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La Comida
100
Cuban-American businesswoman, singer, songwriter, actress, Grammy winner, Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, named one of the Top 100 greatest artists. She lives in Miami.
Who is Gloria Estefan?
100
They developed a written language of hieroglyphs and invented the mathematical concept of zero. With their expertise in astronomy and mathematics, they developed the calendar we use today also.
Today their ancestors inhabit southern Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador, and Honduras.
Mathematics are in their DNA and yours too :)!
Who are the Mayans?
100
I live in the NYC area, I am in high school, can I go to college in NYC? Can I get funding to help me go to college in NYC?
What is Yes You Can!!!
It does not matter where you were born, dream BIG!!!!
100
I was born in the Bronx, my mom was a cleaning lady. In 2008 I worked extra shifts as a waitress and bartender. I decided to run for political office as a Hispanic woman from the Bronx. I was told I would never win. People mocked me, but I did not listen and I followed my heart. In June 2018, my campaign shocked the political establishment, when I defeated incumbent Joe Crowley. My campaign was driven entirely by grassroots volunteers and donations. I refuse to take any contributions from corporations. I represent the people.
Who am I?
Who is Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez?
100
This is the base of my Paella dish. I am a grain. You can eat me with Pollo, Frijoles (o Habichuelas), some folks like a good Moro also.
What am I?
What is rice?
200
Born to Mexican father and Cuban mother in Cuba, moved back and forth to Mexico and Cuba. When she was six years old she moved to Miami. She dated Shawn Mendes. One of her top songs "Bam Bam" has 4.2 million hits on YouTube.
Who is Camila Cabello?
200
The Inca civilization began as a small tribe who steadily grew and expanded from Columbia to Argentina. They are remembered for their contributions to religion, architecture, roads, and focus on medicine and healing. They performed brain surgeries successfully. They also left this amazing place which Thousands of people visit every year. What is the name of this place?
What is Machu Picchu?
200
I have a job and want to save some money; I am not sure if I can open a bank account.
Can anyone open a bank account?
What is Yes?
You can open a bank account, you will need limited information to open a bank account in NYC.
200
I was born in the Boogie Down Bronx. I am singer, actress, and businesswoman. I am well known around my "block".
Who am I?
Who is Jennifer Lopez?
200
I am not a banana, but I am in the same family and served in many Latin countries.
What are Platanos?
300
I am a Cuban American Rapper/Business Man. I sang International Man, Hey Ya, and Bon Bon to name a few. I am also known as "Mr. 305" and "Mr Worldwide". I also helped to launch "305 Worldwide Marketing Agency".
Who is Pitbull?
300
We are a highly skilled people. Our empire covered Mexico and Central America. We created the first school system for all children. We were architects, Doctors, Farmers, Mathematicians, Engineers, Writers, and Sculptors just to name some of our professions.
Moctezuma's real revenge is for all of his people to continue their education and become leaders of the free world.
Who are we?
Who are the Aztecs?
300
If I want to go to college, but I have to work, are there programs in NYC that will allow me to go to school and continue to work?
What is Yes?
Colleges will even help find job placement and can provide college work studies.
300
I am in my young 20s. My breakthrough role came in portraying Harley Diaz in the Disney Channel series Stuck in the Middle. I played Ellie Alves in the second season of the thriller series You. I stared in Yes Day. I was Wednesday in the Adams Family.
Who is Jenna Ortega?
300
Venezuelan fried corn cakes stuffed with tasty fillings, like this creamy, zesty chicken and avocado salad.
What are Arepas?
400
I am a Colombian singer/songwriter. I sang La Tortura, Whenever, Whenever, Rabiosa.
I shattered records on Spotify and You Tube also.
Who is Shakira?
400
A stock is minority ownership in a public company. A bond is a minority ownership of some type of loan (debt). A mutual fund is a group of "investments" of stock and bonds that can earn interest.
Can anyone invest in stocks, bonds, or mutual funds? Yes or No?
What is Yes, Yes, Yes?
400
In professional baseball if a batter fails 7 out of 10 times is when he gets up to the plate to hit, is he a good batter?
What is YES he is a good batter?
Any batter with a lifetime batting average of .300 will be inducted into the hall of fame.
As long as you continue to try, you will succeed. If you attempt something and fail, try, try again!!!
400
Did you see Machete?
Who am I?
A: Alex Cruz
B: Aaron Judge
C: Danny Trejo
Who is Danny Trejo?
400
Green plantain slices fried until golden and crispy. Serve as a tasty side, app or snack.
What are Tostones?
500
I went to college in Puerto Rico and worked at a supermarket while in college. I am a singer and song writer.
I do not have long ears. I do not like carrots, and I do not have a Cotton Tail.
I also fulfilled a dream to wrestle at WWE Backlash.
Who is Bad Bunny?
500
What is the best investment?
A penny that doubles everyday in total value for 30 days? Day 1 there is $0.01, Day 2 there is $0.02, Day three there is $0.04, Day four there is $0.08 for thirty consecutive days.
OR I give you $10,000 every day for 30 days? At the end of 30 days you will have $300,000 USD dollars with option two.
Which option is better?
500
The Stock price of Amazon is $112.78 today.
What was the Initial Public Offering price in 1997?
A: $1.50
B: $15.00
C: $25.00
What is A, the stock price of Amazon was $1.50.
$100 worth of Amazon IPO stock in 1997 would be worth more than $1.58 million today.
This is because of compounding interest.
500
I am Dominican and Puerto Rican. I lived in Queens. I starred in movies such as La Colombiana, Avatar, and Guardians of the Galaxy.
Who is Zoe Saldana?
500
I am a slow-roasted marinated pork leg or pork shoulder.
What is a Pernil?