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Quiz about Guadeloupe
Quiz about Guadeloupe

Guadeloupe Trivia Quiz


An easy quiz about my favourite island in the Caribbean.

A multiple-choice quiz by beachbabe2004. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
192,835
Updated
Apr 02 23
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
418
Last 3 plays: Guest 172 (3/10), Guest 107 (9/10), Guest 70 (10/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. What is the administrative capital of Guadeloupe? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What is the name of the volcano on the island? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Who was the first European to set foot on Guadeloupe? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What is the official language of Guadeloupe? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What is the name of the channel which separates Basse-Terre from Grande-Terre? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What is the currency of Guadeloupe? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What is the name of the main square in Pointe a Pitre? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which of these is NOT a typical Guadeloupean dish? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Ti moun' is the Creole word for... Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What is the name of the series of three waterfalls on Basse Terre? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What is the administrative capital of Guadeloupe?

Answer: Basse-Terre

Pointe a Pitre is the largest town on Guadeloupe but Basse Terre is the capital. Capesterre is a town on Basse-Terre and Gosier is on Grande-Terre.
2. What is the name of the volcano on the island?

Answer: Soufriere

La Soufriere is Guadeloupe's volcano and is still active. Grande Terre is the name for the Eastern part of Guadeloupe and Basse Terre is the Western part which is where the volcano is. Les Mamelles are two fairly high hills which look a bit like a pair of breasts hence the name!
3. Who was the first European to set foot on Guadeloupe?

Answer: Christopher Columbus

Columbus was in need of fresh water in 1493 when he landed on Guadeloupe. He apparently also discovered the pineapple growing in Guadeloupe.
4. What is the official language of Guadeloupe?

Answer: French

Guadeloupe is an overseas department of France and so French is the official language.
5. What is the name of the channel which separates Basse-Terre from Grande-Terre?

Answer: Riviere Salee

The Riviere Salee is a salt water river. Salee is the French word for salted.
6. What is the currency of Guadeloupe?

Answer: Euro

Guadeloupe is an overseas department of France and so has the same currency as mainland France. The Eastern Caribbean dollar and the US dollar are used on some of the other islands in the Caribbean.
7. What is the name of the main square in Pointe a Pitre?

Answer: Place de la Victoire

Place de la Victoire is a large concrete square next to the harbour in Point a Pitre. It's a fascinating place especially when the fish market is on in the mornings.
8. Which of these is NOT a typical Guadeloupean dish?

Answer: Bouillabaisse

Boudin is a sort of spicy blood pudding. Accras de morue is deep fried cod and colombo is a spicy dish made with chicken. They are all delicious!
9. Ti moun' is the Creole word for...

Answer: Child

Creole is the local patois in Guadeloupe and can be quite difficult to understand!
10. What is the name of the series of three waterfalls on Basse Terre?

Answer: Chutes du Carbet

Les Chutes du Carbet are spectacular. It's a long walk to visit them but once you get there you can go for a swim in the pool at the bottom to cool down. There are also hot water springs which you can bathe in after.
Source: Author beachbabe2004

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