ACSA
What Caribbean island is split between French and Dutch control?
A. St. Martin
B. Hispaniola
C. Barbados
D. Trinidad & Tobago
St. Martin! The island has been split between the French and Dutch since 1648, with the French side being 20 sq miles and Dutch 13 sq miles.
What is this tasty purple starch characteristic of desserts from the Philippines?
Ube!
Ube is a variety of purple yam that tastes slightly of coconut, makes for delicious desserts and baked goods!
Where is the famous Brazilian statue Christ The Redeemer located?
A. Rio De Janeiro
B. São Paulo
C. Brasília
D. Pamplona
Rio De Janeiro!
Christ the Redeemer statue is the largest Art Deco design ever built in the history of the world. The statue portrays Jesus with arms open, symbolizing welcome and peace. It was completed in 1931 and stands 98 feet (30 metres) tall, its horizontally outstretched arms spanning 92 feet (28 metres).
Doubles, pholourie, and curried goat are all foods of what Caribbean country?
Trinidad & Tobago
How many times has the Philippines been colonized?
Three. There are considered to be three colonial eras in Philippine history: Spanish (1521-1898), American (1898-1946), and Japanese occupation (1941-1946). The Philippines has been independent since 1946.
(Though Britain technically occupied Manila for 18 months during the Seven Years War).
Which American rapper, known for hits like "Give Me Everything," was born in Miami to Cuban immigrant parents?
Pitbull (Armando Christian Pérez).
Pitbull is a prominent figure in the music industry, blending Latin influences with hip-hop and pop. His background reflects Miami's diverse culture, and he often incorporates themes of resilience and celebration in his music.
Mozambique has one of the longest coastlines in Africa. How long does it stretch?
A. 1,600 Miles
B. 1,000 Miles
C. 2,000 Miles
D. 1,300 Miles
1,600 Miles!
This makes it the 4th longest coastline in Africa behind that of South Africa, Madagascar, and Somalia.
What is the name of the Filipino restaurant that has won a Michelin Star and has been featured on the TV show the Bear?
A. Davao
B. Kasama
C. Jollybee
D. Manilla
Kasama!
Kasama (a Tagalog word meaning "togetherness"), the world's first Filipino Michelin-Starred restaurant, is located in Chicago with a laid-back brunch eatery and tasting menu at night.
Mate is the national drink of what country?
A. Argentina
B. Venezuela
C. Chile
D. Brazil
Argentina! Mate is a traditional, caffeine-rich herbal tea that is a vital part of Argentinian culture. It is a stimulating, greenish drink made from steeping dried leaves from the yerba mate plant in hot water. It's also known as chimarrão or cimarrón, and ka'ay in Guarani.
What Southern Africa country is home to the oldest desert in the world?
Namibia! The Namib Desert there is considered the world's oldest desert, dating back at least 55 million years.
What is the Philippines’ biggest export to the United States?
People!
With 10% of the entire country's population working abroad, this quip reflects high demands for Filipino labor in predominantly Western countries, with many Overseas Filipino Workers (or OFWs) working in very poor vulnerable conditions to send money (remittances) home to the Philippines. Total remittances constitute approximately 33.3 billion U.S. dollars each year.
What ancient city is known as the center of the Inca Empire, located in present-day Peru?
A. Lima
B. Cusco
C. Iquitos
D. Trujillo
Cusco!
This city was the capital of the Inca Empire and is renowned for its archaeological significance, serving as a gateway to Machu Picchu and a hub of Inca culture.