Spanish Language
Hispanic Culture
Hispanic Food
Spanish Holidays
History of Spanish Speaking Countries
100

What language family is Spanish a part of?

Romance

100

Historically, what were the two main religions in Spain?

Roman Catholicism & Islam

100

What is the main ingredient in gazpacho?

tomatoes

100

When is Hispanic Heritage month celebrated?

September 15 to October 15

100

Where is Machu Picchu?

Peru

200

True or False: Spanish is the third most common language spoken in the U.S.

False, it is the second most common.

200

The name of the highly caffeinated tea drink commonly consumed in Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay.

(Yerba) mate

200

True or False: Paella is a type of soup.

False

200

The name of the elaborate party thrown for a girl when she turns 15.

la quinceañera

200

True or False: Puerto Ricans are U.S. citizens.

True, they have citizenship but cannot vote. 
300

What does embarazada mean?

pregnant.

300

Birth place of Frida Kahlo.

Mexico City

300

You go to a local taquería in Chattanooga and order two tacos al pastor. What taco meat did you just order?

Pork

300

Which country celebrates Día de los Muertos?

Mexico

300

Christopher Colombus's original name in Spanish

Cristobal Colón

400

What is the difference between "conocer" and "saber"?

"Conocer" refers to a more personal kind of knowledge. It is used for knowledge of people, places, etc.

"Saber" is a more factual kind of knowledge. 

400

World famous female Mexican-american pop-star from the 90s. Songs include "Amor Prohibido" and "Como la Flor."

Selena (Quintanilla)

400

What is special about Rosca de Reyes and when is it eaten?

Rosca de Reyes, also known as Three Kings Bread, has a small figurine inside of it that represents baby Jesus. It is traditionally eaten on Día de los Reyes Magos. It is meant to symbolize the hiding of baby Jesus from King Herod's troops.

400

True or False: Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of Mexico's independence from Spain.

False: Cinco de Mayo commemorates Mexico's victory over the French in the Battle of Puebla during the U.S. Civil War.

400

Where were the Mayan and Aztec civilizations located?

Mesoamerica: modern-day central Mexico down to modern day Costa Rica.

500

Name one of the three countries that use "vos" (instead of "tú") as standard second person singular.

Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay

500

Name one of the five official languages in Spain other than Spanish.

Catalan, Galician, Basque, or Aranese

500

The name of the time of relaxed conversation following a meal. 

sobremesa

500

What is the name of the Holiday celebrated on January 6th in Spain?

El Día de los Reyes Magos

500

Modern-day name of what was formerly known as Tenochtitlán, capital of the ancient Aztec empire.

Mexico City

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