Celebrations
What holiday on November 1–2 honors deceased loved ones in Mexico?
A) Cinco de Mayo B) Día de los Muertos C) Nochebuena
B) Día de los Muertos
What traditional Mexican sauce blends chili peppers, spices, and chocolate over meat? A) Salsa Verde B) Mole C) Chimichurri
B) Mole
What long mountain range runs all along the western edge of South America? A) The Pyrenees B) The Sierra Madre C) The Andes
C) The Andes
Which Mexican artist is globally famous for her self-portraits and vibrant artistic style? A) Isabel Allende B) Frida Kahlo C) Celia Cruz
B) Frida Kahlo
Question: What historical event does Cinco de Mayo commemorate? A) Mexican Independence B) Battle of Puebla C) End of the Mexican Revolution
B) Battle of Puebla
What famous rice dish featuring saffron, seafood, and meat originated in Spain? A) Risoto B) Mole C) Paella
C) Paella
What famous ancient Incan city sits high in the Andes Mountains of Peru? A) Machu Picchu B) Chichén Itzá C) Teotihuacán
A) Machu Picchu
What style of music and dance featuring acoustic guitars, song, and hand-clapping originated in Andalusia, Spain? A) Salsa B) Tango C) Flamenco
C) Flamenco
What 9-day celebration before Christmas reenacts Mary and Joseph's journey? A) Las Posadas B) Carnaval C) San Fermín
A) Las Posadas
What caffeine-rich herbal drink is traditionally shared from a hollowed gourd using a metal filter straw called a bombilla in South America? A) Mate B) Horchata C) Atole
A) Mate
Which South American country has two official capital cities (Sucre and La Paz)? A) Paraguay B) Bolivia C) Ecuador
B) Bolivia
What traditional Mexican musical ensemble typically features brass, string instruments, and charro suits? A) Mariachi B) Bachata C) Cumbia
A) Mariachi
What ring-shaped sweet bread with a hidden tiny figurine is served on January 6th during Three Kings Day? A) Pan de Muerto B) Rosca de Reyes C) Pan Dulce
B) Rosca de Reyes
What savory baked or fried pastry dough pocket filled with meat, cheese, or vegetables is common in South America? A) Empanada B) Arepa C) Tamale
A) Empanada
What sea borders the eastern and southern coasts of Spain? A) Caribbean Sea B) Mediterranean Sea C) Baltic Sea
B) Mediterranean
Which famed Mexican artist created massive public murals depicting Mexican history and was married to Frida Kahlo? A) Diego Rivera B) David Alfaro Siqueiros C) José Clemente Orozco
A) Diego Rivera
What festival in Pamplona, Spain is famous for the "Running of the Bulls"? A) La Tomatina B) San Fermín C) San Manuel
B) San Fermín
What thick, cornmeal patty stuffed with cheese or meats is a daily staple in both Colombia and Venezuela? A) Arepa B) Pupusa C) Gordita
A) Arepa
What is the only country in Africa where Spanish is an official language? A) Equatorial Guinea B) Costa Rica C) Western Sahara
A) Equatorial Guinea
Which military general, known as "El Libertador," led independence movements across northern South America against Spanish rule? A) José de San Martín B) Simón Bolívar C) Bernardo O'Higgins
B) Simón Bolívar