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Which country shares an island with the Dominican Republic but has faced extreme poverty and historical challenges?

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Haiti

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What major economic distinction characterizes the Dominican Republic compared to its neighbor Haiti over the past twenty years?

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It has experienced one of the fastest economic growth rates in Latin America.

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Which language is NOT an official language in Haiti?

Options: French, Spanish, Creole, None of the others

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Spanish

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Approximately what percentage of Dominicans identify as Catholic?

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95%

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Which religion coexists with Catholicism in Haiti?

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Voodoo

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What names did the Taíno people give to the island?

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Quisqueya and Ayiti

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What does the name "Quisqueya" or "Ayiti" reflect about the indigenous Taíno worldview?

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Their connection to nature and the land

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What made Haiti's declaration of independence in 1804 historically significant?

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It became the first independent Black republic and inspired other liberation movements.

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What long-term consequence did the indemnity imposed by France have on Haiti’s development?

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It drained Haiti's economy, trapping it in debt for over a century.

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What reforms implemented by Haiti during its occupation of the Dominican side caused backlash among Dominicans?

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Land redistribution and language restrictions