Famous Hispanics
This tennis legend from Spain has won 14 French Open titles
Who is Rafael Nadal?
This country's capital is Mexico City
What is Mexico?
This crispy fried dish is often filled with meat, cheese, or beans, and is widely popular in Argentina and Colombia.
What is an empanada?
This genre of Mexican music often features trumpets, violins, and guitars performed by men in traditional charro suits
What is mariachi?
This coming-of-age celebration is traditionally held for girls on their 15th birthday in many Latin American cultures.
What is a quinceañera?
This Puerto Rican singer known as the "King of Latin Pop" sang "Livin' la Vida Loca."
Who is Ricky Martin?
This South American country is home to Machu Picchu.
What is Peru?
This green dip is made mainly from mashed avocado.
What is guacamole?
This upbeat music and dance genre, popular in the Dominican Republic, is known for its fast footwork
What is merengue?
This Mexican holiday celebrates a military victory on May 5th
What is Cinco de Mayo?
This award-winning Colombian singer is known as the "Queen of Latin Pop" and hits like "Hips Don't Lie."
Who is Shakira?
This Central American country shares its name with a canal
What is Panama?
This sugar-covered fried dessert is typically served with a chocolate dipping sauce or filled with cream.
What is churros?
Nicknamed "La Pulga" ("The Flea"), this Argentine football icon won the FIFA World Cup in 2022 and currently plays for Inter Miami
Who is Lionel Messi?
This day, celebrated on September 16, marks Mexico's independence from Spain.
What is Mexican Independence Day?
This Supreme Court Justice, confirmed in 2009, is the first Latina to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court.
Who is Sonia Sotomayor?
This island nation, located just south of Florida, has Havana as its capital
What is Cuba?
This traditional Spanish dish is a rice-based meal often cooked with saffron and seafood or chicken
What is paella?
This Mexican painter is famous for her self-portraits and unibrow, including "The Two Fridas"
Who is Frida Kahlo?
This Day of the Dead holiday, celebrated in early November, honors deceased loved ones
What is Día de los Muertos?
This Venezuelan revolutionary leader helped liberate several South American countries from Spanish rule
Who is Simón Bolívar?
This South American country is named after the explorer Christopher Columbus
What is Colombia?
This dish made of minced raw fish, typically marinated in citrus juice, is popular in Latin America.
What is Ceviche?
In which U.S. city is ‘El Museo del Barrio’, dedicated to Latin American and Caribbean art?
What is New York City?
This U.S. president first introduced National Hispanic Heritage Week. He is the 36th President.
Who is President Lyndon B. Johnson