| Rastafari developed in the slums of ....., Jamaica in the 1920s and 30s, where peaceful communities were founded amidst the poverty, depression, racism, and class discrimination. |
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| The Rastafari Movement began with the teachings of ..... (1887-1940), a black Jamaican who led a 'Back to Africa' movement. |
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| Currently there are approximately ..... followers of Rastafari worldwide, most of them residing in the Caribbean (especially in Jamaica). |
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| At his coronation, ..... took the name Haile Selassie, meaning 'Might of the Trinity.' Rastafarians named their movement for him. |
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| Haile Selassie was crowned Emperor of ....., where he sought to modernize his country and steer it into the mainstream of African politics. |
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| Rastafarians believe in God, whom they call ….., a term derived from Jehovah or Yahweh. Rastafarian beliefs are based in Judaism and Christianity. |
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| Followers of Rastafari believe Selassie is the ..... that had been predicted, indicating the divine punishment was completed and the return to Africa would begin. |
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| A major event in Rasta history was Selassie's visit to Jamaica on the date of ....., where he told Rastas they shouldn't return to Ethiopia until they'd liberated Jamaicans. |
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| One of the most important figures in the movement's history is the reggae artist ..... (1945-1981), who became a Rastafarian the year Selassie came to Jamaica. |
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| Rastafarians don’t believe in an ….., but instead look to Africa (called Zion) as heaven on earth. True Rastas are believed to be immortal physically and spiritually. |
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| ….. refers to the white power structure of Europe and the Americas, which once cruelly enslaved blacks and continue to hold them down with poverty, illiteracy, inequality, etc. |
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| Rastafarians are known for their religious and medicinal use of .…., which grows plentifully in Jamaica. They believe it was given by God to open their minds to reasoning. |
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| Rastafarians wear their hair in ….., signifying the lion’s mane (strength), naturalness and simplicity (Africa), and Rastafari roots in Africa. |
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| The three Rasta colors are 1) ….., for the blood of martyrs; 2) ….., for the wealth of Africa’s homeland; and 3) ….., for Ethiopia’s beauty and lush vegetation. |
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| Another important symbol of the Rastafari movement is the Lion of ….., which represents Haile Selassie as the King of Kings, Africa, and strength. |
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| The most observant Rastas follow a dietary law called ….., which is completely natural (not canned, free of chemicals and preservatives, eaten as raw as possible). |
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| Rastafarians reject the use of ….., since it’s a fermented chemical that doesn’t belong in the temple of the body. It also makes a person stupid, benefitting white leaders. |
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| The sacred text of Rastas is the ….., a version of the Christian Bible, altered to remove deliberate distortions made by white leaders in its translation into English. |
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Greek Gods
Bible Books - New Testament
Seven Deadly Sins
