Nicaragua Quiz Part 2: Land of Lakes and Volcanoes

How well do you know Nicaragua? Part 2

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

• 1. Who is the famous poet from Nicaragua, known as the "father of Modernismo"?

  • (A) Pablo Neruda
  • (B) Rubén Darío
  • (C) Gabriel García Márquez
  • (D) Jorge Luis Borges

• 2. What is "gallo pinto"?

  • (A) A type of fruit
  • (B) A traditional dish of rice and beans
  • (C) A folk dance
  • (D) A musical instrument

• 3. The city of Granada is known for its well-preserved architecture from which colonial power?

  • (A) Portugal
  • (B) France
  • (C) Spain
  • (D) England

• 4. What is the name of the largest island in Lake Nicaragua, formed by two volcanoes?

  • (A) Isla de Ometepe
  • (B) Isla del Sol
  • (C) Isla de la Luna
  • (D) Isla Grande

• 5. What is a common characteristic of the Nicaraguan communication style?

  • (A) Very direct and to the point
  • (B) Indirect and polite
  • (C) Loud and boisterous
  • (D) Reserved and quiet

• 6. What is the "palo de mayo"?

  • (A) A traditional food
  • (B) A traditional Afro-Caribbean dance and music festival
  • (C) A religious holiday
  • (D) A type of clothing

• 7. What is a major environmental concern for Nicaragua?

  • (A) Air pollution
  • (B) Deforestation
  • (C) Overpopulation
  • (D) Water scarcity

• 8. What is the name of the active volcano near the city of León, popular for volcano boarding?

  • (A) Momotombo
  • (B) Cerro Negro
  • (C) Masaya
  • (D) Mombacho

• 9. What is a common way to address people respectfully?

  • (A) Using their last name only
  • (B) Using "Don" or "Doña" before their first name
  • (C) Using a nickname
  • (D) Using their professional title

• 10. What is a "fritanga"?

  • (A) A type of street food stall or casual restaurant
  • (B) A traditional dance
  • (C) A musical instrument
  • (D) A type of clothing