Quiz questions about Haiti (Questions only)

1. The Caribbean island of Haiti gained independence from which country on 1st January 1803?

2. The 'Tonton Macoute' were the dreaded paramilitary police in which country?

3. There are two official languages in Haiti. One is French and is spoken by 10% of the population. What is, since 1987, the second official language spoken by the majority of the people in Haiti?

4. Which country is the only French-speaking REPUBLIC in the Americas?

5. Which island do the Dominican Republic and Haiti share?

6. Which dictator was assisted by the "ton-ton Macoutes"?

7. Which Caribbean republic shares the island of Hispaniola with Haiti?

8. In the 19th century, it is believed that Napoleon used poison gas to put down slave rebellions in Haiti and Guadeloupe. Plus or minus 5,000, how many slaves were executed?

9. What was the surname of Papa Doc and Baby Doc, both dictators of Haiti?

10. What are the six most populated countries in North America? (note: North America includes Central America and the Caribbean) One point for each correct answer.

11. Francois Duvalier, president of Haiti until his death in 1971, was known by what nickname?

12. Which two countries are located on the island Hispaniola?

13. What was the name of the dictator of Haiti who was known as Papa Doc?