History & Heritage
Hispanic Heritage Month begins on this date each year.
What is September 15th
This Colombian singer is known for “Hips Don’t Lie.”
Who is Shakira
Tacos are most closely associated with this country.
What is Mexico
This Puerto Rican artist is known for “Tití Me Preguntó.”
Who is Bad Bunny
The capital of Mexico.
What is Mexico City
Hispanic Heritage Month begins on September 15 because several Central American countries celebrate this.
What is Independence Day
Born in Chile, known for The Last of Us and The Mandalorian.
Pedro Pascal
This food is made from corn dough and fillings wrapped in corn husks or leaves.
What are tamales
This 2021 Disney movie takes place in Colombia and centers on the Madrigal family.
What is Encanto
The capital of Colombia.
What is Bogotá
This Mexican holiday honors loved ones who have died.
What is Día de los Muertos
This Puerto Rican playwright and actor created the musical Hamilton.
Who is Lin-Manuel Miranda
This drink made with rice, cinnamon, and sugar is often served in Mexican cuisine.
What is Horchata
This Mexican artist is famous for her self-portraits.
Who is Frida Kahlo
This country is home to Machu Picchu.
What is Peru
“Latino/a/x/e” generally refers to people with roots in this region.
Latin America
This Dominican-American baseball player is known by the nickname “Big Papi.”
Who is David Ortiz
Pastries commonly filled with meat, cheese, or vegetables.
What are Empanadas
This singer is often called the “Queen of Tejano Music.”
Who is Selena Quintanilla
The capital of Argentina.
What is Buenos Aires
Name 3 countries that celebrates their independence on September 15. (there are more than 3, but name all to win an extra 100 points)
Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, or Nicaragua
This Supreme Court Justice was the first Latina to serve on the Court.
Who is Sonia Sotomayor
Pupusas are a traditional food from this country.
What is El Salvador
This Puerto Rican dance and music tradition combines drumming with African, Spanish, and Caribbean influences.
What is bomba
This is the only Central American country where English—not Spanish—is the official language.
What is Belize