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Culturegram: Cuba
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1
Which of the following fruits are native to Cuba?
guavas
mangoes
papaya
oranges
2
What is el son Cubano?
the main political party
A variation of Cuban boxing
a native genre of Cuban music
a traditional musical instrument
3
Why do people throw buckets of water out of their windows on December 31?
To clean the streets
As a prank on their neighbors
To cool each other off
To cast out the evil from their homes
4
What is a CUC?
The currency for foreigners
The name of Raul Castro's car
The leading political party
the local currency
5
What is unique about Cuban high schools?
They are largely church-sponsored
Most of them are boarding schools
They are open to all Cuban citizens
They are mandatory
6
By what year had the Spanish established a permament colony in Cuba?
1492
1535
1762
1511
7
Describe a typical Cuban greeting.
A formal head nod
A high five
A kiss on the cheek
A fist bump
8
What is "el paquete"
The name of the national TV station
The national Internet service
An illegal form of entertainment
The name of Raul Castro's car
9
Which of these countries occupied Cuba for a period of time?
Great Britain
France
Spain
United States
10
How many provinces are there in Cuba?
5
50
15
25
11
What does the color of the school uniform represent?
The name of the school
The local sports team
The grade level (age)
A student's academic level
12
What are the Guanahatabey and Taino?
Popular beaches near Havana
Main mountain ranges in Cuba
important Cuban rivers
indigenous peoples of Cuba
13
Which of the following describe a typical Cuban personality?
frequent joking
hospitable
friendly
outgoing
14
In what year were full diplomatic relations restored between Cuba and the U.S.?
2015
2006
2008
2018
15
What is the most common sport in Cuba?
fútbol
baseball
soccer
football
16
Describe family structure in Cuba.
Large families are common
There are no single-parent families
Grandparents play an important role in raising their grandchildren
Extended families often live very close
17
About how much money annually is sent from the United States to Cuba?
$400 Billion
$4 Million
$400 Million
$4 Billion
18
In which part of Cuba would you find tropical forests?
West
South
North
East
19
What is the most commonly spoken second language in Cuba?
Taino
English
French
Russian
20
What was the main economic driver of the early Cuban economy (18th / 19th centuries)?
Sugar
Seafood
Tobacco
Tourism
21
Why is Cuba less religious than many other Latin American countries?
The Cuban people can't afford to be religious
There is no real choice between religious options
No religious leaders have visited Cuba in recent years
Communism discouraged religion
22
What's a guayabera?
a type of traditional clothing
the largest river in Cuba
The typical breakfast food.
A type of dance
23
In which month would a hurricane be more likely in Cuba?
May
July
January
March
24
Which of the following are true about dating in Cuba?
Many young Cubans flirt openly
PDA is common
Parents enforce a strict set of rules
boys often sleep over at their girlfriend's house
25
What is the "Special Period"
The years of Venezuelan - Cuban partnership
The period between the governments of Batista and Castro
the time in which young people can date
the depression during the 1990s
26
How did Cuba differ from most other Latin American Countries?
Its native populations were harmed.
It didn't get independence until much later than the other countries
It was colonized
It participated in the slave trade
27
How long are women entitled to maternity coverage?
6 months
1 year
10 days
1 month
28
When is Independence day in Cuba?
December 25
July 4
January 1
October 10
29
What is the iconic mode of transportation for tourists in Cuba?
Motorcycles
Trains
Classic automobiles
Horse-drawn buggies
30
What is Santería?
The name of the patron saint of Cuba
A branch of Catholicism
The major religious festival of Cuba
An important Cuban religion
31
What do families traditionally do when a loved one dies?
Maintain strict silence for 1 week
Watch over the body for 24 hours
obligatory mourning for 1 year
have a large family party
32
Who was José Martí?
The father of Cuban independence
The Cuban dictator overthrown by Fidel Castro
The Spanish-appointed governor
A famous poet
33
What happened in the 1990s that severely harmed Cuba's economy?
Castro's friendship with Venezuela
The formation of the United Nations
The Bay of Pigs invasion and U.S. embargo
The collapse of the Soviet bloc
34
Who is most dissatisfied with the current political system in Cuba?
the people in rural areas
the younger generation
The old people
the teachers
35
Who decides what degree a student can pursue at the university level?
A national test
The secondary school's teachers
The student
The student's family
36
Which is the main meal of the day in Cuba?
Breakfast
Dinner
Desayuno
Lunch
37
Which of the following was a reform enacted by Raúl Castro?
Term limits were imposed on politicians
small private businesses are now legal
Cubans can now buy and sell cars and homes
Elimination of exit visa requirements
38
Where do more than 1 million Cuban nationals currently reside?
Northern Africa
Mexico
Venezuela
Florida
39
How do Cubans visit each other?
frequently and without announcing
Only on holidays and special occasions
With formal appointments so as to not impose
Cubans are very reclusive; they don't leave their homes much.
40
What is the distance between Cuba and the U.S.?
90 miles
145 miles
900 miles
9000 miles
41
What is the cost of an average home in Cuba?
$300,000
$3,000.00
$300.00
$30,000.00
42
What political philosophy did Castro follow?
A constitutional monarcy
Communism
Democracy
Totalitarianism
43
Which birthday is the most important for Cuban children / youth?
8th
18th
1st
15th
44
Why are most houses built of concrete?
For protection from the Hurricanes
Concrete was the traditional building material of the indigenous people
They don't know how to build with wood.
There is an abundance building supplies on the island.
45
What is the most common dish in Cuba?
fresh vegetables
bread
Rice and beans
seafood
46
Which of the following game is common to play in the streets of Havana?
dominoes
chess
go fish
checkers
