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How did the Dominican Republic get it's name?
The name Dominican originates from Saint Dominic who established the first university of the New World in Santo Domingo.
Who were the original people of the Dominican Republic?
The Taino people.
Who is Our Lady of Altagracia and why is she celebrated?
Our Lady of High Grace is the protective and spiritual mother of the Dominican people.
What are the seasons of the Dominican Republic?
There are two distinct seasons: dry season and rainy season.
Who is Sammy Sosa?
A Dominican-American who played in Major League Baseball for 18 seasons.
What is salpicon? Do you like it?
A Dominican dish made with mixed seafood and vegetables served cold.
Who was Bartholomew Columbus?
He founded the city of Santo Domingo.
What is sancocho?
Soup consisting of rice, generally red or black beans, some root vegetables and meat.
What is Our Lady of Mercy Day?
Christopher Columbus erected a cross on top of a hill and the Virgin Mary appeared near the cross when the Spaniards clashed with the natives.
When is Independence Day? How do you celebrate?
February 27
Who was Juan Pablo Duarte?
The founding father of the Dominican Republic known as the Father of the Nation.
What did Christopher Columbus first call the island?
La Isla Española
Did the United States ever control the Dominican Republic?
No, however there have been U.S. military interventions and occupations in the Dominican Republic.
True or False: The national animal of the Dominican Republic is a bird called a palmchat.
True!
What is the national fruit of the Dominican Republic?
 
Passion Fruit
 
Dragonfruit
 
Banana
 
Pineapple
What is the largest city in the Dominican Republic.
The capital, Santo Domingo.
What is the name for the currency (money) of the Dominican Republic?
 
Peso
 
Dollar
 
Yen
 
Euro
What is the main language spoken in the Dominican Republic?
 
Spanish
 
English
 
French
 
Italian
The capital of the Dominican Republic is called ____________.
 
Santo Domingo
 
Santa Flamingo
 
Taipei
 
Washington D.C.
What is the traditional dance music from the Dominican Republic called?
 
merengue
 
monchichi
 
monotone
 
merimba
What is the national sport of the Dominican Republic?
 
baseball
 
basketball
 
hockey
 
tennis
What precious stone comes from the Dominican Republic?
 
amber
 
diamonds
 
jade
 
gold
What are the three main colors of the Dominican Republic's flag and what makes the flag unique?
Red, white, and blue. It is the only flag in the world with the Christian Bible on it.
True or False: The Dominican Republic is an island country that shares a border with Haiti.
True!