The Culture of Puerto Rico Quiz

Which cultures have influenced Puerto Rican traditions the most?

• Taino, European, and African

• Chinese and Japanese

• Mexican and Canadian

• Greek and Roman

What is Puerto Rico’s national anthem called?

• The Star-Spangled Banner

• La Borinqueña

• Preciosa Te Llevo Dentro

• Puerto Rico, Mi Amor

What is one of the most well-known Puerto Rican traditional dishes?

• Sushi

• Tacos

• Arroz con gandules

• Pasta Alfredo

Which of the following is NOT a Puerto Rican traditional dance or music style?

• Bomba

• Plena

• Salsa

• Flamenco

What is the meaning of Puerto Rico’s coat of arms?

• It represents a famous battle

• It symbolizes the history and religion of Puerto Rico

• It is just a decorative design

• It was borrowed from the United States

Many of our traditions are (a)   .

During (a)   we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.

The traditions of celebrating (a)   came to our culture from the Spaniards.

The fiestas patronales have their roots in the Spanish custom of assigning each village a (a)   .

Name two Puerto Rican traditions that have religious origins.