World Trivia
This country has the most time zones in the world.
What is France?
This explorer is credited with leading the expedition that conquered the Aztec Empire.
Who is Hernán Cortés?
This river forms part of the border between the United States and Mexico.
What is the Rio Grande?
This Spanish dish is traditionally made with rice, saffron, and seafood or meat.
What is paella?
This Mexican dish features a tortilla filled with meat, dipped in sauce, and baked.
What are enchiladas?
This ancient structure is located in Giza and is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
What is the Great Pyramid?
This country gained independence from Spain in 1810, beginning with El Grito de Dolores.
What is Mexico?
This South American country is both the largest Spanish-speaking country by population and area.
What is Mexico?
This drink made from hibiscus flowers.
What is hibiscus tea?
This Peruvian dish of raw fish cured in citrus juice is considered a national dish.
This element has the chemical symbol Fe.
What is iron?
This ancient civilization developed a complex calendar system in Mesoamerica.
Who are the Maya?
The Andes Mountains run through this many South American countries.
What is 7?
This Mexican sauce traditionally includes chocolate, chili peppers, and spices.
What is mole?
This Puerto Rican dish made with mashed plantains and filled with meat is called this.
What is mofongo?
This ocean is the deepest on Earth.
What is the Pacific Ocean?
This war (1910–1920) led to major social and political change in Mexico.
What is the Mexican Revolution?
This desert, one of the driest in the world, is located in Chile.
What is the Atacama Desert?
Tamales are traditionally wrapped in these before steaming.
What are corn husks (or banana leaves)?
This Spanish dish consists of sliced potatoes and eggs cooked slowly in olive oil.
What is tortilla española (Spanish omelet)?
This invention by Johannes Gutenberg revolutionized communication in Europe.
What is the printing press?
This treaty ended the Mexican-American War in 1848.
What is the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?
This Caribbean island is divided between Haiti and this Spanish-speaking country.
What is the Dominican Republic?
This celebration marks a young woman’s 15th birthday in many Hispanic cultures.
What is a quinceañera?
This Venezuelan and Colombian dish is a cornmeal cake that is split and stuffed with fillings like cheese or meat.
What is an arepa?