As a result of our exploration in the Caribbean island of Puerto Rico since around two years ago, we have spread the word about our culture-and-history-related experiences so far. It is time to test your knowledge about some discoveries we shared through publication of ecotreasures ® stories under the culture section. You may dare yourself to answer the questions listed below without reading the articles again, or feel free to refresh your memory. If you are a first-time ecotreasures reader, dig up the information and catch up with our followers. Whether you are a recurrent ecotreasures reader or newbie, accepting the challenge to answer the Culture and History Quiz may be entertaining. You may even get together with family or friends, and test who is the most knowledgeable about ecotreasures experiences since quizzes have been published under all magazine’s sections in this issue.

Are you ready to embark on the new adventure?

The ecotreasures’ Culture and History Quiz:

1) A guided tour along the Old San Juan Wall let the ecotreasures crew to appreciate better the efforts carried out for the construction of fortifications built under the Spanish Crown nearby this site. What is the name of the fortification that helped Spanish Crown's soldiers to ambush those enemies who overcame the defensive attack from San Felipe del Morro Fort’s premises, as mentioned by the tour guide?

2) What is the name of the first defensive stone structure built under the Spanish Crown in the Caribbean island actually known as Puerto Rico?

3) Puerto Ricans’ African heritage has left a footprint in Puerto Rico’s culture. As you read the ecotreasures magazine, you will find out about an African music genre and a musical instrument (both part of Puerto Rico’s folklore) that share the same name. What is the name of such music genre and musical instrument?

4) Mofongo is a culinary creation part of Puerto Rico’s gastronomy. An ecotreasures article provides the recipe of a great mofongo. What is the name of a particular kind of ingredient that was stressed to be used for the creation of mofongo?

5) A guided walk down history lane in a former sugarcane hacienda in Puerto Rico was enlightening. The tour guide informed about the 19th century process for cane sugar production, and the variety of cane sugar. For instance, he mentioned that a particular plant leaf was used as filter during the production process of one type of unrefined cane sugar which has a stronger flavor than brown sugar.

a) What is the name of this type of unrefined cane sugar?

b) What is the common name of the plant with leaves that were used as filter for the production of the previously mentioned unrefined cane sugar?

Good luck! Curiosity leads to the knowledge path. Seek and you shall learn what you inquire and beyond that.