Haitian History
What year did Haiti gain its independence from France?
1804
What are the two main colors of the Haitian flag?
Blue and Red
What is the traditional soup eaten on Haitian Independence Day?
Soup Joumou
What is the capital city of Haiti?
Port-au-Prince
What is the dominant religion in Haiti?
Christianity (primarily Roman Catholicism)
Who was the leader of the Haitian Revolution?
Toussaint Louverture
Who is credited with sewing the first Haitian flag?
Catherine Flon
What is the name of the fried pork dish popular in Haiti?
Griot
Which country shares the island of Hispaniola with Haiti?
The Dominican Republic
What is the traditional Haitian music genre often played during Carnival?
Rara
What was Haiti called when it was a French colony?
Saint-Domingue
What does the motto "L'Union Fait La Force" mean?
Unity Makes Strength
What is "diri ak djon djon"?
Rice with black mushrooms
What is the name of the mountain range that spans Haiti?
Massif de la Selle
What is the name of the traditional Haitian drum?
Tanbou
Who declared Haiti's independence and became its first ruler?
Jean-Jacques Dessalines
What symbol is at the center of the Haitian flag?
The Coat of Arms
What spicy pickled condiment is commonly served with meals?
Pikliz
What is the name of the large fortress built to defend Haiti after independence?
Citadelle Laferrière
Which popular Haitian music genre, characterized by its medium-to-upbeat tempo and use of brass instruments, originated in the 1950s?
Kompa
What title did Jean-Jacques Dessalines adopt after independence?
Emperor of Haiti
On what date is Haitian Flag Day celebrated?
May 18
What is "akasan"?
A sweet, thick cornmeal-based drink
What is the name of the bay where Port-au-Prince is located?
Gulf of Gonâve