Famous Figures
This Mexican artist is known for her colorful self-portraits and her unibrow.
Who is Frida Kahlo?
Tacos and tamales are traditional foods from this country.
What is Mexico?
This U.S. state has the largest Hispanic population.
What is California?
If someone says “¿Cómo estás?” they are asking this.
What is "How are you"?
This upbeat Cuban dance style’s name means “sauce” in Spanish.
What is Salsa?
This labor leader co-founded the United Farm Workers and fought for farmworkers’ rights.
Who is César Chávez?
Paella, a rice dish with seafood and meats, originated in this country.
What is Spain?
This 1960s–70s movement focused on Mexican-American civil rights, education, and political empowerment in the United States.
What is the Chicano Movement?
If someone says “¿Dónde está el baño?” they are asking this.
What is "Where is the bathroom"?
Mariachi music originated in this country.
What is Mexico?
She was the first Hispanic Justice on the U.S. Supreme Court, appointed in 2009.
Who is Sonia Sotomayor?
Although this meat-filled pastry is common in many Latin American countries, the Argentine variety is the most famous.
What are empanadas?
This Texas city is famous for its annual Fiesta celebration, which honors the city’s diverse Hispanic heritage, as well as being home to a famous historic Spanish mission and battle site.
What is the city of San Antonio?
This is a phrase meaning "My house is your house," a cultural way of showing hospitality.
What is “Mi casa es su casa”?
This style of fast guitar music and dance is traditional in southern Spain.
What is Flamenco?
This Puerto Rican singer starred in The Assassination of Gianni Versace and is known for the hit song “Livin’ la Vida Loca.”
Who is Ricky Martin?
Ceviche, a dish made with raw fish cured in lime juice, is a specialty of this country.
What is Peru?
This U.S. city hosts one of the largest Hispanic parades in the country, called the National Puerto Rican Day Parade.
What is New York City?
In Spanish, “Tengo hambre” is how you say this common feeling.
What is "I’m hungry"?
This Spanish singer became famous worldwide for the hit song “Bailando.”
Who is Enrique Iglesias?
Known as the “Queen of Tejano Music,” this Texas-born singer was one of the most celebrated Mexican-American performers of the 1990s.
Who is Selena Quintanilla?
This traditional Mexican dish is made by wrapping corn dough around a filling and steaming it in a husk.
What are tamales?
In 2000, this U.S. president signed legislation officially recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month.
Who is Bill Clinton?
This is a traditional Spanish phrase for someone celebrating their birthday.
What is “¡Feliz cumpleaños!”?
This traditional Argentine dance is performed in pairs and is famous for its dramatic poses and intricate footwork.
What is Tango?