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100
Her Lebanese-Columbian hips don't lie
Who is Shakira?
100
This dance, evolved from son, cha cha, and mambo, is danced "on 2" NYC style
What is salsa?
100
This chilled seafood dish is a favorite in Chile
What is ceviche?
100
This country is the site of several advanced ancient civilizations
Where is Mexico?
100
In 2009, she became the first Latina Supreme Court Justice
Who is Sonia Sotomayor?
200
This rapper works day and night, appearing on One Tree Hill, The Cleavland Show, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and even a few films
Who is Kid Cudi?
200
This steamy dance originated in Uruguay and Argentina?
What is the tango?
200
In Colombia these small corn patties are a part of every meal
What are arepas?
200
This country is home to Angels Fall, the world's highest waterfall
Where is Venezula?
200
This "Ellis Island of the South" in Miami is designated as a National Historical Landmark
What is the Freedom Tower?
300
This Mexican journalist has caused a stir with some Republican candidates
Who is Jorge Ramos?
300
This music began as a courtship dance practiced by African slaves and is now more popular than salsa in the Northern coast of South America
What is cumbia?
300
These fried dough patties are a snack time favorite in any Hispanic country
What are empanadas?
300
This country has two capitals, Laz Paz and Sucre
Where is Bolivia?
300
In 1993 she became the first Hispanic woman to go into space aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery
Who is Ellen Ochoa?
400
This Dominican MIT professor told us how we lost our girl
Who is Junot Diaz?
400
This style of music combines soca, bachata, merengue, hip hop, and dancehall
What is reggaeton?
400
Llapingachos -potato patties made with cheese- are popular in this country
Where is Ecuador?
400
This country officially recognizes 23 Amerindian languages
Where is Guatemala?
400
This foreign policy adopted in 1823 warned European nations to stay out of the Americas
What is the Monroe Doctrine?
500
He was the first Dominican to win the Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year Award
Who is Juan Luis Guerra?
500
This "immoral" music is also known as "perico ripiao"
What is merengue?
500
A thick soup made with cornmeal dumplings called Bori Bori is a traditional dish in this country
Where is Paraguay?
500
In this Latin American country, English is the second language
Where is Panama?
500
November 25 is observed as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women in commemoration of these sisters
Who are the Mirabal sisters?