- 1. Haitian Independence Day, also known as Independence Day of Haiti or Jour de l'indépendance, is celebrated on January 1st each year to commemorate Haiti's independence from France. On this day in 1804, the Haitian people declared themselves free from colonial rule, making Haiti the first independent black republic and the only nation established as a result of a successful slave revolt. The day is marked with various ceremonies, parades, cultural events, and fireworks displays across Haiti and in Haitian communities around the world, celebrating the country's rich history, culture, and resilience.
When is Haitian Independence Day celebrated?
A) February 1
B) January 1
C) March 1
D) December 25
- 2. In which year did Haiti gain its independence from France?
A) 1776
B) 1804
C) 1820
D) 1850
- 3. The Haitian flag is composed of which two colors?
A) Black and white
B) Green and yellow
C) Red and white
D) Blue and red
- 4. What is the capital city of Haiti?
A) Cap-Haïtien
B) Gonaïves
C) Port-au-Prince
D) Jacmel
- 5. Which famous Haitian musician became an international superstar with hits like 'The Carnival'?
A) T-Vice
B) Michel Martelly
C) Wyclef Jean
D) Sweet Micky
- 6. What is the name of the historic fortress in Haiti that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
A) Citadelle Laferrière
B) Sans-Souci Palace
C) Château de Marmelade
D) Palais National
- 7. Haiti shares the island of Hispaniola with which other country?
A) Puerto Rico
B) Cuba
C) Jamaica
D) Dominican Republic
- 8. Which Haitian national hero is known as the 'father of Haitian independence'?
A) Jean-Jacques Dessalines
B) Alexandre Pétion
C) Henri Christophe
D) Toussaint Louverture
- 9. What geological phenomenon caused widespread destruction in Haiti in 2010?
A) Tsunami
B) Hurricane
C) Volcano eruption
D) Earthquake
- 10. What is the main religion practiced in Haiti?
A) Roman Catholicism
B) Vodou
C) Islam
D) Protestantism
- 11. Which country occupied Haiti from 1915 to 1934?
A) France
B) United States
C) England
D) Spain
- 12. What is the literal translation of 'Ayiti', the indigenous Taíno name for the island?
A) Land of water
B) Land of eternal sunshine
C) Land of high mountains
D) Land of promise
- 13. Which Haitian-American musician is famous for hits like 'Doo Wop (That Thing)' and 'Killing Me Softly'?
A) Sweet Micky
B) Wyclef Jean
C) Michel Martelly
D) Lauryn Hill
- 14. Who led the Haitian Revolution that led to independence from France?
A) Simon Bolivar
B) Napoleon Bonaparte
C) Toussaint Louverture
D) George Washington
- 15. What was the original name of Haiti before independence?
A) Jamaica
B) Dominican Republic
C) Martinique
D) Saint-Domingue
- 16. Which country recognized Haiti as an independent nation in 1825?
A) France
B) Portugal
C) Spain
D) England
- 17. In which city was Haiti's independence officially proclaimed?
A) Jacmel
B) Port-au-Prince
C) Cap-Haïtien
D) Gonaïves
- 18. What official language is spoken in Haiti?
A) Spanish
B) French
C) English
D) Dutch
- 19. What traditional dance form is popular in Haiti, especially during cultural celebrations?
A) Samba
B) Hip Hop
C) Ballet
D) Rara
- 20. Who was the first black republic to achieve independence?
A) Jamaica
B) South Africa
C) Haiti
D) Ghana
- 21. What is the highest mountain in Haiti?
A) Pic La Selle
B) Mont Pourri
C) Mont Organisé
D) Morne Noir
- 22. What body of water surrounds the southern and western coasts of Haiti?
A) Gulf of Mexico
B) Caribbean Sea
C) Atlantic Ocean
D) Pacific Ocean
- 23. What is the national flower of Haiti?
A) Hibiscus
B) Lily
C) Rose
D) Sunflower
- 24. What is the approximate population of Haiti today?
A) 18 million
B) 5 million
C) 11 million
D) 9 million
- 25. What is the currency used in Haiti?
A) Peso
B) Haitian gourde
C) US Dollar
D) Euro
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