Which country popularised the music style ‘reggaeton’?
A) Puerto Rico
B) Dominican Republic
C) Costa Rica
Puerto Rico
Which is the Spanish-speaking country with the largest population?
A) Mexico
B) Colombia
C) Spain
A) Mexico
Lin-Manuel Miranda is an award-winning playwright who wrote which play?
A) Wicked
B) Hamilton
C) The Lion King
B) Hamilton
Which famous church in Barcelona has been under construction for more than 100 years?
A) La Sagrada Familia
B) St. Patrick’s Cathedral
C) The White House
A) La Sagrada Familia
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
What holiday do many people in Mexico celebrate on November 1-2 to honor their ancestors?
A) Día de los Muertos
B) Cinco de Mayo
C) La Pasadas
A) Día de los Muertos
What team did Baseball Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente play for?
A) Philadelphia Phillies
B) Pittsburgh Pirates
C) Texas Rangers
B) Pittsburgh Pirates
Which US state has the largest Spanish-speaking population?
A) Texas
B) New York
C) California
C) California
Chimichurri is a popular condiment and sauce in Argentina and Uruguay. What is it usually served on?
A) Roast potatoes
B) Empanadas
C) Grilled meat
C) Grilled meat
Where was singer-songwriter Shakira born?
A) Chile
B) Venezuela
C) Colombia
C) Colombia
Mate is the national drink of which Latin American country?
A) Argentina
B) Venezuela
C) Brazil
A) Argentina
Who was the first Hispanic American astronaut to go to space?
A) Ellen Ochoa
B) Sonia Sotomayor
C) Selena Quintanilla
A) Ellen Ochoa
The ruins of ancient Machu Picchu are remnants of what civilization?
A) Aztecs
B) Mayans
C) Incas
C) Incas
Ropa Vieja, or ‘old clothes,’ is a classic Cuban dish consisting of what?
A) Shredded flank steak
B) Sweet braised pork
C) Stewed chicken
A) Shredded flank steak
Which famous singer was known as the "Queen of Tejano Music"?
A) Jennifer Lopez
B) Selena Quintanilla
C) Shakira
B) Selena Quintanilla
What is the name of the big ancient pyramid in Mexico built by the Maya?
A) Chichén Itzá
B) Machu Picchu
C) The Great Wall
A) Chichén Itzá
Who was the first Hispanic Supreme Court Justice in the United States?
A) Sonia Sotomayor
B) Jennifer Lopez
C) Dolores Huerta
A) Sonia Sotomayor
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
Which country is ceviche most commonly associated with?
A) Peru
B) Bolivia
C) Honduras
A) Peru
Which instrument is very important in salsa music?
A) Bongos
B) Violin
C) Harp
A) Bongos
On what day does Mexico celebrate Independence Day?
A) May 5
B) September 16
C) July 4
B) September 16
Frida Kahlo was a prominent artist of the 20th century. What type of art was she known for?
A) Self-portraits
B) Still life
C) Landscapes
A) Self-portraits
In Los Angeles, what is the oldest street built when the city was part of Mexico?
A) Wall Street
B) Olvera Street
C) Main Street
B) Olvera Street
What is the name of the Spanish dish made with rice, seafood, and vegetables?
A) Tacos
B) Paella
C) Empanadas
B) Paella