Latin American Geography
Latin American Historical Leaders
Latin American Musical Artists
Latin American
Celebrations
Celebrations
Food
100
What is the capital of Chile?
Santiago
100
This Mexican muralist/painter sparked controversy when his Rockefeller Center mural included communist leader Vladimir Lenin.
"Man at the crossroads"
Diego Rivera
100
Which Puerto Rican singer and rapper released hits like Despacito and is a global reggaetón icon?
Luis Fonci or Daddy Yankee
100
This celebration marks a girl’s 15th birthday and her transition to womanhood in many Latin American countries.
Quinceañera
100
Cual es el plato nacional de Ecuador?
encebollado
200
This island group off the coast of Ecuador is famous for unique wildlife and Charles Darwin’s studies.
Galápagos Islands
200
This Cuban revolutionary became a symbol of resistance after the 1959 revolution.
Fidel Castro
200
What Puerto Rican singer is famous for salsa hits like Vivir Mi Vida and Ahora Quién?
Marc Anthony
200
This Latin American festival, celebrated just before Lent, often includes parades, costumes, and playful throwing of flour, water, or eggs.
Carnaval
200
What is the special bread eaten during Día de los Reyes (Three kings Day) called?
Rosca de Reyes
300
What is the longest mountain range in South America?
Andes Mountains
300
This independence leader is known as "El Libertador" for his role in freeing several South American countries from Spain.
Simon Bolivar
300
This Dominican singer, known as the ‘King of Bachata,’ brought the genre to global fame with songs like ‘Obsesión’, "Eres Mia", or "Imitadora"
Romeo Santos
300
During this Latin American Holy Week celebration, many people fast or avoid eating meat/ give something up as part of their religious observance.
Semana Santa
300
Cual es el plato nacional de Puerto Rico?
Mofongo
400
This river is a major water source in northern Mexico and forms part of the U.S.-Mexico border.
Rio Grande/Rio Bravo
400
Before becoming the world’s most notorious drug trafficker, this Colombian Cartel leader briefly served as an elected congressman in Colombia.
Pablo Escobar
400
This Latin American singer performed at the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.
Shakira
400
This New Year’s Eve tradition in Ecuador and Colombia involves burning dolls or effigies made from old clothes and straw to symbolize leaving behind misfortunes.
Ano Viejo
400
This frozen Colombian dessert, often sold by street vendors, is shaved ice topped with condensed milk, fruit syrups, and cheese.
Raspado
500
What Latin American country shares the island of Hispaniola with Haiti?
Dominican Republic
500
This Chilean military general took power after overthrowing President Salvador Allende in 1973.
Augusto Pinochet
500
Exiled from Cuba after the 1959 revolution, this singer became the international ‘Queen of Salsa’.
Celia Cruz
500
According to tradition, Melchior brought this valuable gift to the baby Jesus, symbolizing his status and riches as a king.
Gold
500
This "fruit" makes Ecuador the world’s largest exporter by volume.
Bananas