Countries & Places
This country is directly south of the United States.
What is Mexico?
A tortilla filled with ingredients such as meat, beans, cheese, or vegetables.
What is a taco?
This style of music and dance became popular in Cuba and around the world.
What is salsa?
This Mexican American singer is known as the “Queen of Tejano Music.”
Who is Selena Quintanilla?
What is the Spanish word for “hello”?
What is hola?
This is the largest Spanish-speaking country in South America.
What is Argentina?
This creamy dip is often made with avocados.
What is guacamole?
This Mexican music style often includes instruments such as trumpets, violins, and guitars.
What is mariachi?
This famous Puerto Rican baseball player was also known for his humanitarian work.
Who is Roberto Clemente?
What is the Spanish word for “thank you”?
What is gracias?
This island nation in the Caribbean is known for its beautiful beaches and rich culture.
What is Puerto Rico?
These are often made from corn dough and can be filled with meat, cheese, or other ingredients.
What are tamales?
This energetic dance and music style has roots in the Dominican Republic.
What is merengue?
This Mexican artist is famous for her colorful self-portraits.
Who is Frida Kahlo?
What is the Spanish word for “family”?
What is familia?
The Amazon Rainforest can be found in several South American countries, including this largest country.
What is Brazil?
This popular Latin American dish is made by combining rice, beans, and other ingredients.
What are rice and beans?
This music genre developed in Puerto Rico and combines Latin rhythms with hip-hop influences.
What is reggaetón?
This Supreme Court Justice was the first Latina to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court.
Who is Sonia Sotomayor?
What is the Spanish word for “friend”?
What is amigo or amiga?
This ancient city in Mexico was once home to the Aztec civilization.
What is Tenochtitlán?
This sweet Mexican treat is made from fried dough and is often covered with cinnamon and sugar.
What are churros?
This traditional Mexican dance often features colorful dresses and rhythmic footwork.
What is folklórico?
This civil rights activist worked to improve conditions for farmworkers alongside the United Farm Workers movement.
Who is Cesar Chavez?
What is the Spanish word for “celebration” or “party”?
What is fiesta?