Haitian Culture Curriculum Guide

HAITI BOARD GAME
ANSWER KEY
1. The Indian word “Haiti” means Land of the Mountains.
2. Haiti's heritage is mostly African and French.
3. The climate of Haiti is similar to other tropical Caribbean Islands.
4. Citrus fruits grow in Haiti, primarily grapefruits and oranges as well as bananas. For
centuries, coffee and sugar have been very popular.
5. Much of the country is mountainous. The highest peak is in the south. It is called Saddle
Mountain.
6. The nation's capital is located in the south and is the country's main port. It is called
Port-au-Prince.
7. A massive mountaintop fortress, which was built nearly two centuries ago by 20,000 men, is
called The Citadelle.
8. In the Gulf of Gonave, there is a large island popular with snorkelers and scuba divers for its
beautiful coral reef. It is called Gonave Island.
9. In the town of Jacmel on Haiti's south coast, there is interesting architecture and magnificent
beaches. Also, there is a natural mountain pool fed by waterfalls called Bassin Blue.
10. Known in the 17 th Century as the Pearl of the Antilles, this northern city is where Christopher
Columbus celebrated the first Christmas in the New World. It is called Cap Haitien.
11. Brightly painted buses, which are typical of Haiti, are called Tap-Tap.
12. The official languages of Haiti are French and Haitian Creole.
13. All Haitians speak Haitian Creole.
14. Independence Day is celebrated in Haiti on January 1 st .
15. Oral Tradition is very important in Haiti. When stories are told, the storyteller shouts,
“Krik.” If the people want to hear the tale they shout, “Krak.”
16. This famous Haitian leader abolished slavery in Haiti. His name is Toussaint Louverture.
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