MUSIC
Reggaeton is a popular music genre in Latin America. Which country did it originate from?
A) Puerto Rico
B) Dominican Republic
C) Costa Rica
A) Puerto Rico
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
A) George Lopez
On what day does Mexico celebrate Independence Day?
A) May 5th
B) September 16th
C) January 20th
B) September 16th
Mexican street corn has become increasingly popular at fairs and ballparks. What is it typically called?
A) Elote
B) Mofongo
C) Pernil
A) Elote
Which of the following Latin American cities is the most populated?
A) São Paulo
B) Mexico City
C) Buenos Aires
A) São Paulo
Which duo performed at the Superbowl LIV halftime show?
A) Cardi B & Lizzo
B) Jennifer Lopez & Shakira
C) Karol G & Becky G
B) Jennifer Lopez & Shakira
FX’s POSE features the largest transgender cast on television, mostly Black and Latina women. Which actress plays the leading character Blanca?
A) Zoey Luna
B) Josie Totah
C) MJ Rodriguez
C) MJ Rodriguez
The ruins of ancient Machu Picchu are remnants of what civilization?
A) Aztecs
B) Mayans
C) Incas
C) Incas
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
C) Grilled meat
Angel Falls is the world’s largest uninterrupted waterfall. Where is it located?
A) Venezuela
B) Argentina
C) Chile
A) Venezuela
Which English-speaking singer was featured alongside Daddy Yankee and Luis Fonsi in Despacito?
A) Shawn Mendes
B) Nick Jonas
C) Justin Bieber
C) Justin Bieber
MCU has announced their first Latino superhero ‘El Muerto.’ Which famous Latin artist will be portraying this character?
A) J Balvin
B) Bad Bunny
C) Maluma
B) Bad Bunny
What historical event does Cinco De Mayo commemorate?
A) The cry of Dolores
B) The battle of Puebla
C) Overthrowing the monarchy
B) The battle of Puebla
Ropa Vieja, or ‘old clothes,’ is a classic Cuban dish. What is the core ingredient?
A) Slow-cooked flank steak
B) Sweet shredded pork
C) Stewed chicken
A) Slow-cooked flank steak
Which of the following countries is not in Central America?
A) Suriname
B) Belize
C) Honduras
A) Suriname
Which of the following singers is a new judge on The Voice (2022)?
A) Paulina Rubio
B) Selena Gomez
C) Camila Cabello
C) Camila Cabello
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
A) Self-portraits
Simon Bolívar is colloquially known as ‘the great Liberator of South America.’ What was he most famous for?
A) Ending Spanish rule in the Americas
B) Fought for Native rights and decolonization
C) Served as the Great Director of Gran Colombia
A) Ending Spanish rule in the Americas
Tacos are well-loved around the world. What tacos are most commonly eaten in Mexico?
A) Birria tacos
B) Tacos al pastor
C) Carnitas
B) Tacos al pastor
Which of the following countries is known for being a global wine exporter?
A) Venezuela
B) Chile
C) Bolivia
B) Chile
The music style ‘bossa nova’ is derived from which classic Brazilian genre?
A) Forró
B) Samba
C) Tango
B) Samba
Dolores Huerta and Cesar Chavez were labor activists who co-founded a workers association for which group?
A) Agricultural workers
B) Prison workers
C) Health care workers
A) Agricultural workers
The Galapagos Islands are known for being instrumental to Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection. Which country do these islands belong to?
A) Ecuador
B) Guyana
C) Peru
A) Ecuador
African influence is prevalent in Brazilian cuisine. Which national dish is this true for?
A) Coxinhas
B) Brigadeiro
C) Feijoada
C) Feijoada
What is the largest island in the Caribbean?
A) Cuba
B) Hispaniola
C) Jamaica
A) Cuba