Pop Culture
Birthplace of singer-songwriter Shakira
Colombia
Which 3 colors are included on the Colombian flag?
Yellow, blue, and red
A flat unleavened bread made from cornmeal and water that are used in tostadas
Tortilla
Country that popularized the music style ‘reggaeton’
Puerto Rico
Name 1 of the 2 countries in South America that are landlocked
Bolivia or Paraguay
Latinx actress who portrayed Frida Kahlo in the 2002 movie "Frida"
Salma Hayek
What 3 colors are included on the Chilean flag?
Red, white, and blue
A green starchy fruit that has a bland flavor and looks much like a large banana
Plantain
Which Latin American country has two capital cities?
Bolivia (La Paz & Sucre)
This country was colonized by Portugal, unlike most of it's neighboring countries
Brazil
Latinx soccer player known as the only one in history to win eight FIFA Ballon d'Or
Lionel Messi
Which two colors are included in the flags of all of these Central American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua?
Blue and white
A corn pancake that is a traditional to Venezuela
Arepa or Cachapa
Highest peak in all the Caribbean standing at 10,174 ft above sea level
Pico Duarte / Duarte Peak
Name 3 of the ancient civilizations that were in Central and South America before colonization
Maya, Inca, and Aztec
Author who wrote the acclaimed novel One Hundred Years of Solitude
Gabriel García Márquez
Amount of stars on the Brazilian flag
27
Brazil's national dish, which is made with meat and black beans
Feijoada
Country that is home to over 700 bird species, including the Scarlet Macaw, which is the national bird
Honduras
These five countries celebrate their Independence at the beginning of the Latinx and Hispanic Heritage month
México, Chile, El Salvador, Honduras, Costa Rica, and Guatemala
First Latina astronaut to go to space
Ellen Ochoa
Caribbean country whose flag does not include any red, white, or blue
Jamaica
A raw fish dish that is marinated in citrus and spices
Ceviche
Which city is home to the Museum of Gold
Bogotá
First Hispanic and Latinx person, and woman of color, to serve as an American Supreme Court Justice
Sonia Sotomayor