Haiti

What was the magnitude of the earthquake in Haiti?

• 7.2 on the ritcher scale

• 7.3 on the ritcher scale

• 7.4 on the ritcher scale

• 7.5 on the ritcher scale

Choose a cause for the disaster in Haiti.

• The country is very close to the sea.

• Urban agglomerations with buildings in poor condition.

• The country is on a tectonic plate.

• The country is on the coco and nasca tectonic plates.

On what date did the Haiti earthquake occur?

• Agust 4, 2012

• August 24, 2012

• January 20, 2010

• January 12, 2010

What is the capital of Haiti?

• Port-au-Prince

• Cap-Haïtien

• Gonaïves

• Les Cayes

Which language is primarily spoken in Haiti?

• Spanish

• French

• English

• Portuguese

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What is the official currency of Haiti?

• Haitian dollar

• US dollar

• Haitian gourde

• Euro

Which of the following is a famous Haitian author?

• Edwidge Danticat

• Gabriel García Márquez

• Chinua Achebe

• Haruki Murakami

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What is the predominant religion in Haiti?

• Christianity

• Voodoo

• Islam

• Buddhism

Which body of water lies to the west of Haiti?

• Caribbean Sea

• Atlantic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Gulf of Mexico

What is the historical significance of January 1st in Haiti?

• Independence Day

• National Heroes Day

• Labor Day

• Constitution Day