Venezuela Quiz Part 2: Angel Falls, Arepas, and Andean Culture

How well do you know Venezuela?

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

• 1. Venezuela is home to the world's highest uninterrupted waterfall. What is its name?

  • (A) Iguazu Falls
  • (B) Niagara Falls
  • (C) Angel Falls
  • (D) Victoria Falls

• 2. What is the name of the corn dough pancake, a staple food in Venezuela?

  • (A) Tortilla
  • (B) Arepa
  • (C) Naan
  • (D) Crêpe

• 3. The "relámpago del Catatumbo" or Catatumbo lightning is a unique natural phenomenon that occurs over which body of water?

  • (A) Orinoco River
  • (B) Caribbean Sea
  • (C) Lake Maracaibo
  • (D) Guri Reservoir

• 4. What is a significant aspect of social etiquette when visiting a Venezuelan home?

  • (A) Arriving exactly on time
  • (B) Arriving 15-30 minutes late is considered polite
  • (C) Not bringing a gift
  • (D) Leaving immediately after eating

• 5. Venezuela has a strong tradition in which international beauty pageant, having won numerous titles?

  • (A) Miss World
  • (B) Miss Earth
  • (C) Miss International
  • (D) All of the above

• 6. What is "Joropo," in the context of Venezuelan culture?

  • (A) A spicy sauce
  • (B) A traditional style of music and dance
  • (C) A type of woven hammock
  • (D) A New Year's celebration

• 7. What is the national instrument of Venezuela?

  • (A) Guitar
  • (B) Maracas
  • (C) Cuatro
  • (D) Piano

• 8. In Venezuelan family culture, what is highly valued?

  • (A) Individualism and independence from a young age
  • (B) Strict formality between family members
  • (C) Close family ties and the concept of the extended family
  • (D) Living far away from one's parents

• 9. What is a "bodega" in a Venezuelan neighborhood?

  • (A) A large supermarket
  • (B) A small, family-run convenience store
  • (C) A wine cellar
  • (D) A dance hall
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