Latin American Food
What is char-grilled Mexican street corn known as?
A) Elote
B) Mofongo
C) Pernil
Elote
On what day does Mexico celebrate Independence Day?
A) May 5th
B) September 16th
C) January 20th
September 16th
Frida Kahlo was a prominent artist of the 20th century. What type of art was she known for?
A) Self-portraits
B) Still life
C) Impressionism
Self-portraits
Which is the Spanish-speaking country with the largest population?
A) Mexico
B) Colombia
C) Spain
Mexico
Selena Quintanilla was widely renowned as the ‘Queen of _______ Music’.
A) Cumbia
B) Tejano
C) Salsa
Tejano
Chimichurri is a popular condiment and sauce in Argentina and Uruguay. What is it usually served on?
A) Roast potatoes
B) Turnovers
C) Grilled meat
Grilled meat
The ruins of ancient Machu Picchu are remnants of what civilization?
A) Aztecs
B) Mayans
C) Incas
Incas
Which Latin comedian became the first to host a late-night talk show on an English-language network?
A) George Lopez
B) Paul Rodriguez
C) Eugenio Derbez
George Lopez
Which US state has the largest Spanish-speaking population?
A) Texas
B) New York
C) California
California
Where was singer-songwriter Shakira born?
A) Chile
B) Venezuela
C) Colombia
Colombia
Ropa Vieja, or ‘old clothes,’ is a classic Cuban dish consisting of ________.
A) Shredded flank steak
B) Sweet braised pork
C) Stewed chicken
Shredded flank steak
What historical event does Cinco De Mayo commemorate?
A) The cry of Dolores
B) The Battle of Puebla
C) Overthrowing the monarchy
The Battle of Puebla
What was Lin Manuel Miranda’s Broadway debut?
A) West Side Story
B) United States Of Banana
C) In The Heights
In The Heights
Which author wrote the acclaimed One Hundred Years Of Solitude?
A) Carlos Fuentes
B) Gabriel García Márquez
C) Mario Vargas Llosa
Gabriel García Márquez
Which of the following musicians was a judge on The Voice USA?
A) Becky G
B) Selena Gomez
C) Camila Cabello
Camila Cabello
What are the most common tacos in Mexico?
A) Birria tacos
B) Tacos al pastor
C) Carnitas
Tacos al pastor
Who was the first Hispanic justice on the US Supreme Court?
A) Sonia Sotomayor
B) Catherine Costes Masto
C) Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez
Sonia Sotomayor
Dolores Huerta and Cesar Chavez were labor activists who co-founded a workers association for which group?
A) Agricultural workers
B) Prison workers
C) Healthcare workers
Agricultural workers
Mate is the national drink of which Latin American country?
A) Argentina
B) Venezuela
C) Brazil
Argentina
Which country popularised the music style ‘reggaeton’?
A) Puerto Rico
B) Dominican Republic
C) Costa Rica
Puerto Rico
Which country is ceviche most commonly associated with?
A) Peru
B) Bolivia
C) Honduras
Peru
Who was a Venezuelan military and political leader who played a key role in the South American wars of independence against Spanish rule?
A) Simón Bolívar
B) Francisco Madero
C) Emiliano Zapata
Simón Bolívar
What team did Baseball Hall Of Famer Roberto Clemente play for?
A) Philadelphia Phillies
B) Pittsburgh Pirates
C) Texas Rangers
Pittsburgh Pirates
Christ The Redeemer is a well-known Brazilian statue. In which city can you find it?
A) Rio De Janeiro
B) São Paulo
C) Brasília
Rio De Janeiro
The music style ‘bossa nova’ is derived from which classic Brazilian genre?
A) Forró
B) Samba
C) Tango
Samba