Spanish History
The term for the system of forced labor used in the Spanish colonies during the 16th century
What is the encomienda system?
The first governing document signed in what would become the United States; established by a group of English Pilgrims that sailed on the Mayflower
What is the Mayflower Compact?
Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee collaborated on this 2017 chart-topping hit, sung mostly in Spanish.
What is "Despacito"?
The day Christmas is celebrated traditionally in many Spanish-speaking countries
What is December 24th?
Will Smith's target of slapping during the 94th Academy Awards
Who is Chris Rock?
Which iconic Spanish painter, known for his role in the development of Cubism, spent most of his adult life in France?
Who is Pablo Picasso?
The Founding Father credited with writing the majority of the Federalist Papers
Who is Alexander Hamilton?
This lively Latin dance, characterized by quick footwork, originated in Cuba and is known for its vibrant and energetic movements
What is salsa?
The holiday in which prayers and remembrance of friends and family members who have died occurs
What is the Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos)?
The name of the child brought out during the Rennaisance tour
Who is Blue Ivy?
The first Hispanic and Latina woman to serve on the United States Supreme Court, appointed by President Barack Obama in 2009
Who is Sonia Sotomayor?
This policy of containment aimed to prevent the spread of communism and was a guiding principle of U.S. foreign policy during the Cold War.
What is the Truman Doctrine?
This Latina singer is often referred to as the "Queen of Tejano Music" and tragically passed away in 1995 at the age of 23
Who is Selena Quintanilla?
Holiday to celebrate Mexico's victory over the Second French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862
What is Cinco de Mayo?
The person who completely drove Twitter to the ground by changing its name to X?
Who is Elon Musk?
The military and political leader known for leading several South American countries to independence from Spanish rule in the early 19th century
Who is Simón Bolívar?
The scandal that led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon involved a break-in at the headquarters of this political party
What is the Watergate Scandal?
The title of the collaboration between Bad Bunny and Cardi B, released in 2018
What is "I Like It"?
The tradition is celebrated over multiple days between Dec. 16 and Christmas Eve, and features a procession of carolers lead by a small child dressed as an angel, as well as food, warm drinks and piñatas
What is Las Posadas?
The length of time in which Joe Awlyn and Taylor Swift were together?
What is 6 years?
The renowned Colombian author and Nobel Prize laureate known for works such as "One Hundred Years of Solitude"
Who is Gabriel García Márquez?
Following the Civil War, this amendment to the U.S. Constitution granted citizenship and equal protection under the law to all persons born or naturalized in the United States.
What is the 14th Amendment?
The popular Latin music genre that originated in the Dominican Republic, features lively dance beats and is often characterized by a four-step beat pattern
What is Merengue?
The number of days in which families gather for prayer during the observance of The Novena of Aguinaldos
What is 9 days?
The tiny star who grabbed everyone's attention at the Met Gala
What is the cockroach?