General Knowledge
What is Haiti's national official language(s)?
Extra point, which one is the most spoken?
Haitian Creole & French
- Most spoken: Haitian Creole
When did Haiti claim independence from France?
January 1, 1804
How in Haitian culture does greeting happen?
bisous aka cheek kissing
What is the common spice we use in our food?
Epis
This Haitian singer released the popular album Rebelle and is one of the leading voices in modern kompa music
Rutshelle Guillaume
What is the capital of Haiti?
Port-au-Prince
What is one of the things Haiti is Historically known for?
First black nation to gain independence.
What is the vibrant festival that is usually celebrated in February?
Carnival
What is the special coleslaw we eat food with, especially fried food?
Pikliz
This artist collaborated with famous pop artist Shakira on hit song “Hips Don’t Lie”
Wyclef Jean
What is the Haitian traditional dress called?
Haitian Creole: Karabela
French: Quadrille
Which famous city was founded by a Haitian in the U.S.?
Chicago founded by Jean Baptiste Point du Sable
Give me the top 3 religions/beliefs that are practiced in Haiti. (I need specificality so not just “Christianity”)
Catholic, Protestant, and Haitian Vodou
What fungi is used in this special Haitian rice and what is the rice called?
Mushroom AKA “Djondjon” & “ diri djondjon” translating to mushroom rice
This singer is known for saying his own name at the start of his songs and famous collaborations like “Wiggle” with Snoop Dogg and “Take You Dancing”
Jason Derulo
What is the Haitian currency AND where is the name derived from?
Gourde, derived from the “gourd” plant aka kalbas, an essential resource in Haitian culture
When did Haiti adopt its first constitution?
In 1805, becoming the first post-colonial independent nation in Latin America.
What do you call the popular, colorfully painted buses/trucks used for public transports in Haiti?
Tap taps/kamwonet
What is Haiti's national dish?
Griot or Griyo
This artist was very influential in the 1980’s specifically for his graffiti-inspired work and collaborations with Andy Warhol.
Jean Michel Basquiat
How much was the “independence debt” from France?
Haiti paid 150 million Francs
When did Haiti join the United Nations (UN)?
1945
What does the Taino name “Haiti” mean?
The land of the mountains
We have two different types of patties, name them?
Pate kode & pate feuilleté
This Haitian-born actor portrayed a mysterious character with powers on TV show Heroes.
Jimmy Jean Louis