Guadeloupe

Food and drink

100

This popular Guadeloupean dish combines rice, beans, and stewed meat, flavored with Creole spices.

colombo 

200

This tropical fruit, often associated with cocktails, grows abundantly in Guadeloupe

pineapple 

300

This strong alcoholic beverage, made from sugarcane, is a staple of Guadeloupean drinks.

rum 

400

This fried treat, often filled with codfish, is a popular street food in Guadeloupe.

accras

500

This Creole dessert is made with coconut, condensed milk, and cinnamon.

coconut flan 

geography

100

Guadeloupe is located in this body of water.

Caribbean sea 

200

Guadeloupe consists of two main islands. Name either one.

•  "Basse-Terre" or "Grande-Terre"?

300

This active volcano is located on Basse-Terre.

"La Soufrière"

400

this small archipelago, part of Guadeloupe, is known for its coral reefs and marine biodiversity.

les saintes 

500

Guadeloupe is an overseas region of this European country.

France 

history

100

Guadeloupe was first colonized by this European country in 1635.

France

200

Slavery in Guadeloupe was officially abolished in this year.

1848

300

This indigenous group was the first to inhabit Guadeloupe before European colonization.

Caribs (or Kalinago)

400

Guadeloupe became a French overseas department in this year.

1946

500

This conflict led to British control of Guadeloupe for a brief period in the 18th century.

Seven Years War

culture

100

This lively music and dance style, rooted in African traditions, is popular in Guadeloupe.

Gwo Ka

200

This festival, celebrated in February or March, is known for its parades, costumes, and music.

Carnival

300

This Creole dish, named after its clay cooking pot, is a traditional stew.

Matete

400

Guadeloupe's Creole language is heavily influenced by this language.

French

500

These traditional Guadeloupean percussion instruments are key to the island's music.

Ka drums

Famous people

100

This famous Guadeloupean writer is known for "Texaco," a novel celebrating Creole culture.

Patrick Chamoiseau

200

This Guadeloupe-born athlete won gold in the 2004 Olympics for France in the 400m hurdles.

Leslie Djhone

300

This Guadeloupean politician was the first Black woman to serve as Minister of Justice in France.

Christiane Taubira

400

This Guadeloupean soccer player became a star for the French national team and clubs like Arsenal.

Thierry Henry

500

This Guadeloupean-born philosopher and writer is known for his works on post-colonial identity.

Édouard Glissant