Influencing America
Which September holiday celebrates the cultures and histories of Americans whose families come from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central or South America?
What is Hispanic Heritage Month?
What does the word fiesta mean?
What is party?
This crispy Mexican chip is usually dipped in salsa or guacamole.
What is tortilla chips?
This Colombian singer/actress/activist performed the theme song at the 2010 FIFA World Cup, and since her "Hips Don't Lie", she has 100 million Facebook followers, more than anyone else.
Who is Shakira?
American composer, lyricist, playwright, rapper, and actor best known for creating and starring in the Broadway musicals In the Heights and Hamilton?
Who is Lin-Manuel Miranda?
Which Mexican holiday is celebrated on May 5th and is known in the U.S. for honoring Mexican culture with food, music, and festivals?
What is Cinco de Mayo?
What does the word libro mean?
What is book?
This food is a small pastry filled with meat or cheese.
What is an empanada?
Which Mexican‑Puerto Rican actress stars as Wednesday Addams in the hit Netflix show Wednesday?
Who is Jenna Ortega?
Former wide receiver for the New York Giants. In 2011, his first full year for the team, he helped lead the club to victory in Super Bowl XLVI
Who is Victor Cruz?
Which Dominican baseball player hit over 600 home runs and had a famous home‑run race in 1998?
Who is Sammy Sosa?
What does the word curiosidad mean?
What is curiosity?
This food is a tortilla with melted cheese inside.
What is a quesadilla?
Which Dominican-Puerto Rican actor is known for starring in movies such as Avengers, Avatar, and Guardians of the Galaxy?
Who is Zoe Saldana?
Which Puerto Rican artist became one of the most‑streamed musicians in the world and just performed at the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show?
Who is Bad Bunny?
Which famous artist helped create Cubism and had a 23‑word full name?
Who is Pablo Picasso?
What does the word esfuerzo mean?
What is effort?
This food is a staple in many Latin meals and is often served with rice.
What are beans?
Which Mexican painter is famous for her bold self‑portraits, bright colors, and iconic flower crowns?
Who is Frida Kahlo?
Which Portuguese soccer star is known for his incredible goal‑scoring, his “Siiuu!” celebration, and playing for teams like Real Madrid and Manchester United?
Who is Cristiano Ronaldo?
The 2012 U.S. Census found 38.3 million people in the United States spoke this language as their primary language, making it the 2nd most spoken language in America.
What is Spanish?
What does the word exito mean?
What is to succeed?
Which creamy green food is actually a fruit, even though many people think it’s a vegetable?
What is an avocado?
Which Puerto Rican Supreme Court Justice became the first Latina to ever serve on the U.S. Supreme Court and is often talked about in school lessons about diversity and leadership?
Sonia Sotomayor
Which Chilean actor is famous for playing a masked bounty hunter in The Mandalorian and a survivor protecting a teen girl in The Last of Us?
Who is Pedro Pascal?