Latin American Music Trivia
Which country popularized the music style ‘reggaetón’?
A) Puerto Rico
B) Dominican Republic
C) Costa Rica
A) Puerto Rico
Which is the Spanish-speaking country with the largest population?
A) Mexico
B) Colombia
C) Spain
A) Mexico
Which of the following Latin American cities is the most populated?
A) São Paulo
B) Mexico City
C) Buenos Aires
A) São Paulo
On what day does Mexico celebrate Independence Day?
A) May 5th
B) September 16th
C) January 20th
B) September 16th
What is char-grilled Mexican street corn known as?
A) Elote
B) Mofongo
C) Pernil
A) Elote
The music style bossa nova is derived from which classic Brazilian genre?
A) Forró
B) Samba
C) Tango
B) Samba
Which author wrote the acclaimed One Hundred Years Of Solitude?
A) Carlos Fuentes
B) Gabriel García Márquez
C) Mario Vargas Llosa
B) Gabriel García Márquez
Angel Falls is the world’s largest uninterrupted waterfall. Where is it located?
A) Venezuela
B) Argentina
C) Chile
A) Venezuela
The ruins of ancient Machu Picchu are remnants of what civilization?
A) Aztecs
B) Mayans
C) Incas
C) Incas
Chimichurri is a popular condiment and sauce in Argentina and Uruguay. What is it usually served on?
A) Roast potatoes
B) Turnovers
C) Grilled meat
C) Grilled meat
Where was singer-songwriter Shakira born?
A) Colombia
B) Venezuela
C) Chile
A) Colombia
Mate is the national drink of which Latin American country?
A) Argentina
B) Venezuela
C) Brazil
A) Argentina
Which country do the Galapagos Islands belong to?
A) Belize
B) Nicaragua
C) Ecuador
C) Ecuador
What historical event does Cinco De Mayo commemorate?
A) The cry of Dolores
B) The Battle of Puebla
C) Overthrowing the monarchy
B) The Battle of Puebla
Ropa Vieja, or ‘old clothes,’ is a classic Cuban dish consisting of ________.
A) Shredded flank steak
B) Sweet braised pork
C) Stewed chicken
A) Shredded flank steak
Selena Quintanilla was widely renowned as the ‘Queen of _______ Music’.
A) Cumbia
B) Tejano
C) Salsa
B) Tejano
Christ The Redeemer is a well-known Brazilian statue. In which city can you find it?
A) Rio De Janeiro
B) São Paulo
C) Brasília
A) Rio De Janeiro
Which of the following countries is known for being a global wine exporter?
A) Venezuela
B) Chile
C) Bolivia
B) Chile
Who was the first Hispanic justice on the US Supreme Court?
A) Sonia Sotomayor
B) Catherine Costes Masto
C) Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez
A) Sonia Sotomayor
Tres Golpes is a traditional breakfast dish in which country
A) Peru
B) Dominican Republic
C) Guatemala
B) Dominican Republic
The tango is a popular dance style that originated in which two countries
A) Argentina and Uruguay
B) Panama and Uruguay
C) Venezuela and Colombia
A) Argentina and Uruguay
Which US state has the largest Spanish-speaking population?
A) Texas
B) New York
C) California
C) California
What is the largest island in the Caribbean?
A) Cuba
B) Hispaniola
C) Puerto Rico
A) Cuba
Who was a Venezuelan military and political leader who played a key role in the South American wars of independence against Spanish rule?
A) Simón Bolívar
B) Francisco Madero
C) Emiliano Zapata
A) Simón Bolívar
Which country is ceviche most commonly associated with?
A) Peru
B) Bolivia
C) Honduras
A) Peru