Who Am I?
I was known as the "Queen of Tejano Music" and sang Como la Flor. Who am I?
Geography Check! This Spanish-speaking country is directly south of the United States.
Mexico.
I'm made with a tortilla folded around fillings like meat, beans, cheese, or vegetables. What am I?
Daddy Yankee, J Balvin, and Bad Bunny are known for this music style with a beat made for dancing.
Reggaeton.
True or Nah: Hispanic Heritage Month lasts longer than one week.
True.
I'm a Puerto Rican artist whose stage name sounds like a cute creature having a rough day. Who am I?
Bad Bunny
This is the largest country in Latin America--and Portuguese is its main language.
Brazil.
Colombia & Venezuela both claim versions of this round corn cake. It can be stuffed with meat, cheese, beans or other fillings.
An arepa.
This popular style of music and partner dancing has strong roots in Cuba and Puerto Rico. Also makes a delicious dip for tortilla chips.
Salsa.
True or nah: Hispanic and Latino mean exactly the same thing.
Nah. Hispanic generally connects to Spanish-speaking cultures, while Latino connects to Latin America. A person may identify as both, one, or neither.
I’m a Colombian singer known for songs like Hips Don’t Lie and Waka Waka.
Shakira
I’m a Caribbean island and a U.S. territory. My capital is San Juan. Name that place!
Puerto Rico.
This thick corn cake from El Salvador is usually filled with cheese, beans, or meat and cooked on a griddle.
A pupusa.
This fast-moving music and dance comes from the Dominican Republic. Usually has drums, an accordion, and a metal instrument called a güira.
Merengue.
Mexico celebrates its Independence Day on September 16. True or nah: It is the same day as Cinco de Mayo.
Nah. Cinco de Mayo is May 5 and remembers the Battle of Puebla—not Mexico’s Independence Day.
I was a Mexican artist known for colorful self-portraits that showed my identity, culture, and life experiences. Who am I?
Frida Kahlo.
This Central American country is home to a famous canal that connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
Panama.
This Puerto Rican dish is made by mashing fried plantains with garlic and other ingredients. Name that dish!
Mofongo.
This Mexican music tradition often features violins, trumpets, guitars, and musicians wearing matching charro suits.
Mariachi.
True or nah: The Maya, Mexica—or Aztecs—and Inca were the only Indigenous peoples living in Latin America before European colonization.
Nah. They were only a few of the many Indigenous nations and civilizations across Latin America and the Caribbean. Many of these communities are still here today.
I’m an Indigenous Mexican American activist and hip-hop artist. At age 15, I spoke to the United Nations about climate change. Who am I?
Xiuhtezcatl (shoe-TEZ-caht) Martínez
This South American country was once at the center of the Inca Empire and is home to Machu Picchu.
Peru.
Popular in Peru and other coastal countries, this dish is made by marinating raw fish or seafood in citrus juice.
Ceviche.
This traditional dance from Argentina and Uruguay is known for its dramatic steps, close partner movements, and serious facial expressions.
Tango.
Spanish is widely spoken in Latin America, but it isn’t the only language. Name one Indigenous language still spoken there today.
Quechua, Nahuatl, Guaraní, Aymara, or a Maya language.