Food
As of 2022, this is the most popular food from the Dominican Republic.
Known as the 7-meat stew.
What is... Sancocho?
What religion do most Dominicans associate with?
What is... Roman Catholic?
What is the only country that shares a border with the Dominican Republic?
What is... Haiti?
Who was the first president of the Dominican Republic?
Who is... Pedro Santana?
What is the most popular music genre in the Dominican Republic?
What is... Bachata?
What is the most popular holiday (Christmas) food to make in the Dominican Republic?
What is... cerdo asado (roast pork)?
What three cultural heritages are most prominent in Dominican food, family structure, religion, and music?
What is... European, African, and Taíno heritage?
Founded in 1492, this Dominican city is the site of the oldest colonial settlement in the Americas.
What is... Santo Domingo?
Who is the current president of the Dominican Republic?
Who is... Luis Abinader?
What popular dance originated in the Dominican Republic?
What is... Merengue?
This food is considered the "national dish" of the Dominican people.
Consisting of white rice, red beans, meat, and salad. Appearing as though it's the national flag.
What is... La Bandera?
This day is known for its commemoration of the patronal image and protector of the Dominican Republic and its people.
What is... El Día de la Altagracia?
What year did the Dominican Republic gain its independence?
When is... 1844?
Which Dominican Hall of Fame baseball player is known for playing with the Boston Red Sox?
Who is... David Ortiz?
Who is--time and time again--listed as being the most famous Dominican singer?
Who is... Juan Luis Guerra Seijas?
What is the most popular alcoholic drink in the Dominican Republic?
It is spicy. Has rum, red wine, and honey with tree bark and herbs.
What is... Mama Juana/Mamajuana?
Who designed the flag of the Dominican Republic?
Who is... Juan Pablo Duarte?
This US president had urged the occupation of the Dominican Republic during the years 1916 to 1924.
Who is... President Woodrow Wilson?
Due in part to this artist's mainstream success, the bachata genre is now widely popular outside of the Dominican Republic.
Who is... Romeo Santos?
Who composed the national anthem of the Dominican Republic?
Who is... José Rufino Reyes y Siancas?
This food is often reviewed as the hardest Dominican food to make.
It strays from West-India and it's a stew with cucumber.
What is... Cocombro Guisado?
What is a popular traditional clothing Dominican women may wear?
This can be seen especially during a heritage-based event.
What is... the Wob Dwiyet?
From what years did the Dominican Republic revert to and gain independence back from Spain?
When is... 1861 to 1865?
This actress played in four of the ten highest-grossing films ever. She is 3/4 Dominican and 1/4 Puerto Rican.
Who is... Zoe Saldana?
What percussion instrument was invented in the Dominican Republic?
Used in merengue, bachata, and sometimes, cumbia.
What is... the Güira?