Haiti

Haiti Geography

100

What is Haiti's capital? 

Port-au-Prince

200

Haiti shares the island of Hispanola with what country?

Dominican Republic

300

Which mountain range runs through most of Haiti?

Massif de la Selle

400

Haiti experienced an earthquake in which year? 

2010 OR 2021

500

What is Haiti's largest river, flowing through the Artibonite Valley

Artibonite River

Haitian History

100

Who led the Haitian Revolution? 

Toussaint Louverture

200

In what year did Haiti declare independence from France?

1804

300

Haiti was the first independent nation led by people of what background?

Enslaved slave/ African

400

Who was Haiti's first emperor? 

Jean-Jacque Dessalines

Culture & Traditions

100

Official language of Haiti

Haitian Creole

200

What popular Haitian dish is known for rice and beans?

Diri ak pwa

300

Which celebration occurs annually in Haiti?

Carnival

400

What is religion made in Haiti known as? 

Voodoo/ Vodou

Cities

100

Haiti's capital and largest city is...

Port-au-Prince

200

Northern city famous for its rich colonial history

Cap-Haitien

300

Southern city known for vibrant arts and carnival

Jacmel

Haitian Society

100

Haitis most popular sport

Soccer / Football

200

Most commonly used form of public transportation

Tap-tap buses

300

This music originates in Haiti...

Konpa

400

Main staple food grown by farmers

Corn (Maize)

500

Haiti's traditional drum based dance music, used in voodoo

Rara