Food and Drinks
Executive Board
Culture and History
General Knowledge
100

Cubans celebrate Christmas on the 24th of December. What are some foods that we eat on this day?

Bunuelos, arroz con gris, yuca, tostones, platanos maduro, pork

100

How many people are on the executive board?

4

100

First performed in 1868, this song is known as Cuba's national anthem. 

La Bayamesa

100

This museum, located in Paris, houses the Mona Lisa.

The Louvre

200

This rum was created in 1934 and is known as the island's most popular rum. 

Havana Club

200

The President of our club is majoring in biology with a minor in chemistry. What does she plan on doing upon graduating from FGCU?

Medical School

200

This instrument forms the main rhythm heard in salsa. It is usually played in a 2-3 or 3-2 pattern. 

The clave 

200

These two languages are the most commonly spoken in South and Central America.

Spanish and Portuguese

300

Many cocktails originate from Cuba. Name two. 

Mojito, Havan Libre, Daiquiri, Culto a la Vida, El Presidente, Saoco Rum
300

Carlos is the Treasurer of the club. What is his major?

Health Science

300

On this day, a series of protests sparked against the Communist Party of Cuba. Due to the government's handling of COVID-19, the people were left with food and medicine shortages as well as frequent power outages. 

July 11, 2021

300

Known as the "King of Pop," this famous artist won 13 Grammy Awards, 6 Brit Awards, 5 Billboard Music Awards and 24 American Music Awards. 

Michael Jackson

400

There are many sweet delicacies that were created in Cuba. Name three. 

Pasteles, flan, arroz con leche, senoritas, merenguitos

400

What is the name of our Vice-President?

Maria

400

Before Cuba became an independent country, it was owned by Spain and then the United States. What year did Cuba gain full independence?

1902

400

This Christmas-themed ballet by Tchaikovsky accounts for nearly half the annual revenue of many dance companies. 

The Nutcracker 

500

This crop makes up a large part of the Cuban economy. What is it called?

Sugarcane

500

The Secretary for our club is not Cuban. What two countries is he from?

Colombia and Ecuador

500

This famous Cuban composer and pianist is known for his works in Afro-Cuban rhythms which have become standards of the Latin, jazz, and classical repertoire. His most famous pieces include Malguena, La Comparsa, and Siboney. 

Ernesto Lecuona

500

Ukraine shares a border with two R-word countries. Name them.

Russia and Romania