Geography
This Caribbean country is the largest island in the Caribbean sea
Cuba
this Afro-Cuban religion blends Yoruba traditions with Catholicism
Santeria
this shredded beef dish is considered Cuba's national dish
Ropa Vieja
these indigenous people were the most numerous in Cuba before 1492
Taino
This tiny bird found in Cuba is the smallest bird in the world.
bee hummingbird
This is the highest mountain peak in Cuba
Pico Turquino
this Cuban style of music style is the foundation of salsa
Son Cubano
This slow-roasted pork dish is traditionally eaten on Nochebuena
Lechon Asado
This Taino leader resisted Spanish conquest and was executed by the Spanish
Hatuey
This nickname refers to Cuba’s crocodile-like shape.
El Cocodrilo
This mountain range in southeastern Cuba sheltered sheltered revolutionary fighters
Sierra Maestra
This popular sport dominates Cuban culture
Baseball
The red triangle on the Cuban flag represents this
The blood shed for independence
this system of forced labor devastated Cuba's indigenous population
encomienda system
This American author lived in Cuba and wrote The Old Man and the Sea
Ernest Hemingway
this massive wetland region surrounds the bay of pigs
Zapata swamp
This traditional New Year's custom involves throwing ____ out the window
a bucket of water
these 2 foods are mixed together in the dish Moros y Cristianos
rice and black beans
This 1959 event brought Fidel Castro to power.
Cuban revolution
This international organization recognized Cuba’s literacy campaign.
UNESCO
This island is known as the isle of youth
Isla de la Juventud
this professional reader tradition developed in cigar factories
lector tradition
This single white star on the Cuban flag symbolizes independence and sovereignty
La Estrella Solitaria
This period after the Soviet Union collapsed caused severe shortages and economic crisis.
special period
This natural disaster caused major destruction in eastern Cuba in 2025.
Hurricane Melissa