Independence History
He is known as the “Father of the Dominican Republic” and played a key role in the fight for independence.
Who is Juan Pablo Duarte?
This is the most famous character in Dominican Carnival, known for its devilish mask and colorful costume.
What is Diablo Cojuelo?
This famous Dominican singer is known as the “King of Merengue.”
Who is Juan Luis Guerra?
This is the capital of the Dominican Republic
What is Santo Domingo?
This Dominican track and field star won Olympic gold in the 400m in 2024.
Who is Marileidy Paulino?
This historic site in Santo Domingo marks the location where the Dominican Republic’s independence was proclaimed on February 27, 1844.
What is La Puerta del Conde?
Dominican city known for hosting one of the most extravagant Carnival celebrations in this month.
What is La Vega?
Known as “El Jefe,” this Dominican dembow artist has gained international fame with hits like La Mamá de la Mamá and Singapur, making him one of the leading figures in the genre.
Who is El Alfa?
This body of water borders the Dominican Republic to the north.
What is the Atlantic Ocean?
This legendary Dominican baseball player, known as “Big Papi,” won multiple championships with the Boston Red Sox.
Who is David Ortiz?
This secret society, founded by Duarte, played a major role in securing Dominican independence.
What is La Trinitaria?
These small, inflated objects are carried by some Carnival characters and used to playfully hit spectators.
What are vejigas?
This painter from Bonao was renowned for his vibrant use of color and evocative depictions of rural Dominican life, earning him
Who is Candido Bido?
The Dominican Republic shares the island of Hispaniola with this other country.
What is Haiti?
Team from El Cibao that won the latest Copa Invernal of Baseball
Who is Las Aguilas?
The Dominican Republic briefly fell under colonial rule again in this year before regaining independence in 1865.
What is 1861?
This region of the Dominican Republic is known for its unique Carnival figure, the “Roba la Gallina.”
What is the Cibao?
This Dominican-American artist is known for mixing bachata and pop music, with hits like “Propuesta Indecente.”
Who is Romeo Santos?
This is the official currency of the Dominican Republic.
What is the Dominican Peso?
This Dominican ultra-distance swimmer became the first person to swim across all five continents, using open water swimming to promote global unity.
Who is Marcos Díaz?
These two other founding fathers, alongside Duarte, are credited with leading the independence movement.
Who are Francisco del Rosario Sánchez and Matías Ramón Mella?
Colorful festivity in February-March that blends influences from African, Indigenous, and European cultures.
What is the Carnival?
This Dominican fashion designer became the first of his country to achieve international fame, dressing celebrities and first ladies.
Who is Oscar de la Renta?
The Dominican Republic is home to this lake, the largest and lowest-elevation body of water in the Caribbean.
What is Lake Enriquillo?
This Dominican athlete, known as "Super Félix," won two Olympic gold medals in the 400m hurdles, making history as the first Dominican to win Olympic gold. Who is he?
Who is Félix Sánchez?