History/Politics
Hispanic Heritage Month in the U.S. ends on this date.
What is October 15th
This Puerto Rican genre combines Latin rhythms with hip-hop and Caribbean influences.
What is reggaeton?
This rice-and-beans dish is a staple in many Caribbean and Latin American cuisines.
What is arroz con frijoles
This is the largest Spanish-speaking country in the world by population.
What is Mexico?
This Mexican artist is famous for her self-portraits and distinctive style.
Who is Frida Kahlo
This Central American country celebrates its independence on September 15.
What is Guatemala?
This dance originated in the Dominican Republic and is known for its lively rhythm.
What is merengue?
This popular Caribbean side dish is made by frying green plantains, flattening them, and frying them again until crispy.
What are tostones
This is the only South American country where Portuguese is the official language rather than Spanish.
What is Brazil
This Dominican-American author wrote In the Time of the Butterflies.
Who is Juila Alvarez
This Mexican revolutionary leader was known for his role in the Mexican Revolution.
Who is Pancho Villa?
This traditional Argentine dance is known for its dramatic movements, close partner connection, and passionate style.
What is tango?
This traditional Dominican dish combines rice, red beans, and meat, and is often served with a side of salad or fried plantains.
What is La Bandera?
Machu Picchu is located in this South American country.
What is Peru?
This Colombian author wrote One Hundred Years of Solitude.
Who is Gabriel García Márques
This Puerto Rican activist and labor leader co-founded the National Congress of Puerto Rican Women.
Who is Felisa Rincón de Gautier?
This Mexican singer was nicknamed the “Queen of Tejano Music.”
Who is Selena Quintanilla?
This Puerto Rican dish is made with rice cooked with pigeon peas, often seasoned with sofrito and spices, and is commonly served during celebrations.
What is arroz con gandules?
This small South American country is located between Argentina and Brazil and is known for its beaches, capital city Montevideo, and soccer tradition.
What is Uruguay?
This Chilean poet and diplomat won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1945.
Who is is Gabriela Mistral?
This 19th-century leader helped liberate several South American countries from Spanish rule.
Who is Simón Bolívar?
This Cuban-American singer and songwriter became famous as the lead singer of Miami Sound Machine and helped popularize Latin music in the United States with hits like “Conga.”
Who is Gloria Estefan?
This Peruvian dish traditionally features raw fish cured in citrus juice.
What is ceviche?
This South American country is home to the Atacama Desert.
What is Chile?
This Puerto Rican baseball player became one of the greatest defensive players in Major League Baseball and was a 10-time All-Star and two-time World Series champion.
Who is Roberto Clemente?