This is the fastest growing minority group in the U.S.
Who are Asian-Americans?
100
In this country snacks eaten with salsa or guacamole are called totopos.
What is Mexico?
100
Beginning her dancing career on "In Living Color," this singer, actress and model is orignially from the Bronx.
Who is Jennifer Lopez?
100
While technically part of North America, many confuse this country as part of Central America.
What is Mexico?
200
This Italian explorer was sponsored by the Spanish Crown to claim other lands. He first "discovered" what he named San Salvador, an island of what is now known as the Bahamas.
Who is Christopher Columbus?
200
This is an "aspirational" immigration Act that would permit qualifying undocumented youth a six-year long conditional path to citizenship for completion of a college degree or two years of military service.
What is the DREAM Act?
200
While not a country, this commonwealth's version of egg nog is called "coquito."
What is Puerto Rico?
200
Of Lebanese, Spanish and Italian descent, this singer from Barranquilla, Colombia, has topped the charts with songs in Spanish and English.
Who is Shakira?
200
This country has the southernmost settlements in the world.
What is Chile?
300
The Incan Empire was located in this continent.
What is South America?
300
The Gadsen Purchase of 1854 aquired parts of Mexico to form parts of these two U.S. states.
What are Arizona and New Mexico?
300
Mangú is made by boiling plaintains into a mash, usually covered by fried onions and meat. It is the typical dish of this Greater Antilles country.
What is the Dominican Republic?
300
Born in Mexico and raised in the U.S., this musician is known as one of the greatest guitarists of all time.
Who is Carlos Santana?
300
This island, shared by two countries, consists of the first black-led republic in the world.
What is Hispaniola?
400
This Italian cartographer navigated the eastern part of South America. A derivation of his name now describes the "New World."
Who is Amerigo Vespucci?
400
Through ballot initiative in 1994, this U.S. state passed Proposition 187, prohibiting undocumented persons from access to healthcare, education, and other social services.
What is California?
400
In this country, "papaya" is a slang term for female genitalia. If you are able to visit legally, refer to it as "fruta bomba."
What is Cuba?
400
This Cuban-American singer is known as the "Queen of Salsa" and spent most of her career in New Jersey. She died in 2003 at the age of 77.
Who is Celia Cruz?
400
These are the only two landlocked countries in South America.
What are Bolivia and Paraguay?
500
This landlocked South American country was named after a leader in the Spanish American wars of independence.
What is Bolivia?
500
This territory, first owned by Colombia, then France, was taken over from the U.S. in 1999.
What is the Panama Canal?
500
Pabellon criollo is this country's national dish, as it represents its flag and mix of races. It is often accompanied by arepas.
What is Venezuela?
500
This pop singer, who announced his sexuality in 2011, began his career in the boy band Menudo.
Who is Ricky Martin?
500
This Central American country ranks high on the Human Development Index and has been acclaimed by many institutions for its environmental sustainability.