Famous Hispanic Figures
This civil rights activist co-founded the United Farm Workers union alongside Cesar Chavez.
Who is Dolores Huerta?
A popular Mexican dish made with tortillas and filled with meat, beans, or cheese.
What is a taco?
This is the capital city of Argentina.
What is Buenos Aires?
This traditional Spanish dance, known for its dramatic footwork and use of castanets, is popular in many parts of Latin America
What is Flamenco?
This style of Latin music originated in Cuba and is known for its fast-paced, rhythmic style
What is salsa?
This Chilean poet, known for his passionate love poems, won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1971
Who is Pablo Neruda?
This artist is known for her surrealist paintings and distinct eyebrows.
Who is Frida Kahlo?
These Mexican filled dough pockets are typically steamed and wrapped in corn husks or banana leaves.
What are tamales?
The ancient Incan city of Machu Picchu is located in this South American country.
What is Peru?
Mexican holiday celebrated to honor deceased loved ones, characterized by vibrant altars and sugar skulls
What is Dia de los Muertos?
The singer of "Bidi Bidi Bom Bom"
Who is Selena?
This Argentine author is famous for his complex short stories and explorations of infinite labyrinths
Who is Jorge Luis Borges?
The first Hispanic woman appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court in 2009.
Who is Sonia Sotomayor?
A traditional Peruvian dish made from raw fish marinated in citrus juices, usually lemon or lime.
What is ceviche?
Mexico City is home to this massive central plaza, one of the largest in the world
What is Zócalo?
This colorful Mexican art form, often seen during celebrations like Día de los Muertos, involves intricately cut paper designs hung as decorations
What is papel picado?
The traditional music genre from Mexico that often features guitars, trumpets, and violins
What is mariachi?
The Cuban-American author of Dreaming in Cuban explores the complexities of family and the Cuban-American experience
Who is Cristina Garcia?
She was the first Latino to win an EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award).
Who is Rita Moreno?
A refreshing Mexican drink made from rice, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon.
What is horchata?
Argentina's highest peak, Aconcagua, is located in this mountain range
What is the Andes?
This Peruvian festival celebrates the Inti Raymi, or Festival of the Sun, and is a tradition from the Inca Empire
What is the Inti Raymi?
The Peruvian pan flute is often associated with this style of Andean music
What is música andina?
Like Water for Chocolate, a magical realism novel that blends food and love, was written by this Mexican author
Who is Laura Esquivel?
This Argentine soccer player is often regarded as one of the greatest of all time, winning multiple Ballon d'Or awards
Who is Lionel Messi?
Argentina is famous for this method of cooking beef on an open flame, often served with chimichurri
What is asado?
This desert in northern Mexico is known for its stark, beautiful landscape and extreme temperatures
What is the Chihuahuan desert?
Tango, one of the most famous dances in the world, originated in this country
What is Argentina?
This Mexican music genre, characterized by its energetic tempo and brass instruments, is popular at festivals and celebrations
What is banda?
This novel by Gabriel García Márquez tells the epic tale of seven generations of the Buendía family
What is One Hundred Years of Solitude (Cien Anos de Soledad)?