Famous Hispanics
Hispanic Traditions and Celebrations
Hispanic Foods
Countries
Landmarks
100
This Mexican artist is famous for her colorful self-portraits.
Who is Frida Kahlo?
100
This holiday honors loved ones who have passed away.
What is Día de muertos?
100
This is a traditional Mexican dish made with corn tortillas filled with meat, cheese, or beans.
What are Tacos?
100
This country is famous for its Mayan pyramids and delicious tacos.
What is Mexico?
100
This famous canal connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
What is the Panama Canal?
200
This Cuban-American actress starred in the TV show "Modern Family" and has received multiple awards for her performances.
Who is Sofia Vergara?
200
This holiday, celebrated on May, commemorates the victory of the Mexican army over the French forces at the Battle of Puebla in 1862.
What is 5 de Mayo?
200
A traditional Mexican dish that dates back to pre-Columbian times, ______ are made by filling corn dough with meats and cheeses, and then wrapping it in corn husks or banana leaves for steaming.
What is Tamales?
200
The capital of this South American country is Buenos Aires.
What is Argentina?
200
This Incan city in Peru is known as the "Lost City of the Incas.
What is Machu Picchu?
300
This Puerto Rican singer made Reggeaton famous all around the world.
Who is Bad Bunny?
300
This celebration marks the coming of age for a girl on her 15th birthday, symbolizing her transition into womanhood.
What is a Quinceañera?
300
The ______ is a classic cocktail made with tequila and lime juice. Serve it with salt, sugar, and fruit flavors, or blend it into a frozen drink.
What is Margarita?
300
The tallest waterfall in the world, The Angel Falls, is located in this country.
What is Venezuela?
300
This network of mysterious stone figures, called Moai, is found on a remote island in Chile.
What is Easter Island?
400
This Dominican-American baseball player, known as "Big Papi," is a Boston Red Sox legend.
Who is David Ortiz?
400
_______is the equivalent of the American holiday known as Easter, and it is celebrated in Spain as well as Mexico and all of Latin America.
What is Semana Santa (Holy Week)?
400
This dish originated on the coast of South America, where fishermen would cure their catch in citrus juices, onions, chilies, cilantro, and spices to eat without cooking it.
What is Ceviche?
400
These two countries in South America are entirely surrounded by land and do not have any coastline along an ocean or sea.
What is Bolivia and Paraguay?
400
This massive mountain range stretches along the western coast of South America, running through seven countries.
What are The Andes?
500
This Mexican-American comedian and actor, known for his roles in "Machete" and "Spy Kids," is also a prominent voice in the fight for Latino representation in Hollywood.
Who is Danny Trejo?
500
It is a famous traditional birthday song in Latin America. Usually, you sing this song early in the morning before the person wakes up, or just before eating the birthday cake. You can find lots of different version of this song, but the mariachi performance is the most popular one.
What is Las Mañanitas?
500
This dessert is made from sweetened milk and often topped with caramel sauce, and is popular in many Hispanic countries.
What is Flan?
500
The only country in the world where you can see the sunrise over the Pacific and the sunset over the Atlantic.
What is Panama?
500
This towering cathedral in Barcelona, Spain, designed by Antoni Gaudí, is still under construction and is known for its unique architecture.
What is the Sagrada Familia? 