Famous Figures
Cultural Traditions
Hispanic Cuisine
Latin American Geography
Spanish Language
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Historical Events
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Innovations and Contributions
100

This Mexican artist is known for her iconic self-portraits.

Who is Frida Kahlo?

100

This holiday, celebrated on November 1 and 2, honors deceased loved ones in Mexico.

What is Dia de los Muertos?

100

This dish from Mexico consists of a tortilla filled with various ingredients.

What is a taco?

100

This river is the longest in South America. 

What is the Amazon River?

100

This is the Spanish word for "goodbye"

What is "adios"?

100

This Mexican muralist is famous for his large-scale works and political themes. 

Who is Diego Rivera?

100

This lively dance originated in the Dominican Republic.

What is merengue?

100

This year marks the start of Mexico's War of Independence.

What is 1810?

100

This former baseball player from the Dominican Republic is known as "The Great One."

Who is Roberto Clemente?

100

This device was invented by a Mexican engineer and helps detect earthquakes.

What is the seismometer?

200

This Puerto Rican singer is known as the "Queen of Salsa"

Who is Celia Cruz?

200

This traditional Spanish festival involves the throwing of tomatoes. 

What is La Tomatina?

200

This popular Spanish rice dish often includes seafood or meat and is flavored with saffron.

What is paella?

200

This country is known for its ancient ruins at Machu Picchu. 

What is Peru? 

200

This common phrase means "how are you?"

What is "como estas?" 

200

This Chilean poet won the Nobel Prize for literature in 1971. 

Who is Pablo Neruda?

200

This Cuban music genre blends Spanish and African influences.

What is son?

200

This treaty ended the Mexican-American War in 1848.

What is the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?

200

This Mexican boxer is a six-time world champion in four weight classes.

Who is Julio César Chávez?

200

This Puerto Rican scientist is known for her contributions to the field of biochemistry.

Who is Dr. Ana María López?

300

The first Hispanic American to serve as a U.S. Supreme Court Justice.

Who is Sonia Sotomayor? 

300

In many Latin cultures, this celebration marks a girl's 15th birthday.

What is a quinceanera?

300

This traditional Mexican soup is made with hominy and meat, often garnished with radishes and cabbage. 

What is pozole?

300

This country has the world's largest Spanish speaking population. 

What is Mexico? 

300

This words means family in Spanish. 

What is "familia?"

300

This genre of literature often includes magical realism, prominently featured in Latin American works.

 What is magical realism?

300

This Spanish guitar-based music style is famous in Andalusia.

What is flamenco?

300

This event in 1959 marked the beginning of communist rule in Cuba.

What is the Cuban Revolution?

300

This Argentine soccer player is often regarded as one of the greatest of all time.

Who is Lionel Messi?

300

This Mexican-born artist created the iconic character "Día de los Muertos" sugar skulls.

Who is José Guadalupe Posada?

400

This Colombian author won the Nobel Prize for literature in 1982 for "One Hundred Years of Solitude."

Who is Gabriel Garcia Marquez?

400

This festive period in Brazil includes parades, music, and dancing before lent. 

What is Carnaval?

400

This dessert made from rice and milk is popular across many Hispanic cultures.

What is arroz con leche? 

400

This body of water separates Florida from Cuba. 

What is the Straits of Florida?

400

This Term refers to a person of Spanish descent living in Latin America. 

What is "hispano?"

400

This famous novel by Gabriel García Márquez tells the story of a family's multi-generational saga.

What is "One Hundred Years of Solitude"?

400

This rhythm is the foundation of salsa music, originating in Cuba.

What is son cubano?

400

This term refers to the movement of people from rural to urban areas in Latin America during the 20th century.

What is urbanization?

400

This Puerto Rican tennis player is a former world number one and Olympic gold medalist.

Who is Monica Puig?

400

This Cuban-American designed the first successful heart valve.

  • Who is Dr. José Celso Barbosa?

500

This Argentine revolutionary is a symbol of resistance in Latin America.

Who is Che Guevara?

500

This dance is a lively, traditional folk dance from the Andean region of south America. 

What is the huaylash?

500

This dish is made of cornmeal, often filled with meats or vegetables, and wrapped in corn husks. 

What is tamal?

500

This mountain range runs along the western coast of Sout America.

What is the Andes?

500

This Spanish word means "freedom."

What is "libertad"?

500

This Argentine writer is known for his contributions to philosophy and literature, especially "Ficciones."

Who is Jorge Luis Borges?

500

This Mexican folk music style often features a mariachi band.

What is mariachi?

500

 This group led the Mexican Revolution against dictatorship in the early 1900s.

Who are the Zapatistas?

500

This Brazilian soccer legend won three World Cups and is known as "The King of Football."

Who is Pelé?

500

This Argentine-born inventor is known for creating the first jet engine.

Who is Jorge Newbery?