Cuba civics quiz: questions and answers
All 20 general civics quiz questions about Cuba with answers and explanations, grouped by topic. This is a learning quiz, not an official exam. Select a question to see the answer.
Constitution and government 4 questions
Head of state, parliament, courts and the constitution.
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In which year was Cuba’s current Constitution approved by referendum?
2019
It was ratified on 24 February 2019.
What is Cuba’s national legislature called?
The National Assembly of People's Power
The Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular is unicameral.
What is the official language of Cuba?
Spanish
Spanish is the official language of Cuba.
What is Cuba’s second largest island, a special municipality?
Isla de la Juventud
Isla de la Juventud (Isle of Youth) is Cuba's second largest island and is governed as a special municipality.
History and national symbols 10 questions
Independence, key dates, flag, anthem and other national symbols.
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Who is Cuba’s national hero and the author of ‘Versos sencillos’?
José Martí
José Martí (1853–1895) is Cuba's national hero.
Who began the War of Independence with the Grito de Yara in 1868?
Carlos Manuel de Céspedes
Céspedes freed his slaves and launched the war on 10 October 1868.
On which date is the Triumph of the Revolution celebrated?
1 January
Batista fled on 1 January 1959.
What did the attack of 26 July 1953 target?
The Moncada Barracks
The attack in Santiago de Cuba gave the July 26 Movement its name.
What is Cuba’s national bird?
The tocororo (Cuban trogon)
Its red, white and blue plumage matches the flag.
What is Cuba’s national flower?
The mariposa (white butterfly jasmine)
Women in the independence wars are said to have hidden messages in it.
What is Cuba’s national anthem?
La Bayamesa (Himno de Bayamo)
Perucho Figueredo composed it in 1868.
Which European country ruled Cuba before 1898?
Spain
Cuba was a Spanish colony from the early 1500s until Spanish rule ended in 1898.
On what date was the Republic of Cuba formally established?
20 May 1902
The Republic of Cuba was formally established on 20 May 1902, after a period of US military occupation.
On what date did the Cuban Revolution take power?
1 January 1959
The revolutionary forces took power on 1 January 1959, a date marked as the Triumph of the Revolution.
Geography and society 5 questions
Capital, geography, languages, currency and public holidays.
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What is the capital of Cuba?
Havana
Havana (La Habana) is the capital and largest city.
What is Cuba’s highest peak?
Pico Turquino
Pico Turquino is in the Sierra Maestra.
What is shown in the red triangle of the Cuban flag?
A white five-pointed star
The flag, known as La Estrella Solitaria (the Lone Star), has a white star in a red triangle beside blue and white stripes.
Which of these is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Cuba?
Viñales Valley
The Viñales Valley, known for its limestone hills and tobacco farming, was inscribed by UNESCO in 1999.
What is Cuba’s national bird, whose colours echo the flag?
The tocororo
The Cuban trogon, or tocororo, has red, white and blue plumage like the national flag.
Naturalisation rules 1 questions
What the law requires for citizenship: residence, language, tests, fees and dual nationality.
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How many years of permanent residence does the new Citizenship Law require for naturalisation (general rule, draft)?
Five
Two years for spouses or parents of Cubans by birth.
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