55 Cuba Quiz Questions and Answers

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Want to test your knowledge with some Cuban trivia questions? You’ve come to the right place!

Located in the Caribbean, Cuba is one of the most beautiful islands in the world. It has a very interesting (and famous) history and some incredible natural landmarks.

As you might already know, I love travelling and quizzes about countries are my favourite.

I absolutely loved Cuba. Travelling there was always a dream and I have to admit, when I finally got the chance to go there, it exceed all my expectations.

Not only is Cuba absolutely stunning but Cuban people are so incredibly kind.

In this Cuba quiz, you will find 6 rounds of questions about Cuba (and the answers of course).

I’ve included various elements such as the Cuban revolution but also the cities such as Havana or Trinidad and the beautiful beaches.

Round 1: Easy Cuba Trivia Questions

1. Who was the leader of the Cuban Revolution?
2. What is the capital of Cuba?
3. Which year did the Cuban Revolution take place?
4. Who was the dictator of Cuba until the revolution?
5. Which US state is the closest to Cuba?
6. What is the official language of Cuba?
7. What is the currency of Cuba?
8. How many stars are on the Cuban flag?
9. In which town is Che Guevara buried?
10. What is the second largest city in Cuba?

Round 1: Easy Cuba Trivia Questions and Answers

1. Who was the leader of the Cuban Revolution? Fidel Castro
2. What is the capital of Cuba? La Havana
3. Which year did the Cuban Revolution take place? 1959
4. Who was the dictator of Cuba until the revolution? Fulgencio Batista
5. Which US state is the closest to Cuba? Florida
6. What is the official language of Cuba? Spanish
7. What is the currency of Cuba? Cuban Peso (CUP)
8. How many stars are on the Cuban flag? One
9. In which town is Che Guevara buried? Santa Clara
10. What is the second largest city in Cuba? Santiago de Cuba

CUBA TRIVIA: Fidel Castro was the leader of the revolution that throws Batista. He then ruled Cuba from 1959 to 2008.

Round 2: Cuba Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did Cuba gain formal independence?
   1. 1892
   2. 1902
   3. 1912
   4. 1922
2. On which day was the government of Fulgencio Batista overthrown?
   1. Christmas Eve
   2. Christmas Day
   3. New Year’s Eve
   4. New Year’s Day
3. What is the nearest city to Valle de los Ingenios?
   1. Viñales
   2. Santiago de Cuba
   3. Havana
   4. Trinidad
4. Which of the following is not a river in Cuba?
   1. Cauto
   2. Zaza
   3. Rio Grande
   4. Sagua la Grande
5. What is the literacy rate in Cuba?
   1. 69.8%
   2. 79.8%
   3. 89.8%
   4. 99.8%
6. When were Cubans allowed to buy mobile phones?
   1. 2008
   2. 1998
   3. 1988
   4. 1978
7. Which country occupies Guantánamo Bay Naval Station?
   1. Spain
   2. Mexico
   3. USA
   4. UK
8. What was the acronym of the Convertible Peso?
   1. CUP
   2. COP
   3. COV
   4. CUC
9. Which pope visited Cuba in 1998?
   1. Francis
   2. Benedict XVI
   3. John Paul II
   4. John Paul I
10. Who was Alejo Carpentier?
    1. A scientist
    2. An author
    3. A politician
    4. A doctor

Round 2: Cuba Multiple Choice Questions and Answers

1. When did Cuba gain formal independence? 1902
2. On which day was the government of Fulgencio Batista overthrown? New Year’s Day
3. What is the nearest city to Valle de los Ingenios? Trinidad
4. Which of the following is not a river in Cuba? Rio Grande
5. What is the literacy rate in Cuba? 99.8%
6. When were Cubans allowed to buy mobile phones? 2008
7. Which country occupies Guantánamo Bay Naval Station? USA
8. What was the acronym of the Convertible Peso? CUC
9. Which pope visited Cuba in 1998? John Paul II
10. Who was Alejo Carpentier? An author

Round 3: Cuba Quiz – True or False

1. Bacardi rum was created in Cuba.
2. Dominoes are a common past time in Cuba.
3. Salsa originated in Cuba.
4. There are no UNESCO World Heritage sites in Cuba.
5. Fidel Castro was a cigar aficionado.
6. Cuba is located on the island of Hispaniola.
7. Voting in Cuba is mandatory.
8. The cocktail mojito was invented in Cuba.
9. Fidel Castro was sentenced to prison.
10. In 2022, Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez is the president of Cuba.

Round 3: Cuba Quiz Answers – True or False

1. Bacardi rum was created in Cuba. True
2. Dominoes are a common past time in Cuba. True
3. Salsa originated in Cuba. True
4. There are no UNESCO World Heritage sites in Cuba. False
5. Fidel Castro was a cigar aficionado. True
6. Cuba is located on the island of Hispaniola. False
7. Voting in Cuba is mandatory. True
8. The cocktail mojito was invented in Cuba. True
9. Fidel Castro was sentenced to prison. True
10. In 2022, Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez is the president of Cuba. True

Round 4: Medium Cuba Trivia Questions

1. Which year did Christopher Columbus claim Cuba for Spain?
2. What is Cuba’s nearest neighbouring country?
3. Who was the leader of Cuba from 2008 to 2018?
4. Which city is the drink Canchanchara from?
5. What is the highest mountain in Cuba?
6. Which famous building is El Capitolio modelled after?
7. What does ‘cayo’ means in Spanish?
8. Which cuban dish means ‘old clothes’ in Spanish?
9. What is the name of Havana airport?
10. Which author famously wrote ‘My Mojito in La Bodeguita, My Daiquiri in la Floridita’?

Round 4: Medium Cuba Trivia Questions and Answers

1. Which year did Christopher Columbus claim Cuba for Spain? 1492
2. What is Cuba’s nearest neighbouring country? Haiti
3. Who was the leader of Cuba from 2008 to 2018? ​​Raúl Castro
4. Which city is the drink Canchanchara from? Trinidad
5. What is the highest mountain in Cuba? Pico Turquino
6. Which famous building is El Capitolio modelled after? The United States Capitol in Washington DC
7. What does ‘cayo’ means in Spanish? Key
8. Which Cuban dish means ‘old clothes’ in Spanish? Ropa Vieja
9. What is the name of Havana airport? José Martí International Airport
10. Which author famously wrote ‘My Mojito in La Bodeguita, My Daiquiri in la Floridita’? Ernest Hemingway

Round 5: Hard Cuba Trivia Questions

1. Cuba is home to the smallest bird in the world. Which one is it?
2. What is the name of the ration book used in Cuba?
3. What is Cuba’s most popular sport?
4. What is the longest river in Cuba?
5. Who founded the first Spanish settlement in Cuba?

Round 5: Hard Cuba Trivia Questions and Answers

1. Cuba is home to the smallest bird in the world. Which one is it? The bee hummingbird
2. What is the name of the ration book used in Cuba? Libretto
3. What is Cuba’s most popular sport? Baseball
4. What is the longest river in Cuba? Cauto River
5. Who founded the first Spanish settlement in Cuba? Diego Velazquez de Cuellar

Round 6: Cuba Picture Quiz

Round 6: Answers

1. El Morro Castle
2. Havana Cathedral
3. Che Guevara Mausoleum
4. Finca Vigia
5. Museum of the Revolution, Havana
6. El Nicho Waterfall
7. Cristo de La Habana
8. El Capitolio
9. José Martí Memorial
10. Manaca Iznaga Tower

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