Haiti Quiz Part 2: Citadelle Laferrière, Vodou Art, and Rich History

How well do you know Haiti? Part 2

Test your knowledge of Haiti with these 10 new questions. Choose the best answer for each question and see your score at the end!

• 1. What is a "tap tap"?

  • (A) A type of music
  • (B) A brightly painted bus or pick-up truck used as a shared taxi
  • (C) A traditional dance
  • (D) A spicy food

• 2. The historic Citadelle Laferrière was built for what purpose?

  • (A) As a royal palace
  • (B) To protect against a potential French invasion
  • (C) As a religious temple
  • (D) As an astronomical observatory

• 3. What is "Barbancourt"?

  • (A) A famous brand of Haitian rum
  • (B) A type of coffee
  • (C) A traditional dish
  • (D) A historical site

• 4. What is the name of the large, mountainous island that Haiti shares with the Dominican Republic?

  • (A) Cuba
  • (B) Hispaniola
  • (C) Jamaica
  • (D) Puerto Rico

• 5. What is a common characteristic of Haitian art?

  • (A) Minimalist and abstract
  • (B) Vibrant colors and themes from daily life and Vodou
  • (C) Black and white photography
  • (D) Realistic portraits of historical figures

• 6. What is "kremas"?

  • (A) A spicy soup
  • (B) A sweet and creamy alcoholic beverage
  • (C) A type of bread
  • (D) A fish stew

• 7. Who was Toussaint Louverture?

  • (A) A famous Haitian painter
  • (B) A leader of the Haitian Revolution
  • (C) A celebrated musician
  • (D) The founder of Port-au-Prince

• 8. What is a major environmental challenge facing Haiti?

  • (A) Over-tourism
  • (B) Deforestation
  • (C) Air pollution
  • (D) Melting glaciers

• 9. What is the "Marché en Fer" (Iron Market)?

  • (A) A famous public market in Port-au-Prince
  • (B) A museum of industry
  • (C) A historical fortress
  • (D) A railway station

• 10. What is a common feature of Haitian storytelling?

  • (A) The use of proverbs and folklore
  • (B) A strict adherence to historical facts
  • (C) A preference for written stories over oral ones
  • (D) A lack of humor