History
What year did Haiti gain independence?
1804
What are Haiti’s two official languages?
French and Haitian Creole
What staple grain is essential in Haitian cuisine?
Rice
What are the two colors of the Haitian flag?
Blue and Red
Which great writer and patriot penned Haiti’s national anthem?
Justin Lhérisson
Who was the first leader of independent Haiti?
Jean-Jacques Dessalines
What is the term for Haitian Creole music and poetry?
Kompa
What is the spicy Haitian sauce made from Scotch bonnet peppers?
Pikliz
What emblem appears at the center of the Haitian flag?
The coat of arms with a palm tree and cannons
Name a Haitian or Haitian-American musician known for Kompa or Rara.
Wyclef Jean, Boukman Eksperyans
Which European country colonized Haiti before independence?
France
Name a prominent Haitian painter or sculptor.
Hector Hyppolite
Name a traditional Haitian stew made with meat and root vegetables.
Legume
What is the capital city of Haiti?
Port-au-Prince
Which Haitian-American former first lady is known for diplomatic work?
Laurent Lamothe
What was the name of the only successful slave revolt in history?
Haitian Revolution
Which carnival in Haiti is world-renowned for its costumes?
What dish features dough stuffed with spiced ground meat?
What mountain range runs through Haiti?
The Massif de la Selle or Massif du Nord
Who founded Haiti’s capital, Port‑au‑Prince?
France
Which U.S. president invaded Haiti in 1915?
Woodrow Wilson
Name the traditional Haitian string instrument.
Banbou or Guitar used in Racine & Vodou music
What soup is eaten on January 1st.
Soup Joumou
What is Haiti’s highest point?
Pic la Selle
Name a Nobel Peace Prize‑winning Haitian.
Never had one