33 Questions
What is the rhythm of African origin integral to Puerto Rican culture?
Bomba
Which of the following is NOT a word associated with Puerto Rican culture?
Monga
Who is known for documenting African American history in the United States?
Arturo Alfonso Schomburg
Which individual is recognized for founding schools accessible to children of all social classes?
Rafael and Celestina Cordero
Who is a notable figure in pop music ?
Rafael Hernández
What is slavery?
A system of forced labor with no pay
How were African slaves brought to America?
By force and against their will
What was the main aim of the colonizers in utilizing slaves?
To make money (profit)
What was the job of the slaves in America?
Planting and harvesting various crops
Which activity was involved in livestock farming as described in the text?
Raising sheep, cows, and goats
What was the purpose of using a trapiche in sugarcane production?
To extract cane juice
Bomba is an important aspect of Puerto Rican culture. What does it represent?
A rhythm of African origin integral to Puerto Rican culture
Julia de Burgos was a prominent figure in literature. What is she known for?
Leaving a significant literary legacy
The importation of African slaves to America was a direct consequence of which event?
The reduction in the Taino population
How were some African kingdoms involved in the slave trade?
They captured and sold prisoners as slaves to Europeans
Bomba is a type of Puerto Rican food influenced by African heritage.
True
The rhythms and drums are central to the performance of the Bomba dance.
True
Rafael and Celestina Cordero were significant contributors to the Puerto Rican music industry.
False
Arturo Alfonso Schomburg is known for his work in documenting the history of African Americans in the United States.
True
Julia de Burgos was a prominent politician in Puerto Rican history.
False
Slavery was a system of voluntary labor with full rights for the workers.
False
The decline in the Taino population led to the Spanish government officially allowing the importation of African slaves.
True
Some African kingdoms willingly participated in the slave trade by capturing and selling prisoners to European traders.
True
The main goal of slavery, from the colonizers' perspective, was cultural exchange.
False
Slaves in the Americas were often tasked with intellectual jobs, such as teaching and clerical work.
False
Domestic slaves typically worked in the fields, planting, and harvesting crops.
False
The Moret Law granted freedom to all slaves without exception.
False
Abolitionists were individuals who supported the continuation of slavery.
False
The Abolition of Slavery in Puerto Rico occurred on March 22, 1873.
True
Slaves considered as "Cimarrones" were those who were particularly skilled in a craft.
False
Why was the Moret Law important?
It granted freedom to part of the slave population.
What right should be granted to formerly enslaved individuals?
The right to freedom, equality, and access to the same opportunities as other citizens.
How can the government ensure that laws granting rights to formerly enslaved individuals are enforced?
By providing education on the rights of freed individuals.
Explore the African heritage in Puerto Rican culture through elements like Bomba rhythm, Mofongo, Pasteles, Alcapurrias, and significant contributions by Afro-descendants. Test your knowledge on words like Bembé, Candungo, Gongolí, and Monga.
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