Famous Figures
She was a famous Mexican painter known for her self-portraits.
Who is Frida Kahlo?
These colorful paper decorations are hung during celebrations.
What is papel picado?
The Spanish word for “hello.”
What is “hola”?
Día de los Muertos is celebrated on these two days.
What are November 1st and 2nd?
A popular rice dish from Spain with seafood or meat.
What is paella?
This Colombian singer is known for hits like “Hips Don’t Lie.”
Who is Shakira?
This civil rights leader co-founded the United Farm Workers.
Who is César Chávez?
A traditional dance from Spain involving clapping and footwork.
What is flamenco?
The Spanish word for “family.”
What is “familia”?
These are decorated to represent loved ones who have passed.
What are sugar skulls?
A Mexican dish made with corn dough and wrapped in husks.
What are tamales?
This Puerto Rican artist made history with his hit “Livin’ la Vida Loca.”
Who is Ricky Martin?
He wrote One Hundred Years of Solitude.
Who is Gabriel García Márquez?
This flower is commonly used during Día de los Muertos.
What is marigold (cempasúchil)?
The Spanish word for “sugar skull.”
What is “calavera”?
This is the name of the bread traditionally eaten during the holiday.
What is pan de muerto?
A genre of music with guitars and trumpets, often performed in groups.
What is mariachi?
This animated Disney movie features a Colombian family with magical powers.
What is Encanto?
This Puerto Rican actress starred in West Side Story.
Who is Rita Moreno?
These are small altars made to honor loved ones.
What is an ofrenda?
The Spanish word for “celebration.”
What is “celebración”?
This country is most associated with Día de los Muertos.
What is Mexico?
A sweet drink made from rice, milk, and cinnamon.
What is horchata?
This reggaeton star from Puerto Rico is known for “Gasolina.”
Who is Daddy Yankee?
He was the first Hispanic Supreme Court Justice in the U.S.
Who is Sonia Sotomayor?
This is the traditional Mexican dress worn during folkloric dances.
What is a traje de charro or china poblana?
The Spanish word for “remembrance.”
What is “recuerdo”?
This animated movie features Día de los Muertos themes.
What is Coco?
A Caribbean dance music genre with roots in Cuba.
What is salsa?
This Mexican-American singer was known as the “Queen of Tejano Music.”
Who is Selena Quintanilla?