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100
This Mexican-American labor leader and civil rights activist co-founded the United Farm Workers and organized the Delano grape strike.
Who is Cesar Chavez?
100
This popular Cuban cocktail, made with white rum, lime juice, sugar, soda water, and mint, is often enjoyed on hot summer days.
What is a Mojito?
100
This Tejano singer, known as the "Queen of Tejano Music," tragically passed away in 1995 but left a lasting legacy in music and culture. She is known for her hit singles like "Como la Flor" and "Dreaming of You."
Who is Selena?
100
The Mexican artist known for her self-portraits and surrealist paintings. Her bright blue home in Mexico is now a museum honoring her work.
Who is Frida Kahlo?
100
Paddington the Bear lives in England, but he's actually from this Latin American Country.
A. Peru B. Chile C. Spain D. Argentina
What is Peru?
200
This Portuguese explorer was the first to circumnavigate the globe, though he died before completing the journey.
A. Ferdinand Magellan B. Duarte Pacheco Pereira C. Vasco da Gama D. Bartolomeu Dias
Who is Ferdinand Magellan?
200
This Venezuelan and Colombian dish is made from cornmeal dough and can be grilled, baked, or fried, often filled with meats, cheeses, or beans.
A. Torta B. Arepa C. Pastel D. Pupusa
What is Arepa?
200
This Puerto Rican singer, known for hits like "Livin' la Vida Loca," helped bring Latin pop to mainstream audiences in the late 1990s.
Who is Ricky Martin?
200
Angel Falls, located in Venezuela, are the real life inspiration for Paradise Falls, the goal location in this Pixar movie.
What is Up?
200
This Spanish novelist wrote "Don Quixote," considered one of the greatest works of fiction ever published.
A. Miguel De Cervantes B. Jose Marti C. Diego Riviera D. Mario Vargas Llosa
Who is Miguel de Cervantes?
300
This 1848 treaty ended the Mexican-American War and resulted in the U.S. acquiring territories that include present-day California, Nevada, and Utah.
A. Treaty of Paris B. Treaty of Versailles C. Treaty of Tordesillas D. Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
What is Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?
300
This holiday, celebrated on November 1st and 2nd in Mexico, honors deceased loved ones with altars, sugar skulls, and marigolds.
What is Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)?
300
This dance and music genre, originating from the Dominican Republic, features a fast-paced rhythm and is popular in Latin dance clubs.
A. Bachata B. Merengue C. Salsa D. Samba
What is Merengue?
300
This Chilean poet and diplomat, known for his passionate love poems and political activism, won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1971.
A. Paulo Coehlo B. Gabriel Garcia Marquez C. Pablo Neruda D. Alejandro González Iñárritu
Pablo Neruda
300
This Brazilian soccer player, often regarded as one of the greatest of all time, won three FIFA World Cups and scored over 1,000 career goals.
Who is Pelé?
400
This Mexican military victory over French forces is celebrated annually on May 5th (Cinco De Mayo)
A. Battle of Mexico B. Battle of Puebla C. Franc-Mexico Battle D. Mexican Revolution
What is the Battle of Puebla?
400
This traditional Peruvian drink, made from pisco, lime juice, simple syrup, egg white, and bitters, is the country's national cocktail.
A. Margarita B. Pisco Spritz C. Pisco Sour D. Caipirinha
What is a Pisco Sour?
400
This Puerto Rican reggaeton artist, known for his distinctive voice and hits like "Gasolina," is considered one of the pioneers of reggaeton music.
A. Bad Bunny B. Daddy Yankee C. Enrique Iglesias D. Don Omar
Who is Daddy Yankee?
400
This critically acclaimed Mexican filmmaker creates work that is been characterized by a strong connection to fairy tales and horror.
Who is Guillermo del Toro?
400
This river, the longest in South America, flows through Brazil, Peru, and Colombia.
What is the Amazon River?
500
This U.S. Supreme Court Justice, of Puerto Rican descent, was appointed by President Barack Obama in 2009.
Who is Sonia Sotomayor?
500
This vibrant festival, celebrated annually in Rio de Janeiro, features samba music, dancing, and elaborate costumes.
What is Carnival?
500
This Argentine dance, characterized by its passionate and dramatic movements, has become a symbol of Argentine culture worldwide.
What is Tango?
500
This Spanish painter and sculptor, known for co-founding the Cubist movement, created the masterpiece "Guernica."
Who is Pablo Picasso?
500
This Dominican-American baseball player, nicknamed "Big Papi," is a Boston Red Sox legend and has been inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Who is David Ortiz?