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100
A delicious Mexican dish made from tortillas folded over cheese and sometimes other fillings.
What is a Quesadilla?
100
The wide-brimmed hat, often made of straw, that is commonly worn by people in Mexico and other Latin American countries?
What is a sombrero?
100
This is the name of the Mexican holiday where people remember and celebrate their deceased loved ones?
What is Día de los Muertos? (Day of the Dead)
100
In many Latin American countries, This is what you call your grandmother.
What is Abuela, nana, nanita, abuelita?
100
This is the official language of Spain and most Latin American countries?
What is Spanish?
200
This fruit is often used to make guacamole, a famous Mexican dip?
What is an Avocado?
200
A traditional cowboy or rancher hat, with a wide brim and high crown, worn in many Latin American countries.
What is the Sombrero Vaquero or Cowboy Hat?
200
This Spanish-speaking country is famous for its tango dance and soccer passion?
What is Argentina?
200
This is the name for a big celebration of a girl's 15th birthday in many Latin American cultures?
What is a Quinceañera?
200
In this which Spanish-speaking country you would find the ancient city of Machu Picchu?
What is Peru?
300
This is the popular Mexican dish made from a folded or rolled tortilla filled with various ingredients such as meat, beans, and cheese?
What is a taco?
300
This Latin American country is known for its "poncho," a thick, rectangular piece of clothing with a hole for the head.
What is Peru?
300
This is the name of the famous Spanish artist known for his unique surrealist paintings, such as "The Persistence of Memory"?
Who is Salvador Dalí?
300
This is the name of the special holiday celebrated on December 24th in many Latin American countries, including a big family dinner and the exchange of gifts at midnight?
What is Nochebuena?
300
This is the capital of Spain.
What is Madrid?
400
These are the fried dough pastries sprinkled with sugar and cinnamon or filled with dulce de leche, often served during Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations?
What are churros?
400
This type of Latin American dance is characterized by its vibrant, ruffled dresses with a fitted bodice and a wide, layered skirt.
What is Flamenco?
400
This famous dance originated in Argentina and Uruguay and is often associated with the Spanish-speaking world?
What is the Tango?
400
This is the name of the cultural celebration in Mexico and other Latin American countries that lasts from December 16th to December 24th, reenacting the journey of Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem?
What is Las Posadas?
400
This is the capital city of Mexico.
What is Mexico City? El Districto Federal, La Ciudad de México.
500
A traditional Spanish rice dish, usually cooked with saffron and a mix of vegetables and meat or seafood?
What is Paella?
500
This is the name of the traditional Mexican folk dance often performed during festive occasions. It has to do with a head covering.
What is the Mexican Hat Dance (Jarabe Tapatío)?
500
This Spanish-speaking country is known for its rich cultural heritage, including the famous writer Gabriel García Márquez and our own amazing Spanish teacher Ms. Gonzalez.
What is Colombia?
500
This is the name of the popular Latin American game played with a ball on a court, often between family members and friends?
What is Fútbol? (Soccer)
500
This Caribbean island nation is known for its beautiful beaches, vibrant culture, and famous cigars?
What is Cuba?