LANGUAGE
RELIGION
FOLKLORE & HISTORY
FOOD
POP
CULTURE
100
Which language is considered the prestigious or elite language in Haiti? : A.) Haitian Creole B.) French C.) Taíno D.) Spanish
What is B.) FRENCH
100
If you are Haitian, you 70% likely to practice this religion? A.) Protestant B.) Vodou C.) Catholicism D.) Muslim
What is C.) Catholicism
100
Known as the founding father of Haiti, this local hero has a slightly more sinister reputation in France? A.) Jean-Jacques Dessalines B.) Toussaint L’ Ouverture C.) Henri Christophe D.) Vincent Oge
What is A.) Jean-Jacques Dessalines
100
This cuisine named “barbacoa” which originated from the Taino inhabitants of Haiti is the original version of this modern American equivalent? A.) Barley Soup B.) Beef Barbecups C.) Barbecue D.) Barbacasserole
What is C.) Barbeque
100
This popular music genre known as “compas” contains a mixture of these elements? A.) Electric Guitars & Synthesizers B.) Flute and Jazz C.) Hip Hop and Jazz D.) Metal and Hip Hop
What is A.) Electric Guitars & Synthesizers
200
What does “mesi” mean in Haitian Creole? A.) Hello B.) Goodbye C.) Thank You D.) You're Welcome
What is C.) Thank You
200
The serving of family spirits is most commonly identified with this practice ? A.) Santeria B.) Hoodoo C.) Vodou D.) Sorcery
What is C.) Vodou
200
DAILY DOUBLE Only 1 in 8,000 people have access to this in Haiti? A.) Dentist B.) Doctor C.) Clean Drinking Water D.) Food
What is B.) Doctor
200
This South Pacific food, introduced by the British, is a staple food in many Caribbean countries including Haiti? A.) Beetroot B.) Bread Fruit C.) Bay Leaf D.) Cabbage
What is B.) Bread Fruit
200
DAILY DOUBLE: If you are vaccinated, then you find yourself among this percentage of children in Haiti? A.) 30% B.) 45% C.) 60% D.) 75%
What is B.) 45%
300
To say "Thank You" in Haitian Creole is to use this common word? A.) Mesi B.) Jumbo C.) Orewva D.) Wi
What is A.) Mesi
300
Brought to Haiti by slaves, Vodou claims its origins from this region? A.) South Pacific B.) Congo C.) South and West Africa D.) Central and West Africa
What is D.) Central and West Africa
300
In 1794 the French National Assembly outlawed this practice in its colonies, including Haiti? A.) Female Suffrage B.) Slavery C.) Sugar Exports D.) Intermarriage
What is B.) Slavery
300
DAILY DOUBLE: If you need medical care in Haiti, you might find frequenting this? A.) Spiritual Healers B.) Community Clinics C.) Emergency Medical Services D.) Hospitals
What is A.) Spiritual Healers
300
People willing to engage in story telling in Haiti traditionally say this combination of words? ? A.) Krick / Krack B.) Bouki / Malice C.) Bwa / Sech D.) Dye Mon / Gen Mon
What is A.) Krick / Krack
400
DAILY DOUBLE: The Haitian flag, inspired by the French Tri-Color, contains these dominant colors: A.) Red and White B.) Blue and White C.) Blue and Red D.) White and Blue
What is C.) Blue and Red
400
DAILY DOUBLE: The Haitian Motto of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity originated with this country? A.) Britain B.) France C.) America D.) Portugal
What is B.) France
400
Originally called Hispaniola, Haiti was first discovered by this Italian Explorer? A.) Hernando Cortes B.) Ponce De Leon C.) Marco Polo D.) Christopher Columbus
Who is D.) Christopher Columbus
400
If you are hungry in Haiti, you might find yourself eating this dish consisting of various spices, potatoes, tomatoes and meats such as goat or beef? A.) Carbaza B.) Bouillon C.) Puree D.) Legume
What is B.) Bouillon
400
This festival in Haiti nicknamed “defile” is one of the largest Mardi Gras Celebrations in the Northern Hemispher? A.) Rara B.) J’ouvert C.) Ouvert D.) Haitian Carnival
What is D.) Haitian Carnival
500
Which of the following is a "tributary": A.) US: Mississippi River B.) Korea: Han River C.) Canada: Hudson Bay
What is A.) US: Mississippi River
500
At the beginning of the race, which is NOT a reason Dusty is on edge? A.) He saw a moose on the trail B.) He's never done this part of the trail C.) The trail was crowded with obstacles
What is A.) He saw a moose on the trail
500
How many fingers and toes are in this classroom right now?
What is ??????
500
Why was Mae Jemison's mission to space important? A.) Because she made shocking new discoveries from her experiments B.) Because it shows that all people of the world can be astronomers, physicists, and explorers C.) Because she was then able to form the Jemison Group
What is B.) Because it shows that all people of the world can be astronomers, physicists, and explorers
500
Which does the narrator believe is worse than messing up and playing poorly? A.) Losing the game for your team B.) Doing something good, but not good enough C.) Losing to the Pumas and not going to playoffs
What is B.) Doing something good, but someone's not happy with you because you didn't do it good enough. Especially when that somebody is your dad.
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