Guyana's Non-Religious Holidays Quiz

What is the significance of New Year's Day in Guyana?

• To celebrate the arrival of East Indian indentured laborers

• To commemorate the country's independence

• To mark the beginning of a new year

• To honor the Father of Trade Unionism

Which national holiday celebrates Guyana's republican status?

• Independence Day

• Mashramani

• Arrival Day

• CARICOM Day

Who is the Father of Trade Unionism in Guyana?

• Hubert Nathaniel Critchlow

• Cheddi Jagan

• Forbes Burnham

• Janet Jagan

What was the original purpose of celebrating Arrival Day?

• To commemorate the arrival of African slaves

• To celebrate the formation of CARICOM

• To honor the indentured laborers who came from India

• To mark Guyana's independence

On which day does Guyana celebrate its independence?

• January 1st

• February 23rd

• May 5th

• May 26th

What does CARICOM stand for?

• Caribbean Community

• Commonwealth of Nations

• Caribbean Alliance

• Caribbean Monetary Union

When was Emancipation Day celebrated in Guyana?

• January 1st, 1838

• February 23rd, 1970

• May 5th, 1838

• August 1st, 1838

Which holiday is celebrated in remembrance of the day Guyana gained its independence?

• Independence Day

• Arrival Day

• Mashramani

• CARICOM Day

What is the significance of Mashramani?

• To celebrate the arrival of East Indian indentured laborers

• To commemorate the country's independence

• To mark the beginning of a new year

• To celebrate Guyana's republican status

On which day is Labour Day celebrated in Guyana?

• May 1st

• May 5th

• May 26th

• August 1st