Influential Figures
Puerto Rican-American playwright, creator In the Heights.
Who is Lin-Manuel Miranda?
These are fried plantain slices, popular in the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico.
What are tostones?
The capital city of Guatemala.
What is Guatemala City?
This Colombian actress became a household name for her role as Gloria on the hit sitcom Modern Family.
Who is Sofía Vergara?
This upbeat Cuban dance, often taught in beginner classes, has a name that means “little bite.”
What is the cha-cha?
Mexican-American labor leader and civil rights activist, co-founder of United Farm Workers.
Who is César Chávez?
These Brazilian bite-sized chocolate truffles, made from condensed milk, cocoa, and sprinkles, are a birthday staple.
What are brigadeiros?
The Caribbean island shared by Haiti and the Dominican Republic.
What is Hispaniola?
This Puerto Rican artist is known as the “King of Reggaetón."
Who is Daddy Yankee?
Originating in the Dominican Republic, this romantic partner dance is known for its side-to-side hip movements.
What is bachata?
The first Latina Supreme Court Justice.
Who is Sonia Sotomayor?
These corn dough wrapped in husks are often eaten at Christmas.
What are tamales
This South American country is the birthplace of tango.
What is Argentina?
This is Bad Bunny's most streamed song.
What is Dákiti?
This Afro-Cuban dance influenced salsa and is often performed with conga drums.
What is rumba?
This Cuban-American singer was nicknamed the “Queen of Salsa.”
Who is Celia Cruz?
This is known as “Peru’s national dish,” it’s made from raw fish cured in citrus juice.
What is Ceviche?
This mountain range runs through much of South America.
What are the Andes?
This Mexican-American comedian created and starred in his own sitcom.
Who is George Lopez?
This Argentine folk dance often includes intricate footwork and dramatic partner stances and is sometimes performed with a guitar.
What is chacarera?
This Guatemalan activist won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1992 for advocating Indigenous rights.
Who is Rigoberta Menchú?
This Mexican soup is made with hominy and pork, garnished with lime, radishes, and cabbage.
What is pozole?
This is the smallest country in Central America.
What is El Salvador?
This Mexican actress was the first Latina to win an oscar.
Who is Katy Jurado?
This Brazilian dance, performed during Carnival, is characterized by rapid footwork, colorful costumes, and energetic parades.
What is samba?