Influencing America
Latin American Countries
Foods
Heritage
Famous Latinas
Famous Latinos
100
In 1962, with Dolores Huerta, he started a group called the United Farm Workers of America, to improve work conditions for migrant farm workers.
Who is Cesar Chavez?
100
Southernmost Latin American Country, with closest proximity to Antarctica.
What is Chile?
100
This popular Mexican soup is said to be the best cure for a hangover
What is Menudo
100
People born in Puerto Rico are citizens of this country.
What is the United States?
100
Nominated by President Barack Obama to be the first Latina in Supreme Court History.
Who is Sonia Sotomayor?
100
Actor, most well known for his roles in Game of Thrones, and Star Wars: The Mandalorian
Who is Pedro Pascal?
200
This Colombian singer/actress/activist performed the theme song at the 2010 FIFA World Cup, and since her "Hips Don't Lie", she has 100 million Facebook followers, more than anyone else.
Who is Shakira?
200
This country is a major producer of emeralds, with 90 percent of the worlds supply coming from here.
What is Colombia?
200
In this Central American Country, salads aren't just greens and vegetables, but also fruit juice with pieces of chopped up fruit.
What is El Salvador
200
With 414 million speakers, Spanish is ranked this place in of languages spoken world wide.
What is 2nd?
200
Considered one of Mexico's greatest artists who began painting mostly self-portraits after she was severely injured in a bus accident.
Who is Frida Kahlo?
200
The top streamed Latin artist of all time.
Who is Bad Bunny?
300
She's regarded as the most influential Hispanic entertainer in America. She's been successful in her pursuits of fashion, acting, film production, and music. She is known by one of her song titles "Jenny from the Block".
Who is Jennifer Lopez?
300
Considered the soccer capital of the world, producing many famous players.
What is Buenos Aires, Argentina?
300
A Portuguese and Spanish term referring to beef or grilled meat and is a prominent feature in Latin American cuisine, popular in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Guatemala, Nicaragua and Uruguay.
What is Churrasco?
300
65% of Hispanic immigrants to the U.S. come from this country.
What is Mexico?
300
A Latina American novelist who wrote the bestselling novel "The House on Mango Street."
Who is Sandra Cisneros?
300
Most famous soccer player of all time. Leads the Argentinian team.
Who is Lionel Messi?
400
This Hispanic food chain was founded in 1936, in Manhattan, NY by Jose Antonio Ortega Bonetin. With $1.5 billion in annual sales, it is the fastest growing food producer in the United States.
What is Goya Foods, Inc.?
400
This country is home to the largest rain forest on the planet.
What is Brazil?
400
Papa a la Huancaina, Ceviche, and Cuy are dished that you would find if you traveled to this South American Country.
What is Peru?
400
This is the term used for a Spanish soap opera.
What is a Telenovela?
400
An activist and labor leader who co-founded what would become the United Farm Workers
Who is Dolores Huerta?
400
Hawaiian born singer, and dancer.
Who is Bruno Mars?
500
The 2012 U.S. Census found 38.3 million people in the United States spoke this language as their primary language, making it the 2nd most spoken language in America.
What is Spanish?
500
This country created the famous Latin holiday, Day of the Dead.
What is Mexico?
500
This dish is referred to as the 'burrito' of Honduras.
What are baleadas?
500
Hispanic Heritage Month begins on September 15th because five Latin American countries celebrate their independence from Spain on that day. Name two of the five countries. *Hint: They are all located in Central America.
What is: Nicaragua, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Honduras, El Salvador?
500
Actress and LGBTQ activist
Who is Patricia Velasquez?
500
NASA Astronaut. Spent 371 days aboard the International Space Station.
Who is Dr. Frank Rubio?