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Amazing Cuba. Kaleidoscope of Questions. Quiz

The online quiz series “Amazing Regional Studies. Kaleidoscope of Questions. Quiz series " (100 Countries of the World) was published as separate books on the online-platforms.

Each country in the series is explored through 25 questions, which encourage independent research, comparisons between countries, fact -checking and the search for patterns and differences.

If you’re interested in new technologies and territories, you’ll not only learn many interesting facts about the national characteristics of countries around the world but also learn to find analogies and generalizations when comparing nature, sociology, economics, and culture.

Each country in the “Amazing Regional Studies. Kaleidoscope of Questions. Quiz series” series is examined through 25 questions and includes a sequence of five modules.

Module 1: General Information: 1. Borders, Country Map, 2. Flag Symbolism, 3. Coat of Arms Symbolism, 4. Toponymy, Etymology of Names, 5. Money

Module 2: Nature: 1. Mountains, 3. Water Resources, 3. Landscape Features, 4. Flora, 5. Fauna

Module 3: People: 1. Nations, Ethnic Groups, 2. Languages, Linguistics, 3. National Dishes, Culinary Arts, 4. People’s Way of Life (Rules of Conduct, Traditions), 5. Famous People of the Past and Present

Module 4: Economics: 1. Urbanization, Capital, 2. Agriculture, Food Security, 3. Export, Trade, 4. Energy, Transport, Technology, 5. Attractions, Tourism

Module 5: Culture: 1. Music, 2. Sports, 3. Religion, 4. Holidays, Festivals, 5. Art

The online quiz includes problem question and question with possible answer options.

Amazing Cuba. Kaleidoscope of Questions. General Information

Cuba General 1

How is an island different from an archipelago? Bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean Sea, and the Gulf of Mexico, Cuba is the largest of the Greater Antilles, located south of the Tropic of Cancer. The distance from Cuba to the United States at the narrowest point of the Florida Straits is 180 km; to Hispaniola, home to Haiti and the Dominican Republic, across the Windward Passage is 77 km; to Jamaica through the Strait of Colon is 140 km; and to Mexico through the Yucatan Channel is 210 km. Cuba is not a solitary island, but an archipelago, and has approximately the same latitude as…

1. Japan 2. New Zealand 3. Madagascar 4. Galapagos Islands 5. Hong Kong

Cuba General 2

Why are flags rectangular? How was the five-pointed flag formed? The three blue stripes of the Cuban flag symbolize the three parts into which the Spanish divided Cuba; the two white stripes represent the desire for independence; the red triangle represents equality, fraternity, liberty, and the blood shed in the struggle for the island’s independence; and the white star symbolizes freedom. Which flags of the world do not have red?

1. Turkey and Monaco 2. Indonesia and Poland 3. Russia and Japan 4. Latvia and Austria 5. Cyprus and Brazil 6. Spain and Belgium 7. Nepal and Mexico 8. Bhutan and Uganda

Cuba General 3

What is more important: the coat of arms or the flag? The coat of arms of the Republic of Cuba is shaped like a shield divided into three parts. The rising sun of Liberty is visible in the distance. Palm trees and mountain peaks are symbols of Cuba’s patriotism, freedom, and independence. The key on the coat of arms, located between the Florida and Yucatán peninsulas, locks the entrance to…

1. Gulf of Mexico 2. Sargasso Sea 3. Bering Strait 4. Bay of Biscay 5. Hudson Bay 6. Carpentaria

Cuba General 4

How did a Soviet nuclear missile aimed at the United States change the course of history? The conflict erupted over the deployment of medium-range missiles in Turkey in 1961, which could reach major industrial centers of the USSR. In turn, after reaching an agreement with Fidel Castro, the USSR deployed its nuclear weapons in Cuba. The American blockade of Cuba was the longest economic war in history. Who was the first US president to visit Cuba since 1928?

1. Joe Biden 2. George Washington 3. Barack Obama 4. Donald Trump

5. Ronald Reagan 6. Bill Clinton

Cuba General 5