Culture
Puerto Rico’s nickname meaning “Island of Enchantment”
What is La Isla del Encanto?
A mashed plantain dish often filled with meat
Mofongo
How many islands, cays, atolls, etc. is Puerto Rico made up of?
143
The native indigenous people of PR.
Who is "Taíno?"
Coffee is one of the major industries of Puerto Rico. True or False?
True
Some of Puerto Rico’s biggest music genres are jazz and this ‘sauce’ that makes parties happen.
What is the "Salsa?"
Rice with pigeon peas, a traditional dish
Arroz con gandules
The sea that surrounds Puerto Rico.
What is the Caribbean Sea?
This treaty declared Puerto Rico as a US territory.
What is the "Treaty of Paris?"
What currency do Puerto Ricans use?
The US Dollar.
The two official languages of Puerto Rico
Spanish and English
A coconut-based holiday drink
Coquito
What is the capital city of Puerto Rico?
San Juan, Puerto Rico
When did Puerto Rico become a part of the US?
1898.
In this country, there are about six million Puerto Ricans living there. What is that country?
The US.
The holiday celebrated on January 6 with gifts
What is Three Kings Day (Día de Reyes)?
The artist known as the “King of Latin Pop”
Ricky Martin
The only tropical rainforest in the U.S. National Forest System.
What is El Yunque?
When was the Jones’ Act passed?
1917
Puerto Rico means "Rich Port" in Spanish. The reason for that is because they found "____" in rivers and streams.
Gold
The colorful festival with vejigante masks
What is Carnaval de Ponce?
A traditional Afro-Puerto Rican music and dance style.
Bomba
Puerto Rico is predominantly made up of “____ _____”
Tropical Rainforests
Hurricane Maria was a category five hurricane that swept through Puerto Rico. When did this happen? (Hint: it’s in the 2010’s)
2017
Puerto Rico has over 270 miles of this.
Beaches.