General Knowledge
This is the national folk dance of Mexico.
What is the Mexican Hat Dance?
What is a combination of mayonnaise, cotija/chihuaha chili powder, cheese, lime, and corn on a stick?
what is elote
What is celebrating family members who have died, this holiday combines Catholic elements and Aztec rituals
What is Día de los Muertos
This is the most popular sport in Mexico.
What is soccer
The most popular Spanish-music genre amongst non-spanish speakers, for its informal, wordy and loud nature
What is reggaeton
The name for a popular Spanish version of a soap opera.
What is a Telenovela?
What could be considered a spin on Italian Tiramisu?
What is Mexican Carlota de Café (Coffee Carlota) or a tailored Horchata Tiramisu
More popular in the U.S. than in Mexico this is the day when town people from Puebla, despite being outnumbered and skilled won against the french.
What is Cinco de Mayo
This Spanish named nocturnal animal moves slowly because of his armor.
What is an armadillo?
This Dominican sensation, starting in the mid-20th century, is still popularized by artists like Romeo Santos today
What is bachata
This reptile is in the beak of the eagle that sits in the middle of the Mexican flag.
What is snake
What can be made with - rice, cinnamon, condensed milk and vanilla recipe in Central American and Mexico -Water, Sesame seeds and sugar in Venezuela
What is agua de Horchata or Arroz con Leche
A holiday celebrated on September 16 and is confused with Cinco de Mayo?
What is Día de la Independencia (Mexican Independence Day)
This is the state in the U.S. with the largest Hispanic population.
What is New Mexico?
What started in the 1920's in Cuba, this 8-count rhythm can be recognized by many Latin artists, such as Marc Anthony.
What is salsa (Son cubano rhythm)
This animal represents "good luck" to Mexico?
What is a pig?
Mexican pastry easily recognizable for its round shape, topped with sugar in shell like design.
What is concha
What is January 6th?
Día de Reyes (Three Kings Day)
These are the two Hispanic cities settled before Plymouth, Massachusetts.
What are St. Augustine, Florida and Santa Fe, New Mexico?
Originating in Colombia as a mix of Indigenous, African ,and European influences. This originated as a dance of courtship.
What is cumbia
The color green in the Mexican flag represents this.
What is independence from Spain?
Two ingredients most commonly incorporated in dishes of Latin America
What are rice and Beans
What is celebrated one week before Easter Sunday, with variations in celebration styles, and is commonly accompanied by cascarones?
What is Palm Sunday, which marks the official beginning of Semana Santa (Holy Week)
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated during this date each year.
What is September 15th to October 15th?
Name the genre of folk and pop music popular among Mexican-Americans that has been popularized by artists like Selena and La Sombra
What is Tejano