POP CULTURE
Which Latina duo performed at the Superbowl LIV halftime show?
JLo and Shakira
This person was a Mexican American activist, labor leader, Co-founder of United Farm Workers and 1994 recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Cesar Chavez
Reggaeton is a popular music genre in Latin America. Which country did it predominantly originate from?
PUERTO RICO
A sauce made from mashed avocado, tomatoes, lime juice, cilantro, and onions
Guacamole
What year did DACA become established?
2012
Which famous Latinx actress portrayed Selena in the 1997 movie of the same name?
JLo
Who became the youngest woman to serve in U.S. Congress and happens to come from Puerto Rican heritage?
Alexandria Ocasio Cortes AOC)
Who is considered an icon in Tejano Music?
SELENA
Street corn has become increasingly popular at fairs and ballparks. What is it typically called?
Elote/Esquite
What is the largest island in the Caribbean?
CUBA
This famous Latin gossip talk-show was co-hosted by a Cuban woman and a Cuban man.
El Gordo y La Flaca
Which Latin comedian became the first to host a late-night talk show on an English-language network?
George Lopez
Daddy Yankee took reggaeton in the clubs and into the streets with this hit.
Gasolina
What is a corn pancake similar to a tortilla that is that is a traditional Venezuelan bread?
Arepa
What country is famous for Tango?
ARGENTINA
This famous teen drama series and band were overwhelmingly successful in the early 2000’s and has recently had a Netflix spin-off. What is their name? (Hint: Think Red)
Rebelde or RBD
Who was the first Latin American superstar in Major League Baseball leaving a legacy in the Caribbean.
Roberto Clemente
Name at least three music genres that influenced reggaetón.
Hip Hop, Reggae, Rap, Techno
Chimichurri is a popular condiment and sauce in Argentina and Uruguay. What is it usually served on?
Grilled meat
The ruins of ancient Machu Picchu are remnants of what civilization/tribe?
INCAS
What Latino filmmaker/director has won the most Oscars? Hint: He’s filmed Gravity, Roma, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Children of Men, and Great Expectations.
Alfonso Cuarón Orozco
Who was the first Latinx US Supreme Court Justice?
Sonia Sotomayor
The Cuban American sing was known as “La Reina de la Salsa.” (The Queen of Salsa)
Celia Cruz
Name 3 foods that the people from Latin America introduced to the Spanish (and the rest of the world!)
Chocolate, potatoes, squash, lima beans, sweet potatoes, corn, avocados, peanuts, guinea pigs, yuca, quinoa...
What Latin American country has won the most world cups?
BRAZIL