Famous Latinas/Latinos
This Colombian singer is known for hits like "Hips Don't Lie" and "Waka Waka."
Who is Shakira?
What was the previous capital of Cuba?
What is Santiago de Cuba?
This popular Mexican dish consists of a tortilla folded or rolled around a filling.
What is a Taco?
This fast-paced genre of music originated in the Dominican Republic and features the güira and tambora drum.
What is merengue?
This ancient city in Peru is one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world.
What is Machu Picchu?
This Puerto Rican baseball player was the first Latin American inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Who is Roberto Clemente?
This revolutionary leader from Venezuela was instrumental in liberating several South American countries from Spanish rule.
Who is Simón Bolívar?
These deep-fried dough pastries, often sprinkled with sugar, are a favorite treat in Spain and Latin America.
What are churros?
This dance, originating from Cuba, is known for its quick footwork and is often paired with Afro-Cuban rhythms.
What is Salsa?
This large statue of Jesus Christ stands over Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
What is Christ the Redeemer?
She became the first Latina Supreme Court Justice in the United States in 2009.
Who is Sonia Sotomayor?
This country gained its independence from Spain in 1821 and is known for its famous canal.
What is Panama?
This savory Puerto Rican dish, made from mashed plantains, is often served with meat or seafood.
What is Mofongo?
This Mexican music genre features large bands with trumpets, guitars, and violins, often heard during celebrations.
What is Mariachi?
This waterfall, located on the border of Argentina and Brazil, is one of the largest waterfall systems in the world.
What are Iguazu Falls?
Known as the Queen of Salsa, this Cuban-American singer brought Latin music to the world stage.
Who is Celia Cruz?
This Caribbean country became the first independent Black republic in 1804 after a successful slave revolt.
What is Haiti?
This traditional Cuban sandwich consists of roast pork, ham, cheese, pickles, and mustard.
What is a Cubano?
This song by Puerto Rican artists Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee became a global hit in 2017.
What is "Despacito"?
This famous Mexican pyramid complex, home to the Pyramid of the Sun and the Pyramid of the Moon, is near Mexico City.
What is Teotihuacan?
This Mexican-American artist is famous for her self-portraits and her activism for indigenous culture.
Who is Frida Kahlo?
The Mexican War of Independence began on September 16, 1810, with a call to arms by this priest.
Who is Miguel Hidalgo?
This is the main ingredient in tamales, a dish popular in Mexico and other Latin American countries.
What is corn/masa?
This Brazilian style of music and dance is known for its lively rhythm and is a big part of Carnival celebrations.
What is samba?
This UNESCO World Heritage site in Guatemala was once a major city of the ancient Maya civilization
What is Tikal?