Hispanic Heritage Month

Latin American Music Trivia

100

Which country popularized the music style ‘reggaetón’?

A) Puerto Rico

B) Dominican Republic

C) Costa Rica

A) Puerto Rico

100

The music style bossa nova is derived from which classic Brazilian genre? 

A) Forró

B) Samba

C) Tango

B) Samba

100

 Where was singer-songwriter Shakira born?

A) Colombia

B) Venezuela

C) Chile

A) Colombia

100

Selena Quintanilla was widely renowned as the ‘Queen of _______ Music’.

A) Cumbia

B) Tejano

C) Salsa

B) Tejano

100

The tango is a popular dance style that originated in which two countries

A) Argentina and Uruguay

B) Panama and Uruguay

C) Venezuela and Colombia 

A) Argentina and Uruguay

Latin American Culture

100

Which is the Spanish-speaking country with the largest population?

A) Mexico

B) Colombia

C) Spain

A) Mexico

100

 Which author wrote the acclaimed One Hundred Years Of Solitude?

A) Carlos Fuentes

B) Gabriel García Márquez

C) Mario Vargas Llosa

B) Gabriel García Márquez

100

Mate is the national drink of which Latin American country?

A) Argentina

B) Venezuela

C) Brazil

A) Argentina

100

Christ The Redeemer is a well-known Brazilian statue. In which city can you find it?

A) Rio De Janeiro

B) São Paulo

C) Brasília

A) Rio De Janeiro

100

Which US state has the largest Spanish-speaking population?

A) Texas

B) New York

C) California

C) California

Latin American Geography

100

Which of the following Latin American cities is the most populated?

A) São Paulo

B) Mexico City

C) Buenos Aires

A) São Paulo

100

Angel Falls is the world’s largest uninterrupted waterfall. Where is it located?

A) Venezuela

B) Argentina

C) Chile

A) Venezuela

100

Which country do the Galapagos Islands belong to?

A) Belize

B) Nicaragua

C) Ecuador

C) Ecuador

100

Which of the following countries is known for being a global wine exporter?

A) Venezuela

B) Chile

C) Bolivia

B) Chile

100

What is the largest island in the Caribbean?

A) Cuba

B) Hispaniola

C) Puerto Rico

A) Cuba

Latin American History

100

On what day does Mexico celebrate Independence Day?

A) May 5th

B) September 16th

C) January 20th

B) September 16th

100

 The ruins of ancient Machu Picchu are remnants of what civilization?

A) Aztecs

B) Mayans

C) Incas

C) Incas

100

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

100

Who was the first Hispanic justice on the US Supreme Court?

A) Sonia Sotomayor

B) Catherine Costes Masto

C) Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez

A) Sonia Sotomayor

100

Who was a Venezuelan military and political leader who played a key role in the South American wars of independence against Spanish rule?

A) Simón Bolívar

B) Francisco Madero

C) Emiliano Zapata

A) Simón Bolívar

Latin American Food

100

What is char-grilled Mexican street corn known as?

A) Elote

B) Mofongo

C) Pernil

A) Elote

100

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

100

Ropa Vieja, or ‘old clothes,’ is a classic Cuban dish consisting of ________.

A) Shredded flank steak

B) Sweet braised pork

C) Stewed chicken

A) Shredded flank steak

100

Tres Golpes is a traditional breakfast dish in which country

A) Peru

B) Dominican Republic

C) Guatemala

B) Dominican Republic

100

Which country is ceviche most commonly associated with?

A) Peru

B) Bolivia

C) Honduras

A) Peru