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During what war did US soldiers get a taste for Cuban music
The war in Cuba in 1898
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What way did we describe the Cuban culture
As a "melting pot"
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How would you describe the attitudes of Cuban people
Cubans are friendly, warm, communicative, enthusiastic, and hospitable people
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Where is Cuba located
In the Carribbean
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Who is the ruler of Cuba
Fidel Castro
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Give some examples of people that incorporated Latin music into their own music
Sam Cooke, The Diamonds Johnny Otis, Elvis Presley
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What food does local cuban dishes rely on
beans, rice, chicken, and pork
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True False Most Cubans find it very easy to joke around about almost anything, even hardships
TRUE
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Describe the area of Cuba
Mostly flat to rolling plains, with rugged hills and mountains in the southeast
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How many people does the NYC government employ
325,000 people
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What people took on New York single handedly to bring Latin Music there
Puerto Ricans and the NuYorkins
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Traditional Cuban cuisines are a mixture of what ethnic groups
Indian, Spanish, and Afro-Carribbeans
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How do men greet people in Cuba
With a handshake and asking "Que Tal?"
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What is the lowest point in Cuba
The Carribbean sea
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Who is the mayor of New York City as of 2014
De Blasio
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What sound does New York salsa have
Puerto Rican sound
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Which city in Cuba hosts one of the largest film festivals every year
Havana
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How do women greet people in Cuba
With a kiss on the cheek and a verbal greeting
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What are some natural hazards Cuba faces every year
The east coast is subject to hurricanes and droughts are common
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Who was the mayor of NYC when salsa arrived there
Robert F. Wagner Jr.
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What do Cubans call their salsa dance style
Casino Salsa
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A small number of clubs, like the ___________ in Havana, cater to tourists and Cubans of modest means by supplying good food and a lively ambiance
Casa de Amistad
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How is trust established in Cuba when people meet each other
With eye contact
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What is the highest point in Cuba
Pico Turquino
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Under what Constitution is Cuba governed under
The constitution of 1976
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