Geography
Whats the capital of Mexico?
Mexico City
Who was the famous Mexican artist known for her self-portrait?
Frida Kahlo
What style of music and dance originated in Argentina and Uruguay?
Tango
What Mexican holiday honors and remembers loved ones who have died?
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
What sweet Spanish dessert is made from fried dough and is often served withchocolate sauce?
Churro
Which is south American country is famous for Machu Picchu?
Peru
In what year did Mexico gain independence from spain?
1821
which Mexican Artist is famous for large murals depicting MExican history and society?
Diego Rivera
What is a quinceañera?
A celebration of a girl's 15th birthday.
What Spanish rice dish is traditionally made with rice, saffron, and other ingredientssuch as seafood or chicken?
Paella
Whats the largest Spanish-speaking country in the world by land area?
Argentina
Which ancient civilization built the famous city of Machu Picchu?
The Inca Civilization
What traditional Mexican music style often features trumpets, violens, guitars and singers wearing charro outfits?
Mariachi music
What Mexican holiday celebrates the victory of Mexican forces over the French atthe Battle of Puebla?
Cinco de Mayo
What popular Mexican dish consists of a tortilla rolled around a filling and often toppedwith sauce?
An enchilada
Which caribbean island is shared by Haiti and the Dominican Republic?
Hispaniola
Who was the leader of the Mexican Revolution who was known for fighting for land reform and peasant rights?
Emiliana Zapata
Which Spanish artist painted the famous artwork Guernica, showing the horrors of war?
Piccaso
What traditional celebration in Mexico reenacts Mary and Joseph's search for shelterbefore the birth of Jesus?
Las Posadas
What Peruvian dish is traditionally made with raw fish cured in citrus juice?
Ceviche