History of Puerto Rico

With what other name do you know Puerto Rico?

• Boryquen

• Borinken

• Borinquen

• Vorinquen

• Vorynken

In what year was Puerto Rico discovered by Cristobal Columbus?

• 1593

• 1492

• 1943

• 1493

• 1400

When was the telephone service established?

• 1895

• 1896

• 1897

• 1898

• 1899

4. What hurricane passed through Puerto Rico in 1998?

• Maria

• George

• Hugo

• Irma

• San Ciriaco

5. Which town was founded in 1512?

• San Juan

• Ponce

• San German

• Arecibo

• Mayaguez

What tree was introduced in Puerto Rico in 1542?

• coconut

• palm

• mango

• orange

• avocado

What theater opened in 1839?

• German Rosario

• Yagüez

• Tapia

• La Perla

• Sol

When Spanish Government abolished slavery in Puerto Rico?

• 1700

• 1973

• 1872

• 1972

• 1873

In 1895 what was adopted as a national symbol?

• The Shield

• Maga flower

• Coqui

• Puerto Rican flag

• Hymn

When does Spain allows for PR to govern itself?

• 1895

• 1896

• 1796

• 1897

• 1800