Geography - Economy
Which crop is NOT grown in Maripí?
a) Coffee
b) Rice
c) Sugar cane
d) Cacao
b) Rice
Which river is NOT in Maripí?
a) Minero
b) Magdalena
c) Cantino
d) Guazo
b) Magdalena
What are the colors of the Maripí flag?
a) Green, white, and yellow.
b) Blue, yellow, and red.
c) Green, yellow, and blue.
d) Red, white, and green.
c) Green, yellow, and blue.
Which municipality lies to the north of Maripí?
a) Pauna.
b) Otanche.
c) Chiquinquirá.
d) San Pablo de Borbur.
a) Pauna.
What is the main purpose of bovine farming in Maripí?
a) For transport and labor.
b) For wool and fertilizer.
c) For meat and milk.
d) For leather and decoration.
c) For meat and milk.
Where is Maripí located?
a) Near the Pacific Ocean
b) West of the Oriental Mountain Range
c) In the Amazon forest
d) On the Caribbean coast
b) West of the Oriental Mountain Range
What do farmers grow in Maripí?
a) Coffee and cacao
b) Wheat and rice
c) Apples and grapes
d) Bananas and avocados
a) Coffee and cacao
What was the "Emerald War" about?
a) A war between neighboring towns for land.
b) A battle to defend Maripí from invaders.
c) A historical event celebrating emerald trade.
d) A conflict over emerald mining control.
d) A conflict over emerald mining control.
What can you see at the Pico Yanacá?
a) Emerald mines
b) Snow
c) Native plants and animals
d) Beaches
c) Native plants and animals
What food is popular during celebrations?
a) Burgers and fries
b) Loganiza and sancocho
c) Pizza and pasta
d) Sushi and rice
b) Loganiza and sancocho
Which product is made from sugar cane?
a) Bread
b) Panela
c) Rice
d) Cheese
b) Panela
What flowers are famous in Maripí?
a) Orchids
b) Tulips
c) Roses
d) Daisies
a) Orchids
In which year was Maripí founded as a municipality?
a) It was founded in 1784
b) It was founded in 1559
c) It was founded in 1776
d) It was founded in 1800
a) It was founded in 1784
How many schools are there in Maripí?
a)Two: Jorge Eliecer Gaitán and La CabañaSchools
b) Four: Jorge Eliécer Gaitán, La Cabaña, Zulia and Santa Rosa Schools
c) Three: Jorge Eliecer Gaitán, La Cabaña, and Zulia Schools
d) Five: Jorge Eliecer Gaitán, La Cabaña, Zulia, El Palmar, and San Sebastián Schools
c) Three: Jorge Eliecer Gaitán, La Cabaña, and Zulia Schools
What is the main health center in Maripí called?
a) Santa Bárbara Medical Center.
b) Rafael Salgado Health Center.
c) Maripí General Hospital.
d) Minero Community Clinic.
b) Rafael Salgado Health Center.
What is a famous mountain in Maripí?
a) Mount Everest
b) Yanacá
c) Andes
d) Sierra Nevada
b) Yanacá
What are some of the primary agricultural products of Maripí?
a) Coffee, citrus fruits, cocoa, cassava, plantains, and sugar cane.
b) Apples, grapes, wheat, and potatoes.
c) Bananas, strawberries, rice, and avocados.
d) Mangoes, pineapples, barley, and soybeans.
a) Coffee, citrus fruits, cocoa, cassava, plantains, and sugar cane.
Where can emeralds still be found in Maripí today?
a) Chichipí, El Boquerón, and Yanacá peaks.
b) El Palmar, Hacienda Santa Bárbara, and the park.
c) Zulia, Santa Rosa, and La Carrera.
d) The Cantino, Minero, and Villamizar rivers.
c) Zulia, Santa Rosa, and La Carrera.
What is a popular eco-tourism activity in Maripí?
a) Surfing
b) Hiking
c) Skiing
d) Sailing
b) Hiking
What special contest happens during the Maripense Festivals?
a) Coffee Brewing Contest
b) Reinado de la Panela (Panela Queen Contest)
c) Emerald Mining Competition
d) Singing Contest
b) Reinado de la Panela (Panela Queen Contest)
What is Maripí famous for mining?
a) Diamonds
b) Emeralds
c) Gold
d) Coal
b) Emeralds
What are two species of fish raised in Maripí?
a) Red tilapia and cachama.
b) Trout and catfish.
c) Salmon and red snapper.
d) Carp and bass.
a) Red tilapia and cachama.
What was the period of “bonanza esmeraldera” known for in Maripí?
a) Economic growth based on emerald mining.
b) Development of coffee and cocoa plantations.
c) Expansion of cattle farming and dairy production.
d) Construction of schools and public libraries.
a) Economic growth based on emerald mining
How many rural districts (veredas) does the municipality of Maripí have?
a) 8
b) 12
c) 10
d) 9
d) 9
What day is the local market day in Maripí?
a) Wednesday
b) Saturday
c) Sunday.
d) Friday
c) Sunday.