Culture & Food
This dish is a small, soft, corn or wheat tortilla that is folded or rolled around a filling.
Which country's capital is Madrid?
Spain
When does Hispanic Heritage Months begin and end?
This Mexican painter is famous for her self-portraits and distinctive brow.
Frida Kahlo
What is the name of the clay jar often broken to release candy and toys during parties?
Piñata
Which large country in South America has Portuguese as its official language, not Spanish?
Brazil
Which celebration honors deceased loved ones on November 1st and 2nd?
Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead)
This American labor leader and civil rights activist co-founded the National Farm Workers Association (later the UFW) and championed non-violent protest.
Cesar Chavez
What popular, sweet, deep-fried pastry, often coated in cinnamon sugar and dipped in chocolate, originated in Spain and Portugal?
Churro
What is the largest Spanish-speaking country in the world by land area?
Argentina
This ancient civilization built the impressive city of Machu Picchu in the mountains of Peru.
Incas.
She was the co-founder of the UFW along with Cesar Chavez and is known for her slogan "¡Sí Se Puede!" (Yes We Can!).
Dolores Huerta
This art form, often called the "dance of the soul," is a passionate display of guitar, song, and rhythmic footwork (zapateado), originating in Spain.
Flamenco
What is the name of the two-mile-long river that forms part of the border between the U.S. and Mexico?
Rio Grande (or Río Bravo)
What U.S. federal agency was co-founded by Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta to advocate for farm workers?
United Farm Workers
Name the first Hispanic woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, appointed in 2009.
Sonia Sotomayor
What is Mole made of?
Chili peppers and chocolate
Which country is the only one in Central America that does not border the Pacific Ocean?
Belize
The treaty that officially ended the Mexican-American War in 1848, resulting in Mexico ceding a large portion of its northern territory to the U.S., is called the Treaty of...
...Guadalupe Hidalgo
This Spanish artist, whose full name is long and complex, is known for co-founding the Cubist movement.
Pablo Picasso