Puerto Rico and Ecuador Trivia

What year did Puerto Rico become a US territory?

• 1947

• 1592

• 1816

• 1898

What is the traditional Puerto Rican music genre that features guitar and maracas?

• Bachata

• Bomba

• Salsa

• Flamenco

What is the capital city of Puerto Rico?

• San Juan

• Caguas

• Aguadilla

• Ponce

Which national park in Puerto Rico is known for its bioluminescent bay?

• Parque Nacional Cerro Gordo

• Bosque Estatal del Nuevo Milenio

• El Yunque

• Vieques National Wildlife Refuge

Answer explanation

In the waters of Mosquito Bay, there are organisms named Pyrodinium bahamense, Dinoflagellates (dinos).  These “dinos” are responsible for this amazing natural phenomenon.  When the “dinos” come into contact with another organism or shaken they produce a bright burst of blue light.

What is the currency used in Puerto Rico?

• Euro

• US Dollar

• Sol

• Peso

What year did Ecuador gain independence from Spain?

• 1815

• 1492

• 1822

• 1912

Who was the famous liberator that played a key role in Ecuador's independence?

• Simón Bolívar

• Sonia Sotomayor

• Lin-Manuel Miranda

• Dolores Huerta

Answer explanation

Bolivar became the most powerful leader in South America, nicknamed “El Libertador” (the liberator) for helping Ecuador, Bolivia, Venezuela, Peru, Panama, and Colombia become independent from Spain . Today, July 24 is celebrated as Simon Bolivar Day throughout Latin America. Bolivar was inspired by the American Revolutionary War.

What is the traditional Ecuadorian dish made of corn and meat, often served with avocado?

• Fritada

• Gazpacho

• Paella

• Patatas bravas

Answer explanation

Fritada is a typical dish in Ecuadorian cuisine. Its main ingredient is braised pork. It is a traditional dish from the highlands, and its origins date back to the colonial era, to the beginning of the 19th century.

What is the capital city of Ecuador?

• Latacunga

• Galápagos

• Baños

• Quito

What famous islands, located off the coast of Ecuador, are known for their unique wildlife?

• The Galápagos Islands

• The Amazon Islands

• The Baños Islands

• The Cotopaxi Islands