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What Puerto Rican artist is known as the “King of Reggaeton”?
Daddy Yankee
What is the most popular sport in Spanish-speaking countries?
Soccer
What traditional Mexican dish is made with corn dough and wrapped in a corn husk or banana leaf before being steamed?
Tamales
Lyrics: “Voy a reír, voy a bailar…”
Vivir mi vida, la la la la.
Which country celebrates “La Tomatina,” a festival where people throw tomatoes at each other?
Spain
Who is this Dominican American singer that became internationally famous with hits like “Propuesta Indecente” and “Eres Mía”
Romeo Santos
What traditional musical style from Mexico features violins, trumpets, and charro outfits?
Mariachi
What popular Puerto Rican dish consists of mashed plantains mixed with garlic and pork cracklings?
Mofongo
Lyrics: “Despacito quiero…”
"Respirar tu cuello despacito."
What famous Cuban revolutionary played a major role in the Cuban Revolution and later became its leader?
Fidel Castro
Which Mexican-American singer was known as the “Queen of Tejano Music” before her tragic passing?
Selena Quintanilla
Hispanic Heritage Mouth is celebrated each year from? HINT: September ? - October ?
September 15 to October 15
What is the name of the Venezuelan and Colombian dish made from cornmeal dough and stuffed with cheese, meat, or beans?
Arepa
Lyrics: “Adiós amor me voy de…”
"Ti y esta vez para siempre."
In Mexico, what is the name of the celebration on November 1st that honors deceased children?
Día de los Angelitos
What famous Cuban American singer is known for hits like “Conga” and “Rhythm Is Gonna Get You”?
Gloria Estefan
In the Dominican Republic's Carnival, traditionally celebrated in La Vega, what is the name of the iconic character known for its devilish appearance?
A) El Ciguapa
B) Diablos Cojuelos
C) La Mami Wata
D) Los Diablos De RD
Diablos Cojuelos
This sweet bread, traditionally eaten during Día de los Muertos, is often decorated with bone-shaped designs.
Pan de muerto
Lyrics: “Si te invito una copa y me acerco a tu boca…”
“Si te robo un besito, ¿a ver, te enojas conmigo?”
What was the name of the first European explorer to reach the Americas under Spain’s flag in 1492?
Christopher Columbus (Cristóbal Colón)
The first Afro-Latina woman to appear on a 25-cent coin in the United States. Hint: She's the “Queen of Salsa”
Celia Cruz
Which beautiful dance, characterized by insinuating movements and popular in northern Peru, represents the courtship and love of a couple and is accompanied by the guitar and Peruvian cajón?
A) Huayno
B) Festejo
C) Tondero
D) Marinera
Tondero
This dish consists of thick, soft tortillas made from homemade dough, then filled with refried beans, avocado, queso fresco, and crema. Hint: This dish is very popular in one Central American country
Baleadas
Lyrics: " Nunca se olvida de lo real, un corazon como el..."
" Tuyo esta en extinction, Heaven must have sent you to Earth".
Which Argentine soccer player is often considered one of the greatest of all time and won the 1986 FIFA World Cup?
Diego Maradona