la comida
what drink is made from milk, cinnamon, and rice?
horchata
what is the name of the celebration of when a girl turns 15?
quinceñera
in which country did the "bachata" dance originate?
the dominican republic
what is the capital of Mexico?
mexico city
what mexican holiday honors dead loved ones?
día de los muertos / day of the dead
what are tamales traditionally wrapped in?
corn husks
during día de los muertos, what flower is believed to guide the spirits home?
marigolds
which country is most famous for mariachi music?
mexico
what ocean borders the western coast of most south american countries?
the pacific ocean
what holiday is celebrated with parades and costumes before lent in many latin american countries?
carnaval
what mexican bread is traditionally eaten during día de los muertos?
pan dulce / pan de muerto
what is the name of the object filled with candy that children break at parties?
piñata
what colombian singer is known as "the queen of latin pop"?
shakira
what is the largest spanish-speaking country (by population)?
mexico
what is the name of the specific altars built for día de los muertos that include food, photos, and candles?
ofrendas
what is the name of the Ecuadorian roasted guinea pig dish?
what spanish festival involved throwing tomatoes at people?
la tomatina
which indigenous civilization built machu picchu?
the incas
which country contains the galápagos islands?
ecuador
what ritual object is carried through streets during semana santa representing jesus or saints?
pasos / religious floats
which indigenous grain from the Andes was called "the mother grain" by the Incas?
quinoa
what ancient Incan festival honoring the sun god is celebrated in Peru?
Inti Raymi
which mexican artist is famous for self-portraits & flower crowns?
frida kahlo
What is the only south american country where dutch is the official language but spanish is still understood near border regions?
suriname
what is the name of the purple robe worn by participants in guatemalan semana santa processions?
cucurucho tunic