Countries & Capitals
What is the capital of Cuba?
Havana
What is a tortilla commonly made from in Mexico?
Corn or wheat flour
What Latin dance is strongly associated with Cuba?
Salsa (also acceptable: rumba)
Which Mexican artist is famous for her colorful self-portraits?
Which Cuban American singer was known as the Queen of Salsa?
What language is widely spoken across Latin America and Spain?
Spanish
What is the capital of Spain?
Madrid
What Spanish rice dish is often cooked with saffron and seafood, meat, or vegetables?
Paella
What Spanish dance is known for expressive footwork and hand movements?
Flamenco
Which Cuban American singer was known as the Queen of Salsa?
Celia Cruz
What holiday in Mexico honors and remembers loved ones who have died?
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
Which country is home to the ancient city of Machu Picchu?
Peru
What Cuban dish is made from shredded beef simmered in tomato sauce?
Ropa vieja
What Dominican Republic music and dance style features a lively two-step rhythm?
Merengue
Which Puerto Rican baseball player was known for his athletic skill and humanitarian work?
Roberto Clemente
What are the dates of Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States?
September 15–October 15
Which country is directly south of the United States?
Mexico
What fruit is used to make a batida de lechosa?
Papaya
What Puerto Rican music genre blends Caribbean rhythms with hip-hop and dancehall influences?
Reggaeton
Which American labor leader, born in New Mexico, co-founded the United Farm Workers with César Chávez?
Dolores Huerta
What is a quinceañera traditionally a celebration of?
A girl's 15th birthday
What is the largest Spanish-speaking country by population?
Mexico
What are tamales commonly wrapped in before steaming?
Corn husks or banana leaves
What traditional Mexican music ensemble often includes trumpets, violins, and guitars?
Mariachi
Which Colombian author wrote One Hundred Years of Solitude?
Gabriel García Márquez
What word describes the mixture of different cultures, traditions, and backgrounds in a community?
Cultural diversity