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Dominican Trivia

From merengue beats to historic flag-raising moments, show off your Dominican smarts with a dash of flavor and flair!

EXAMPLE QUESTIONS

In terms of land area, is the Caribbean nation of the Dominican Republic smaller or larger than the U.S. state of Florida?

Smaller

What is the name of the crispy, slightly burnt rice layer that forms at the bottom of the pot in Dominican cooking?

Concón

Which natural attraction near Puerto Plata features 27 cascading waterfalls and natural pools enticing for adventurous swimmers?

Damajagua

Which religious order founded the first university in the Americas in Santo Domingo?

Dominican Order

Which Dominican hurdler became his nation’s first two-time Olympic gold medalist by winning the 400-meter hurdles at Athens 2004 and London 2012?

Félix Sánchez