Exploring Puerto Rico: Facts and Culture

The video provides an overview of Puerto Rico, covering its history from Spanish rule to becoming a US territory. It explains the symbolism of the Puerto Rican flag and its currency. The cultural influences and the capital, San Juan, are highlighted, along with the national dish. The video shares interesting facts, including the coqui frog, Hurricane Maria's impact, El Yunque rainforest, Taino heritage, popular sports, tourism, national flower, and famous Puerto Ricans.

What does the name 'Puerto Rico' mean in Spanish?

• Rich Port

• Happy Land

• Beautiful Island

• Sunny Place

When did Puerto Rico become a territory of the United States?

• 1945

• 1898

• 1776

• 2000

What do the three red stripes on the flag of Puerto Rico represent?

• The three main cities

• The blood of soldiers

• The three branches of government

• The three main islands

What is the capital city of Puerto Rico?

• Arecibo

• Mayagüez

• Ponce

• San Juan

What is the national dish of Puerto Rico?

• Tacos

• Paella

• Arroz con Gandules

• Empanadas

What is the name of the little frog native to Puerto Rico?

• Sapo

• Rana

• Coqui

• Frogito

What natural disaster struck Puerto Rico on September 20th, 2017?

• Volcanic Eruption

• Hurricane Maria

• Tsunami

• Earthquake

What is the only tropical rainforest in the U.S. National Forest System?

• Daintree Rainforest

• Congo Rainforest

• Amazon Rainforest

• El Yunque National Forest

What is the national instrument of Puerto Rico?

• Bongos

• Maracas

• Guitar

• Cuatro

Which of the following celebrities is NOT from Puerto Rico?

• Shakira

• Jennifer Lopez

• Lin-Manuel Miranda

• Ricky Martin