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True or False?
100
Very popular and in the family of the banana, this sweet fruit is often fried and served with several Spanish and Caribbean dishes. (Try to answer this in Spanish!)
What are maduros or sweet plantains?
100
The ______ originated in the Caribbean, although it also has a strong African influence. Couples typically perform this dance together and it centers on a four-beat combination of two quick steps and a slow step with a pause or tap. Also known as the sauce you eat with tortilla chips!
What is the Salsa?
100
This celebrity gained her fame from MTV's Jersey Shore. Don't let her Italian antics fool you, she was adopted from Chile. You can find her now on Dancing with the Stars in a G-rated fashion.
Who is Snooki?
100
This is the largest Latin American country. Once a colony of Portugal, its official language is Portuguese.
What is Brazil? YOU WIN A PRIZE! :D
100
Puerto Rico is an unincorporated territory of the United States.
True.
200
Meat or cheese stuffed pastry.
What are empanadas?
200
The _________, is a Cuban-born dance, similar to the Mambo in style. However, after the basic movement of stepping forward or backward and shifting weight between feet, the________ adds a quick set of three steps. This gives the dance its name since many dancers count out these steps as ________. Much different than everyone's favorite group dance at a party. "Everybody clap your hands!"
What is the Cha Cha?
200
Though she was born in the Bronx, this Latina star is proud of her Puerto Rican heritage. She is known for her music, movies and booty. She's dated and married numerous stars along the way. Don't be fooled by the rocks that she got.
Who is Jennifer Lopez? YOU WIN A PRIZE! :D
200
Bordered by the US, this Spanish country's cuisine is well-liked by many Americans. The advanced ancient cultures of the Mayans and Aztecs originated here as well.
What is Mexico?
200
All Latinos are immigrants from Mexico in the US.
False. While the majority are of Mexican descent (66%), Latinos come from 27 different countries in Latin America. 15% are from Central and South America, 9% from Puerto Rico, 4% from Cuba, 6% from other countries.
300
Everyone can relate to a plate of chicken and rice. This dish is known as _______ in Spanish.
What is arroz con pollo? YOU WON A PRIZE! :D
300
The _______ also originated in Cuba. Its signature move is a three-beat step moving forward and then backward while shifting weight from one foot to the other. One member of a dancing pair performs the backward motion while the other moves forward. Better than getting a deadly bite by the Black ____ snake.
What is the Mamba?
300
Recently, you may have seen “Modern Family” star _______ in Pepsi commercials. That, along with a raise on her hit show, is just one of the few additional endorsements she signed on to this year. She even has two wax figures at the Madame Tussauds wax museum.
Who is Sofia Vergara?
300
This country is one of the world's 17 most megadiverse. Maybe that's why Shakira's music is liked by so many cultures.
What is Colombia?
300
Most Latinos are Spanish-speaking in the US.
False. While true for first generation Latino immigrants, once you factor in second and third generation Latinos, the data on Hispanic youth compiled by California-based Cultural Access Group shows that 57% of the young people surveyed prefer to speak English.
400
After dinner comes dessert, this sponge cake is soaked in evaporated milk, condensed milk and whole milk. Hope you aren't lactose intolerant!
What is Tres Leches Cake?
400
If you have seen Zorro than you have seen these two actors ______. Remember it takes two to ______.
What is the Tango? YOU WIN A PRIZE :D
400
Probably the most famous Latino comedian, _________ has given us all few laughs on his self-titled comedy show and talk show. He is of Mexican descent.
Who is George Lopez?
400
This Hispanic country shares an island with Haiti.
What is the Dominican Republic?
400
According to a Pew Research poll, Latino people are the second most discriminated against ethnic group after African Americans.
True.
500
This sweet is known as "creme caramel" or caramel custard in Latin America.
What is Flan?
500
_______ is a Dominican dance and recognized as the official dance of the country.
What is the Merengue?
500
Born Carlos Irwin Estevez, this actor has had a lot of bad media under his stage name ________. But thankfully, he's been managing his anger on his new show "Anger Management."
Who is Charlie Sheen?
500
It is the smallest and most densely populated country in Central America. Mestizo culture dominates the country and it is bordered by Guatemala and Honduras.
What is El Salvador?
500
1 in 6 Americans is now Hispanic.
True. YOU A WIN A PRIZE! :D