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Puerto Rico Culture: Avancemos 2

Question 1 of 21

1

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

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

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Question 2 of 21

1

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

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

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Question 3 of 21

1

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

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

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Question 4 of 21

1

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

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

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Question 5 of 21

1

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

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

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Question 6 of 21

1

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

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

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Question 7 of 21

1

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

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

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Question 8 of 21

1

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

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

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Question 9 of 21

1

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

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

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Question 10 of 21

1

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

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

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Question 11 of 21

1

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

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

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Question 12 of 21

1

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

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

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Question 13 of 21

1

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

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

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Question 14 of 21

1

What is Puerto Rico also known as?
A: Borinquen

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

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Question 15 of 21

1

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

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

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Question 16 of 21

1

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

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

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Question 17 of 21

1

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

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

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Question 18 of 21

1

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

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

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Question 19 of 21

1

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

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

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Question 20 of 21

1

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

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

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Question 21 of 21

1

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

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

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