Geography
This river forms part of the border between Mexico and the United States.
What is the Rio Grande?
This city, known for its Cuban influence, is home to Little Havana.
What is Miami?
A sitcom centered around a comedian who navigates the challenges of family and work while addressing cultural issues within a Latino family.
What is The George Lopez Show?
This fruit, often associated with Hispanic culture, is the national fruit of Mexico.
What is the avocado?
This traditional six-pointed paper mache star is swung at almost every Mexican celebration and is filled with candy and small toys.
What is a pinata?
Caracas is the capital of this Hispanic country.
What is Venezuela?
This Spanish explorer landed in Florida in 1513 and named the region 'La Florida'.
Who is Juan Ponce de León?
This animated film produced by Pixar features a young boy named Miguel who dreams of becoming a musician and explores the Land of the Dead during Día de los Muertos.
What is "Coco"?
The name for a popular Spanish version of a soap opera.
What is a Telenovela?
This observance is a traditional Mexican holiday celebrated primarily on November 1st and 2nd. It honors deceased loved ones and is characterized by colorful skulls, skeleton figurines and painted faces.
What is Día de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead?
This country in the Andes is known for the ancient Inca city of Machu Picchu.
What is Peru?
This historic Florida city, founded by the Spanish in 1565, is known as the oldest continuously inhabited European-established settlement in the continental U.S.
What is St. Augustine?
This critically acclaimed biographical film was released in 1997, directed by Gregory Nava and starring Jennifer Lopez.
What is Selena?
The world’s largest population of Spanish speakers is found in this country, where over 90% of the population speaks Spanish.
What is Mexico?
A traditional celebration for a girl’s 15th birthday, marking her transition from childhood to womanhood. It often includes a religious ceremony and a grand party with dancing, food, and family gatherings.
What is Quinceañera?
This country is just 90 miles off the coast of Florida. Most Hispanic Americans living in Miami have roots here.
What is Cuba?
This Cuban-American singer grew up in Miami and became famous for songs like 'Conga'.
Who is Gloria Estefan?
This Colombian actress gained fame for her role as Gloria Delgado-Pritchett on the hit sitcom Modern Family, showcasing her comedic talent and charisma.
Who is Sofia Vergara?
This popular cuisine, which blends Mexican and American culinary traditions, is known for dishes like fajitas, enchiladas, and nachos, and is particularly associated with the southern United States, especially Texas.
What is Tex-Mex?
This president expanded Hispanic Heritage Week into Hispanic Heritage Month.
Who is Ronald Reagan?
This river, the second-longest in the world, flows through Brazil, Peru and Columbia.
What is the Amazon River?
This individual made history as Florida's first Hispanic Commissioner of Education when appointed.
Who is Commissioner Manny Diaz Jr?
This Spanish actor voiced the character “Puss in Boots” in the Shrek franchise, bringing charm and wit to the famous feline.
Who is Antonio Banderas?
The popular dance style, known for its lively rhythms and vibrant movements, originated in Cuba and combines African and Spanish influences.
What is salsa?
This popular celebration commemorates the Mexican army’s victory in 1862 over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War.
What is Cinco De Mayo?