbados?
Mr. C. Van Roland Edwards
Mr. Grantley Prescod
Mr. Lester Vaughan
Mr. Irving Burgie
- 2. Multiple Choice
Who composed the music to the National Anthem of Barbados?
Mr. C. Van Roland Edwards
Mr. Grantley Prescod
Mr. Lester Vaughan
Mr. Irving Burgie
- 3. Multiple Choice
Which year did Barbados become independent?
1966
1996
2006
2020
- 4. Multiple Choice
When is Independence Day in Barbados?
1st June
30th September
1st November
30th November
- 5. Multiple Choice
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.
- 6. Multiple Choice
Who rearranged the music of the National Anthem of Barbados in 1967?
Mr. C. Van Roland Edwards
Mr. Irvin Burgie
Inspector Prince Cave
- 7. Multiple Choice
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
- 8. Multiple Choice
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
- 9. Multiple Choice
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
- 10. Multiple Choice
Who is the person in the picture?
Mr. Grantley Adams
Mr. C. Van Roland Edwards
Mr. Irvin Burgie
- 11. Multiple Choice
Who is the person in the picture?
Mr. Irving Burgie
Mr. Grantley Prescod
Mr. C. Van Roland Edwards
- 12. Multiple Choice
Where was Mr. Irving Burgie born?
America
Barbados
Trinidad and Tobago
- 13. Multiple Choice
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
- 14. Multiple Choice
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.
- 15. Multiple Choice
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.
- 16. Multiple Choice
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.
- 17. Multiple Choice
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.
- 18. Multiple Choice
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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