History & Leaders
What Hispanic country has the Panama Canal?
Panama
What colorful decoration is often made from cut tissue paper?
Papel picado
What dance is strongly associated with the Dominican Republic?
Merengue
What Mexican food uses a tortilla filled with meat, vegetables, or other toppings?
Taco
What language is spoken in most Hispanic countries?
Spanish
What Hispanic country celebrates Independence Day on September 16?
Mexico
What holiday honors loved ones who have died in Mexico?
Día de los Muertos / Day of the Dead
What dance and music style originated in the Dominican Republic and is popular worldwide?
Bachata
What is the avocado-based dip popular in Mexican cuisine?
Guacamole
What does “gracias” mean in English?
Thank you
What Hispanic country has the famous ancient city of Machu Picchu?
Peru
What animal is commonly used as a symbol of Mexico and appears on its flag?
Eagle
What Puerto Rican artist sings “Tití Me Preguntó”?
Bad Bunny
What Salvadoran dish is a thick corn tortilla usually filled with cheese, beans, or meat?
Pupusa
What does “familia” mean in English?
Family
Who was the Mexican artist famous for self-portraits?
Frida Kahlo
What is the name of the celebration for a girl's 15th birthday in many Hispanic cultures?
Quinceañera
What Colombian singer is known for songs like “Hips Don't Lie”?
Shakira
What rice dish from Spain is traditionally cooked in a wide pan?
Paella
What does the Spanish phrase “¿De dónde eres?” mean in English?
Where are you from?
What ancient civilization built Machu Picchu?
The Inca
What flower is commonly used to decorate altars during Day of the Dead?
Marigold
What music genre developed in Puerto Rico and became internationally popular with artists like Daddy Yankee?
Reggaeton
What Peruvian dish is made from raw fish marinated in citrus juice?
Ceviche
What is the largest Spanish-speaking country by population?
Mexico