El Salvadorian Culture
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- Q1
What is the traditional Salvadoran dish made of thick corn tortillas filled with cheese, meat, or beans, often served with curtido?
Arepas
Empanadas
Pupusas
Tamales
30s - Q2
Which famous Salvadoran artist is known for his colorful and surreal paintings that often depict village life and folklore? Known as El Salvador's National Artist.
Frida Kahlo
Diego Rivera
Salvador Dalí
Fernando Llort
30s - Q3
The capital city of El Salvador is:
San Salvador
San José
Santa Ana
San Francisco
30s - Q4
El Salvador is the only country in Central America that does not have a coastline on which major body of water?
Atlantic Ocean
Gulf of Mexico
Caribbean Sea
Pacific Ocean
30s - Q5
Which indigenous language is still spoken by some Salvadorans, particularly in the eastern part of the country?
K'iche'
Quechua
Nahuatl
Lenca
30s - Q6
What is the traditional Salvadoran beverage made from ground cocoa beans, water, and spices like cinnamon and cloves?
Atol de Elote
Coffee
Tamarind Juice
Horchata
30s - Q7
In Salvadoran culture, what is the name of the annual event that celebrates the Day of the Dead, where families honor their deceased loved ones by visiting cemeteries and creating elaborate altars?
Carnival
Fiesta de la Independencia
Semana Santa
Día de los Difuntos
30s - Q8
The UNESCO-listed archaeological site known for its Mayan ruins and pyramids, located in northern El Salvador, is called:
Tikal
Tazumal
Copán
Joya de Cerén
30s - Q9
Which famous Salvadoran soccer player is often regarded as one of the greatest midfielders in the history of the sport?
Andrés Iniesta
Cristiano Ronaldo
Lionel Messi
Jorge Gonzalez
30s - Q10
What type of traditional Salvadoran dance is characterized by intricate footwork and colorful costumes and is often performed at festivals and celebrations?
Merengue
Cumbia
Folklorico
Salsa
30s