Dive into the rich and fascinating history of Cuba with our captivating trivia quiz! From iconic figures like Fidel Castro to pivotal events such as the Bay of Pigs invasion and the Cuban Missile Crisis, this quiz challenges your knowledge and tests your memory of one of the most intriguing countries in the Americas.
Whether you’re a history buff or simply curious about Cuba’s culture, geography, and political milestones, these questions offer a great opportunity to learn and enjoy at the same time. Each answer unravels a piece of Cuba’s complex story, making it perfect for those who appreciate depth and detail in their trivia.
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What is the capital city of Cuba?
Santiago de Cuba
Santiago de Cuba
Camagüey
Camagüey
Havana
Havana
Cienfuegos
Cienfuegos
Which sea surrounds the northern coast of Cuba?
Caribbean Sea
Caribbean Sea
Atlantic Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Mediterranean Sea
Mediterranean Sea
Gulf of Mexico
Gulf of Mexico
What is Cuba’s official language?
Spanish
Spanish
English
English
Portuguese
Portuguese
French
French
Which currency is primarily used in Cuba?
Dollar
Dollar
Colon
Colon
Euro
Euro
Peso
Peso
Cuba is known as the largest island in which region?
Mediterranean
Mediterranean
Pacific
Pacific
Caribbean
Caribbean
Atlantic
Atlantic
Which musical genre, with origins in Cuba, is world-famous for its vibrant rhythms?
Salsa
Salsa
Flamenco
Flamenco
Merengue
Merengue
Tango
Tango
Who was the revolutionary leader who became Cuba’s Prime Minister in 1959?
Che Guevara
Che Guevara
Fidel Castro
Fidel Castro
José Martí
José Martí
Raúl Castro
Raúl Castro
Which year did the Cuban Missile Crisis take place, bringing the world to the brink of nuclear war?
1959
1959
1968
1968
1962
1962
1971
1971
What is the famous fortified bay where a failed invasion by exiles occurred in 1961?
Havana Bay
Havana Bay
Guantánamo Bay
Guantánamo Bay
Matanzas Bay
Matanzas Bay
Bay of Pigs
Bay of Pigs
Cuba is known for which iconic type of hand-rolled export?
Rum
Rum
Coffee
Coffee
Chocolate
Chocolate
Cigars
Cigars
Which religious practice is a blend of West African traditions and Catholicism, widely practiced in Cuba?
Candomblé
Candomblé
Shango
Shango
Vodou
Vodou
Santería
Santería
Which famous American author lived in Cuba for almost 20 years and wrote ‘The Old Man and the Sea’ there?
William Faulkner
William Faulkner
F. Scott Fitzgerald
F. Scott Fitzgerald
Ernest Hemingway
Ernest Hemingway
Mark Twain
Mark Twain
What is the tallest mountain in Cuba?
Pico Duarte
Pico Duarte
El Yunque
El Yunque
Pico Turquino
Pico Turquino
Gran Piedra
Gran Piedra
Which Cuban city is famous for its colonial architecture and pastel-colored houses?
Trinidad
Trinidad
Holguín
Holguín
Santa Clara
Santa Clara
Varadero
Varadero
Which body of water lies south of Cuba?
Sea of Japan
Sea of Japan
Caribbean Sea
Caribbean Sea
Baltic Sea
Baltic Sea
Adriatic Sea
Adriatic Sea
Who was the famous Cuban poet and independence leader killed in the Battle of Dos Rios in 1895?
José Martí
José Martí
Antonio Maceo
Antonio Maceo
Carlos Manuel de Céspedes
Carlos Manuel de Céspedes
Máximo Gómez
Máximo Gómez
Which animal, now an emblem of the country, is Cuba’s national bird?
Crane
Crane
Flamingo
Flamingo
Pelican
Pelican
Trogon (Tocororo)
Trogon (Tocororo)
What 1950s-era fleet of vehicles is iconic on Cuban streets today?
Electric scooters
Electric scooters
Double-decker buses
Double-decker buses
American classic cars
American classic cars
Horse-drawn buggies
Horse-drawn buggies
Which dance style is considered a symbol of Cuban music and culture?
Rumba
Rumba
Waltz
Waltz
Polka
Polka
Foxtrot
Foxtrot
Cuba gained formal independence from which country in 1902?
Portugal
Portugal
France
France
Spain
Spain
United States
United States
Who succeeded Fidel Castro as president in 2008?
Raúl Castro
Raúl Castro
Ramiro Valdés
Ramiro Valdés
Miguel Díaz-Canel
Miguel Díaz-Canel
Che Guevara
Che Guevara
In which Cuban city is the famous Varadero Beach located?
Santiago de Cuba
Santiago de Cuba
Varadero
Varadero
Havana
Havana
Cienfuegos
Cienfuegos
Which UNESCO World Heritage site is famous for its tobacco plantations and limestone mountains?
Ciénaga de Zapata
Ciénaga de Zapata
Cabo de San Antonio
Cabo de San Antonio
Viñales Valley
Viñales Valley
Old Havana
Old Havana
What is the name of the Cuban national dish featuring rice and black beans?
Congrí
Congrí
Paella
Paella
Ropa Vieja
Ropa Vieja
Moros y Cristianos
Moros y Cristianos
Which U.S. naval base is located on the southeastern tip of Cuba?
Guantánamo Bay Naval Base
Guantánamo Bay Naval Base
Portsmouth Naval Base
Portsmouth Naval Base
Norfolk Naval Station
Norfolk Naval Station
Bath Iron Works
Bath Iron Works
What year did Christopher Columbus land on Cuba?
1519
1519
1476
1476
1492
1492
1502
1502
Which mineral resource has been a key part of the Cuban economy since the 20th century?
Iron
Iron
Nickel
Nickel
Gold
Gold
Coal
Coal
Which traditional Cuban music ensemble features acoustic guitars, maracas, and double bass?
Mariachi
Mariachi
Son
Son
Fado
Fado
Tango
Tango
What is the largest freshwater lake in Cuba?
Lago Enriquillo
Lago Enriquillo
Lake Titicaca
Lake Titicaca
Laguna de Leche
Laguna de Leche
Lake Nicaragua
Lake Nicaragua
Which event in October 1962 brought the U.S. and the Soviet Union to a near-conflict over Cuba?
Operation Mongoose
Operation Mongoose
Bay of Pigs
Bay of Pigs
Platt Amendment Incident
Platt Amendment Incident
Cuban Missile Crisis
Cuban Missile Crisis
Which Cuban province is known for producing the highest-quality tobacco?
Sancti Spíritus
Sancti Spíritus
Pinar del Río
Pinar del Río
Ciego de Ávila
Ciego de Ávila
Las Tunas
Las Tunas
What is the official flower of Cuba?
White mariposa (jasmine)
White mariposa (jasmine)
Red hibiscus
Red hibiscus
Lily
Lily
Rose
Rose
Which battle in 1898 marked the end of Spanish colonial rule in Cuba?
Battle of Dos Rios
Battle of Dos Rios
Battle of Playa Girón
Battle of Playa Girón
Battle of Cárdenas
Battle of Cárdenas
Battle of Santiago de Cuba
Battle of Santiago de Cuba
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