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The island the Dominican Republic is on
What is Hispaniola?
This Dominican version of fried plantains is served as a snack or side dish
What are tostones?
This common Dominican greeting means "What's up?" or "How are you?"
What is "¿Qué lo qué?"
This Dominican-American baseball player, nicknamed "Big Papi," is a Red Sox legend
Who is David Ortiz?
This is the currency used in the Dominican Republic
What is the Dominican peso?
This European country colonized the Dominican Republic in 1492
What is Spain?
This traditional Dominican breakfast consists of mashed plantains served with fried cheese, eggs, and salami
What is mangú?
This dance and music genre, known for its accordion and güira
What is merengue?
This Dominican-American actress starred in Avatar and Guardians of the Galaxy
Who is Zoë Saldaña?
This major tourist destination, known for its beaches and resorts, is located on the eastern tip of the Dominican Republic
What is Punta Cana?
This country ruled over the Dominican Republic from 1822-1944
What is Haiti?
This stew, often called the Dominican Republic’s national dish, includes meats, root vegetables, and plantains
What is sancocho?
This colorful annual celebration, featuring elaborate masks and parades
What is Carnival?
This Dominican-American singer is famous for hits like Propuesta Indecente and Eres Mía
Who is Romeo Santos?
This colorful bird, known for its loud voice, is the national bird of the Dominican Republic
What is the palmchat?
Before being called the Dominican Republic, this was the name of the colony established by Spain on the island of Hispaniola
What is Santo Domingo?
This popular Dominican drink, often served during Christmas, is made with milk, coconut, rum, and spices
What is ponche?
This popular sport is considered the “national sport“ of the Dominican Republic
What is baseball?
This Dominican merengue singer, known for songs like La Dueña del Swing, is considered one of the greatest female artists of the genre
Who is Milly Quezada?
This Dominican mountain range is the largest in the Caribbean
What is the Cordillera Central?
This Dominican dictator, known for his oppressive rule from 1930-1961, was assassinated in 1961
Who is Rafael Trujillo?
This traditional Dominican beverage is made from oranges, milk, sugar, and spices
What is morir soñando?
This Dominican holiday, celebrated on February 27th
What is Dominican Independence Day?
This Dominican fashion designer was known for dressing celebrities and First Ladies, including Jackie Kennedy
Who is Oscar de la Renta?
This large mountain, the highest peak in the Caribbean, is located in the Dominican Republic
What is Pico Duarte?