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  Cuba, the Pearl of the Antilles   great trivia quiz  
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Cuba is the largest of all of the islands in the Caribbean Sea. Take a brief tour of its history and culture!
Average, 10 Qns, milliesmall, Nov 14 13
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  Would You Believe...   popular trivia quiz  
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So you thought cigars and Castro were all there is to Cuba? Here are some more interesting facts about this Caribbean nation.
Average, 10 Qns, zorba_scank, Jan 21 11
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  Cuba    
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There's much more to Cuba than communism and cigars. How much do you know about this fascinating island? This is my first quiz, so I am open to suggestions for improvement.
Tough, 10 Qns, clebybeb, Nov 22 18
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Mixed Cuba Trivia Questions
1. Christopher Columbus reached the island of Cuba on October 27, 1492. Where did Columbus believe he had landed?

From Quiz Cuba, the Pearl of the Antilles

Answer: Kingdom of Kublai-Kan (China)

Christopher Columbus was familiar with the Marco Polo journeys. Therefore, he believed he had landed in the kingdom of Kublai-Kan as described by Marco Polo. It was also documented in his diaries that when he saw the island of Cuba, he stated, "It is the most beautiful land that human eyes have ever seen".

2. Would you believe Cuba housed the remains of a famous European explorer until the end of the 19th century? The remains of which explorer were taken from Cuba to Spain in 1898 after the Spanish were defeated in the Spanish American War?

From Quiz Would You Believe...

Answer: Christopher Columbus

Columbus first discovered the island of Cuba on 28th October, 1492 and claimed the territory for Spain renaming it Juana in honour of Don Juan, the son of the Spanish King Fernando. After his death, Columbus was first buried in Seville in Spain. Later they were moved to the Dominican Republic before being taken to Havana, Cuba in 1795 where they remained till the Spanish were forced to leave Cuba in 1898 after being defeated by the Americans. Columbus' after death journey made a full circle with his remains now housed in the Cathedral of Seville.

3. Buses are the main transportation in Cuba. These buses are named after which animal?

From Quiz Cuba

Answer: Camel

Camel ("camello" in Spanish) buses got their name because they are big, bulky, and too noisy, just like camels. They also resemble camels, due to the large "humps" on both sides of the roof. Camel buses can hold up to 300 people, making great pickpocket territory, so you'd better protect your wallet! Inside, they are very uncomfortable, crowded, and hot. Some people even get sick or faint from the heat inside camel buses.

4. The original inhabitants of the island of Cuba consisted of several tribes which included the Guanahatabeyes, Tainos and Ciboneyes who lived in harmony with one another. What did these peacekeeping tribes originally name their land?

From Quiz Cuba, the Pearl of the Antilles

Answer: Caobana

The original Cubans were vegetable farmers and fishermen of mollusks and turtles, who originally named their land "Caobana", resembling the word "Cubana". The name "Cuba" originated from this native dialect. Many cities in Cuba also bear their native dialect names such as Camajuani, Guanacayabo and Baracoa.

5. Would you believe that Cuba is the only communist country in the Western hemisphere? There are other self-declared communist states. On which continent will you find these countries?

From Quiz Would You Believe...

Answer: Asia

Three of the countries are China, Vietnam and Laos. While North Korea is widely regarded as a communist state, the country follows an ideology known as 'Juche' which can be interpreted as 'the Spirit of Self Reliance' that was developed by the former President, Kim II-Sung. There are other countries headed by Communist Parties, most notably Nepal, but these governments have been elected following a democratic process. Cuba was declared a socialist state guided by the ideas of José Martí, Marx, Engels and Lenin by the Constitution of 1992.

6. Cueva Grande de Santa Catalina is one of the most unique underground limestone caves in Cuba. It contains something that can grow up to over a meter! What is this unusually giant specimen?

From Quiz Cuba

Answer: Mushroom

This species of poisonous mushroom grows nowhere else in the world. Cueva Grande de Santa Catalina has eleven kilometers of dark passages, and was declared a National Monument in 1996.

7. What is the official language of Cuba?

From Quiz Cuba, the Pearl of the Antilles

Answer: Spanish

The official language of Cuba is Spanish. Fifteen percent of the residents in Cuba also speak Haitian Creole, which is the main language of the people of Haiti. Basque is a language spoken by the inhabitants of the Pyrenees which border the countries of Spain and France.

8. Would you believe the collapse of the Soviet Union triggered an economic crisis in Cuba? How is this period of economic recession now known?

From Quiz Would You Believe...

Answer: Special Period

The entire name for this period is the "Special Period in Peacetime" which was later shortened to "Special Period". The loss of Soviet subsidies coupled with the decline in food, medicine and petroleum imports affected the Caribbean country severely leading to a decrease of almost 35% in the Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

9. Cuba houses many wonders of the animal kingdom, and the manjuari is no exception. It is a creature that has managed to survive since prehistoric times, but what kind of creature is it exactly?

From Quiz Cuba

Answer: Fish

The manjuari is an alligator-headed fish roaming only in Cuba, and has been for millions of years since the dinosaurs died out. Although it is classified as a fish, the manjuari can crawl onto land for short periods of time, out of the calm waters where it usually resides. It can grow to over a meter in length and weigh forty kilograms.

10. How many stars are on the Cuban flag?

From Quiz Cuba, the Pearl of the Antilles

Answer: One

The Cuban flag consists of three blue stripes, two white stripes, and a red triangular emblem with one white star in the center. The red triangle stands for freedom and equality for all.

11. On a list of largest islands in the world, where would Cuba rank? Do NOT count continents, even Australia or Antarctica.

From Quiz Cuba

Answer: 16th

At 40,543 square miles, Cuba is the 16th largest island in the world. Greenland is by far first, New Guinea is second, and Borneo is third.

12. What is the commercial hub and capital of Cuba?

From Quiz Cuba, the Pearl of the Antilles

Answer: La Habana

La Habana is the capital of Cuba and the largest city on the island with over 11 million inhabitants in 2012 data. Santiago de Cuba was the second most populated Cuban city in 2012, with approximately 500,000 inhabitants. Varadero is an internationally known beach visited by worldwide tourists on a yearly basis. Manzanillo is a port city in Cuba.

13. Cuban Javier Sotomayor has been considered the world's best at what track and field sport?

From Quiz Cuba

Answer: High jump

Javier Sotomayor has won gold medals in the Olympics, World Championships, and several other major contests. He set the world record at the time of his retirement in 2001 for 2.45 meters (8 feet, 46 inches). Sotomayor was the first high jumper to exceed 2.44 meters (8 feet).

14. What are Cuba's most exported products?

From Quiz Cuba, the Pearl of the Antilles

Answer: sugar, tobacco, coffee, nickel

Cuba's most exported products include sugar, tobacco, coffee and nickel. Sugar export has actually declined over the years, but has remained one of the top exported products. China, Canada and Spain participate in trade with Cuba.

15. In 1492, Christopher Columbus embarked on the island of Cuba, but he didn't know it. What very different place did the famous explorer believe he had arrived at?

From Quiz Cuba

Answer: China

Many believe Columbus first landed in Cuba, but really that was not until after he found San Salvador. Columbus believed that the world was spherical, unlike almost everyone else (they thought it was flat). With Queen Isabella's permission, he sailed across the Atlantic to prove he was right. Columbus found the "New World" and helped Spain conquer most of the Americas.

16. What type of government does Cuba have?

From Quiz Cuba, the Pearl of the Antilles

Answer: Single Party State Communism

Cuba's government has long been controlled by the Communist Party originally led by President Fidel Castro. The government was controlled by the Castro brothers in 1958 after they overthrew the previous president, Fulgencio Batista.

17. Cuban dictator Fidel Castro was hated by many. When he was in charge, approximately how many attempts or plots to assassinate or dethrone Castro had been made?

From Quiz Cuba

Answer: 600

It sounds crazy, but Castro won at least 638 times. Most of the assassination attempts were reputedly by the Central Intelligence Agency. Many plots were very creative, such as explosive seashells, poisoned wetsuits, and even a drink to make Castro's beard fall out causing him to lose his pride.

18. Would you believe that the resort town of Varadero has been attracting tourists since the late 19th century? What kind of geographical feature is the town located on?

From Quiz Would You Believe...

Answer: Peninsula

The tip of the peninsula which is called Punta Hicacos is the northernmost point of the island of Cuba. While initially considered an elite tourist resort, the town was further developed in the 1990s with a number of 4-star and 5-star hotels coming up to cater to the growing visitors. While Cuba is commonly thought of as one island, it actually consists of several archipelagos apart from the main island.

19. While giving a long speech outside, a very awkward thing happened to Castro, causing him to need to postpone the rest of his speech. What was it?

From Quiz Cuba

Answer: Castro almost fainted from the heat

After a few hours of his speech, Castro appeared faint and was gasping for words. He was led to his seat to rest. Castro claimed that he felt faint and tired from the heat. He said he did not get any sleep last night, and would continue his speech later that day.

20. What U.S. president initially allocated funds to prepare an invasion to Cuba in 1960?

From Quiz Cuba, the Pearl of the Antilles

Answer: Dwight D. Eisenhower

Former President and General Dwight D. Eisenhower initially allocated millions of U.S. dollars and planned the training of troops in South America to prepare an invasion to Cuba. President John F. Kennedy was made aware of this after he won the Presidency.

21. Well-known spirits company, Bacardi, was founded in Santiago de Cuba in 1862. Which alcoholic beverage, distilled from sugarcane, is it most famous for?

From Quiz Would You Believe...

Answer: Rum

This family owned company shifted its headquarters from Cuba to the Bahamas in the 1960s once Fidel Castro began nationalising all private companies. Would you believe that the company's lawyers helped draft Helms-Burton Act of 1996 which sought to strengthen US embargo against Cuba? Otto Reich, a lobbyist on behalf of the Bacardi company drafted section 211 of the 1999 Omnibus appropriations act which prevented Cuban products that were taken over by the state after the Cuban revolution from owning those trademarks. This bill is also known as the Bacardi Act.

22. Fidel Castro held one of the longest terms in office ever. How many years was he dictator of Cuba?

From Quiz Cuba

Answer: 49

Fidel Castro was dictator of Cuba from 1959 to 2008. He retired only when his 81 years of age caused him very ill health.

23. What world religious leader visited Cuba in 2012?

From Quiz Cuba, the Pearl of the Antilles

Answer: Pope Benedict XVI

Pope Benedict XVI visited Cuba in March 2012. His three day itinerary included meeting with the Castro brothers and holding an outdoor religious service in the city of Santiago de Cuba. He was not the first Pope to have ever visited the island. Pope John Paul II previously visited Cuba in January 1998.

24. On a trip to Havana, you may be surprised to see the city full of vintage American cars. What is the slang term used for these vehicles?

From Quiz Would You Believe...

Answer: Yank Tank

Would you believe these cars are maintained without access to original American spare parts since the US embargo in 1962? The Yank Tanks, also known as maquinas, have been forced to use adapted Soviet technology and various other regular household items in lieu of original parts ever since then.

25. Cuba is the home of the smallest species of a particular type of animal in the world. What type is it?

From Quiz Cuba

Answer: Bird

The bee hummingbird is the smallest bird in the world, and it can be found only in Cuba. It gets its name because, well, it's not much bigger than a bumblebee. Bee hummingbirds usually weigh under two grams.

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