Puerto Rico Culture: Avancemos 2

Question 1

What is the common name for el Castillo de San Felipe del Morro?
A: Castillo

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Question 2

What is the capital of Puerto Rico?
A: San Jose

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Question 3

What is the currency of Puerto Rico?
A: US dollar

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true

Question 4

What is the percussion instrument that is very popular in Latin music?
A: Timbal

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true

Question 5

Jose Campeche is considered the...
A: The best timbalero

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true

Question 6

Where is the largest mall in the Caribbean?
A: Panama

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Question 7

What two colors does "el Parque de Bombas" in Ponce, Puerto Rico have?
A: Red and Black

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Question 8

What are 'mascaras de vejigante' made from?
A: Cascaras de coco y paper mache

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true

Question 9

What is the name of a dance music from Africa that is popular in Puerto Rico?
A: Bomba

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true

Question 10

How are Costa Rican 'carretas' decorated?
A: With dark colors and tribe designs

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Question 11

What is a 'timbalero'?
A: Plays the guitar

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true

Question 12

Name a music style of Puerto Rico.
A: Pop, Afro-music, tango

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true

Question 13

Why did the Spanish build el Castillo de San Felipe del Morro?
A: to defend the island

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Question 14

What is Puerto Rico also known as?
A: Borinquen

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Question 15

What indigenous group lived on the island of Puerto Rico before the arrival of the Spanish?
A: Panama

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Question 16

In what celebration would you see a 'vejigante'?
A: Carnaval or l Fiesta de Santiago Apostol

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true

Question 17

In Puerto Rico, 'parrandas' are a popular tradition during what time of the year?
A: Summer

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Question 18

Name two typical handicrafts from Puerto Rico.
A: Casitas and tallas

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true

Question 19

'Casitas' are typically made from...
A: gold and silver

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true

Question 20

'Molas' are a typical handicraft from what country?
A: Puerto Rico

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true

Question 21

What is the most known handicraft in Costa Rica?
A: la carreta

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true

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