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200

What is Puerto Rico's capital, once named Ciudad de Puerto Rico?

San Juan

200

What are the three main buildings on Hunter College's main campus? (Not including baker theater and Thomas Hunter)

The East, West, and North Buildings

200

What park sits on top of a burial ground containing the remains of twenty thousand people?

Washington Square Park

200

This Puerto Rican artist has ranked as the No. 1 Global Top Artist on Spotify, being known for albums like 'debi tirar mas fotos' and being dubbed the 'King of Latin Trap'

Bad Bunny

200

What is this staple marinated pork-shoulder called? 

Pernil

400

One of the 7 natural wonders of the world is located in Puerto Rico- what is it?

El Yunque

400

This building of Hunter College was the first one established, and is where many clubs host events now. 

Thomas Hunter Hall

400

What original name did Times Square carry before renaming in 1904?

Longacre Square

400

This artist is known for his Reggaeton, being the mind behind global hits like Gasolina.

Daddy Yankee

400

This is a deep-fried green banana and yautía (root vegetable) fritters stuffed with seasoned beef or seafood

Alcapurrias

600

What is the indigenous group of Puerto Rico (and most of West Indies)?

The Taino people

600
You will oftentimes find the animal that our mascot is inspired by flying above us 

A Hawk 

600

What transit system connects Manhattan to an island in the East River using aerial cables?

Roosevelt Island Tramway

600

This person is a songwriter, actor, filmmaker, and producer known for his work on Hamilton, In the Heights, and various Disney soundtracks. 

Lin Manuel Miranda

600
These are twice-fried green plantains, best seasoned with salt (president opinion)

Tostones

800

What was the major rebellion against Spanish colonial rule in Puerto Rico that had began September 23rd, 1868?

Grito de Lares

800

This is Hunter College's social work building, also the location of CENTRO. 

The Silberman School of Social Work
800

What landmark contains arches where sound travels across the ceiling from one corner to another?

Grand Central Terminal

800

This artist is known for his Salsa music and activism, creating hits like 'O Que Sera'. He is known as 'El Malo' (or 'El Malo del Bronx'), the name being used as the title on his debut album in 1967. 

Willie Colon 

800

These are mashed, fried green plantains seasoned with garlic, olive oil, and pork cracklings (chicharrón), often stuffed with chicken, seafood, or beef.

Mofongo

1000
What was the original name for Puerto Rico given by the Taino people? 

Borikén (Borinquen)

1000

When was Hunter College founded, and who founded it?

Founded in 1870 by Thomas Hunter

1000

What animal pays no rent but acts like the landlord of New York City subways and sidewalks?  

The Rat

1000

This instrument is a string instrument derived from the Spanish guitar, featuring 10 strings arranged in 5 pairs and a distinctive violin-like shape. You'll oftentimes hear it in Plena or Salsa and other music genres. 

The Cuatro 

1000

This is a foundational aromatic paste made of onions, garlic, sweet peppers (ají dulce), cilantro, and culantro.

Sofrito