Though discovered in Asia, this victimized item became widely popular in Spain and then spread to the Americas where it can still be found at many fiestas.
What is a Piñata?
Of the 5 largest Caribbean islands, it's the only one that's a U.S. territory
What is Puerto Rico?
This Mexican painter is known for her many portraits, self-portraits, unibrow, and works inspired by the nature and artifacts of Mexico.
Who is Frida Kahlo?
B. 1907, Mexico City, Mexico. D. 1954, Mexico City.
Originally called "Aviator's salad", this popular "Italian" starter course was invented in Tijuana, Mexico.
What is the Caesar Salad?
The salad's creation is generally attributed to restaurateur Caesar Cardini, an Italian immigrant who operated restaurants in Mexico and the United States. His daughter Rosa recounted that her father invented the salad at his restaurant Caesar's (at the Hotel Caesar in Tijuana, Mexico) when a Fourth of July rush in 1924 depleted the kitchen's supplies.
She starred as slain Tejano singer Selena 2 years before releasing "On the 6", her debut album.
Who is Jennifer Lopez?
Anything for Salenas
Every September 15 at around 11 p.m., the President of Mexico stands on the balcony of the National Palace in Mexico City and rings the same bell that Hidalgo rang in 1810, reenacting Father Miguel Hidalgo's "Grito de" this town.
What is Dolores
Civil War opponents Ulysses S. Grant & Robert E. Lee fought on the same side in this war.
What is the Mexican-American War (1846-1848)?
This Spanish painter and printmaker widely popularized the Surrealist style and is influential for his explorations of subconscious imagery.
Who is Salvador Dalí?
B. 1904, Figueres, Spain. D. 1989, Figueres, Spain
Though most of the river is in Brazil, "The Amazon" starts at Francisco de Orellana in this country.
What is Peru?
The Golden Boy of the 1992 Olympics was this lightweight boxer.
Who is Oscar de la Hoya?
December 16 to 24 commemorates the journey of Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem as they search for safe refuge.
What is Las Posadas?
- Celebrated in Mexico, Guatemala, and other Central American countries
The Mayans were using this by the 4th century; the concept of that number didn't make it to Europe until the 1200s or so.
What is zero?
David Siqueiros, Jose Clemente Orozco & most famously this artist led the Mexican muralist movement.
Who is Diego Rivera?
Home to the Palacio Nacional, this Latin American city's large square known as the Zocalo is a public plaza in use since Aztec times
What is Mexico City?
Famous broadway writer, actor, and producer with his smash hit Hamilton.
Who is Lin-Manuel Miranda?
In Roman Catholic countries, the celebration known as carnival takes place immediately before this holy season, a period of fasting before Easter.
What is Lent?
On July 24 several South American countries celebrate the 1783 birth of this man.
Who is Simón Bolívar?
Artist Fernando Botero once attended a school for this bloody sport & his "Picador" shows a participant.
What is bullfighting?
Fernando Botero Angulo (b. 19 April 1932) is a Colombian figurative artist and sculptor, born in Medellín. His signature style is known as "Boterismo."
The Yucatan Peninsula is shared by these 3 countries.
What is Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize?
In April 1965 this international pot stirrer left Cuba to try to bring revolution to Africa.
Who is Che Guevara?
On Sept. 21, 1981 this British colony became the last nation on the American mainland to gain independence.
What is Belize (British Honduras)?
As the mighty emperor of the Incas in 1532, Atahualpa faced 180 soldiers led by this Spaniard.
Who is Francisco Pizarro?
A Golden Globe was just one of the honors this Mexican-born director got in 2018 for "The Shape of Water"
Who is Guillermo del Toro?
The Olmec were associated with this big cat & made statues combining it & man.
What is Jaguar?
The first Latina on the Supreme Court, she says watching "Perry Mason" as a kid inspired her to become a lawyer.
Who is Sonia Sotomayor?