Hispanic Heritage
This day, celebrated on September 16, marks Mexico’s independence from Spain.
What is Mexican Independence Day?
This Colombian singer is known for hits like “Hips Don’t Lie” and “Waka Waka.”
Who is Shakira?
This is the capital of Mexico
What is Mexico City?
This is the name of the traditional Mexican food made with corn dough and often stuffed with meat or cheese, then steamed in a corn husk.
What are tamales?
This animated Disney movie, set in Colombia, tells the story of the magical Madrigal family.
What is Encanto?
This Hispanic civil rights leader co-founded the National Farm Workers Association in the 1960s.
Who is César Chávez?
This Argentinian soccer player is considered one of the greatest players of all time.
Who is Lionel Messi?
This country, located in South America, has both the Amazon rainforest and a long Pacific coast.
What is Peru?
This colorful Latin American holiday, celebrated on November 1st and 2nd, honors deceased loved ones.
What is Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)?
This Cuban-American singer was known as the "Queen of Latin Pop," famous for hits like “Conga.”
Who is Gloria Estefan?
This year marks the start of National Hispanic Heritage Month in the U.S.
What is 1968?
This actress, born in Texas to Mexican-American parents, starred in "Desperate Housewives."
Who is Eva Longoria?
The Andes Mountains run through this country, home to the famous city of Machu Picchu.
What is Peru?
This is the traditional dance style originating from the Dominican Republic, known for its fast-paced rhythm.
What is merengue?
This Puerto Rican trap and reggaeton artist became the most-streamed artist in the world in 2020.
Who is Bad Bunny?
She was the first Latina appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Who is Sonia Sotomayor?
This Puerto Rican actor voiced the character Bruno in the Disney movie Encanto.
Who is John Leguizamo?
This Caribbean country shares the island of Hispaniola with Haiti.
What is the Dominican Republic?
This musical genre, which combines indigenous and Spanish influences, is famous in Mexico and features stringed instruments like the guitar and violins.
What is mariachi?
This award-winning Mexican filmmaker directed The Shape of Water.
Who is Guillermo del Toro?
This territory in the Caribbean has Spanish as an official language and is a U.S. Commonwealth.
What is Puerto Rico?
This legendary Cuban singer is known as the "Queen of Salsa."
Who is Celia Cruz?
This river is the longest in South America.
What is the Amazon River?
This is the Latin American tradition of celebrating a girl's 15th birthday, marking her transition into womanhood.
What is a quinceañera?
This is the name of the first-ever animated film by Disney that features a Brazilian lead character and celebrates Latin culture through music.
What is Rio?