Geography & Places
What is the largest Spanish-speaking country by population?
Mexico
What Brazilian snack is made from cassava flour and cheese, creating small chewy bread balls?
Pão de queijo
Which Colombian singer released the global hit “Hips Don’t Lie”?
Shakira
What celebration in the United States runs from September 15 to October 15?
Hispanic Heritage Month
Which South American country famously won the 1986 World Cup led by Diego Maradona?
Argentina
Which South American country has two capitals—one constitutional and one administrative?
Bolivia
What Mexican street food dish consists of grilled corn on the cob topped with cheese, lime, and chili?
Elote
Which Mexican artist is known for her self-portraits?
Frida Kahlo
What traditional Mexican garment is a colorful woven shawl often worn by women?
Rebozo
Which country hosted the 2014 FIFA World Cup?
Brazil
Which South American country borders both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea?
Colombia
What traditional Argentine and Uruguayan cooking style refers to a social barbecue centered around grilled meats?
Asado
Which global Latin artist released the hit song “Despacito”?
Luis Fonsi
What three pre-Columbian civilizations are most commonly referenced in Latin America?
Maya, Aztec, and Inca
Which South American country has never qualified for a FIFA World Cup?
Venezuela
What is the constitutional capital of Bolivia?
Sucre
What Caribbean dish made from fried green plantains is commonly served as a side in Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic?
Tostones
Which Puerto Rican artist is known as the “King of Reggaeton”?
Daddy Yankee
Which city was the historic capital of the Inca Empire and is often referred to as the “navel of the world”?
Cusco
Which South American country won both the first FIFA World Cup (1930) and also defeated Brazil in the famous “Maracanazo” final in 1950?
Uruguay
Which dance tradition was jointly developed in Argentina and Uruguay and recognized internationally at UNESCO level?
Tango
What ancient Andean grain, originating in Peru and Bolivia, is now considered a global “superfood”?
Quinoa
Which Latin music genre originated in the Dominican Republic and is characterized by guitar, bongos, and romantic lyrics?
Bachata
Which pre-Columbian civilization built an extensive road network stretching over 40,000 km across the Andes?
The Inca
Who is the only player to have won three FIFA World Cups (1958, 1962, 1970)?
Pelé