History & Leaders
This Cuban revolutionary became the country's leader in 1959.
Who is Fidel Castro?
In Spanish, this word means “hello.”
What is hola?
This sport is extremely popular throughout Latin America and is played with a bat and ball.
What is baseball?
This country is home to Machu Picchu.
What is Peru?
This celebration honors deceased loved ones and is especially associated with Mexico.
What is Día de los Muertos?
This Mexican revolutionary is famous for the phrase associated with his army, “Tierra y Libertad.”
Who is Emiliano Zapata?
This Spanish word means “family.”
What is familia?
This Argentine soccer legend led Argentina to victory in the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Who is Lionel Messi?
This country is famous for the tango and has Buenos Aires as its capital.
What is Argentina?
This celebration marks a girl's transition into young adulthood, traditionally celebrated on her 15th birthday.
What is a quinceañera?
This Argentine revolutionary was a major figure in the Cuban Revolution alongside Fidel Castro.
Who is Che Guevara?
This dance originated in the Dominican Republic and is known for its distinctive hip movements.
What is bachata?
This Dominican-American baseball player was nicknamed “Big Papi.”
Who is David Ortiz?
This is the largest Spanish-speaking country in the world by population.
What is Mexico?
This Mexican holiday celebrates the Virgin Mary's appearance to Juan Diego.
What is Día de la Virgen de Guadalupe?
This Puerto Rican activist and educator founded the National Association for Puerto Rican-Hispanic Culture.
Who is Arturo Alfonso Schomburg?
This dance and musical style originated in Cuba and became popular throughout Latin America.
What is salsa?
This Brazilian soccer legend is widely considered one of the greatest players in the history of the sport.
Who is Pelé?
This South American country is famous for its Galápagos Islands.
What is Ecuador?
This celebration takes place before Lent and is famous for colorful costumes, parades, music, and dancing in many Latin American countries.
What is Carnaval?
This Dominican-American civil rights activist co-founded the Young Lords and became an important figure in Puerto Rican activism.
Who is José “Cha Cha” Jiménez?
This colorful Mexican folk art involves making sculptures from papier-mâché or other materials, often depicting animals or fantastical creatures.
What are alebrijes?
This Mexican-American boxer became the first male boxer to win world titles in four weight classes.
Who is Oscar De La Hoya?
This country is the only Portuguese-speaking country in South America.
What is Brazil?
This January celebration recognizes the biblical visit of the Three Wise Men and is especially important in many Hispanic cultures.
What is Día de los Reyes Magos (Three Kings Day)?