Latin America Legends & History
This ancient civilization once ruled large parts of western South America.
Who were the Incas?
These small drums are commonly used in salsa music.
What are bongos?
This popular street food originated in Mexico.
What are tacos?
This holiday is celebrated on December 25.
What is Christmas?
This phrase means “My house is your house.”
What is “Mi casa es su casa”?
This Mexican painter is famous for her self-portraits.
Who is Frida Kahlo?
This Puerto Rican artist helped bring reggaeton to a global audience.
Who is Daddy Yankee?
This seafood dish is strongly associated with Peru.
What is ceviche?
This celebration marks the beginning of a new calendar year.
What is New Year's Day?
This saying means “Better late than never.”
What is “Más vale tarde que nunca”?
This explorer is traditionally linked to European arrival in the Americas in 1492.
Who is Christopher Columbus?
This traditional Mexican music style features trumpets and violins.
What is mariachi?
This traditional Venezuelan Christmas dish is wrapped in banana leaves.
What is hallaca?
This Mexican tradition honors deceased loved ones.
What is Día de los Muertos?
This Spanish word means “luck.”
What is suerte?
This South American country was the center of the Inca Empire.
What is Peru?
This famous holiday song includes the Spanish phrase wishing a merry Christmas.
What is "Feliz Navidad"?
This sweet bread is commonly eaten during holidays in Mexico and Central America.
What is pan dulce?
Independence for many Latin American countries is celebrated during this month.
What is September?
This phrase is often said to someone before or during a meal.
What is "Buen provecho"?
Many countries in Latin America gained independence from this European nation.
What is Spain?
This American singer is often called the “Queen of Pop.”
Who is Madonna?
Cacao plants, used to make chocolate, are native to this region.
What is Mesoamerica?
This holiday celebrates love and friendship in February.
What is Valentine's Day?
This Spanish word can mean both “party” and “celebration.”
What is fiesta?