Famous Latinos
Spanish Language
Portuguese Language / Brazil Facts
Cultural Traditions
Geography
100
This soccer player is often considered one of the greatest of all time
Answer: Who is Lionel Messi?
E.C. What country did Messi play for, and is originally from?
100
This is the Spanish word for "hello."
What is "Hola"?
see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_I_ygtU8qBs
E.C.: This is how one might say "Goodbye" in Spanish:
see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IB6ZzaN2rJU
100
This is the Portuguese word for "thank you."
What is obrigado/obrigada (depends on your gender; boys / men us -o, girls / women use -a)
See: https://youtu.be/Tpfq2Odc9t8?t=25
Extra Credit: How do you say "Hello"? in Portuguese?
See: https://youtu.be/TxTrCW6xc34?t=62
100
This holiday is celebrated in Mexico, and various other Latin American countries, and happens on Nov. 1 and 2, honoring deceased loved ones
What is "Dia de los Muertos?"
see: https://youtu.be/_sSawpU81cI
100
This is the capital of Mexico
What is Mexico City?
See: https://youtu.be/TkXpzzNisH0
E.C. What lake / city was Mexico City built on top of of?
T______________
200
This Colombian singer is famous for hits like "Hips Don't Lie."
Who is "Shakira"?
Music LINK: https://youtu.be/p3pEe6aAJ4k
E.C. What Disney Movie from 2016 did she do the voice for a character in?
Link: https://youtu.be/LnSYihRoGA4
200
The Spanish word for "school" is this.
What is "escuela"?
E.C. Name something (in Spanish) that we might typically find / do in a school:
see: https://youtu.be/qMe8ngqR86k?t=38
200
This Brazilian martial art combines elements of dance, acrobatics, and music:
What is capoeira?
See: https://youtu.be/RQDhxf_71ss
EC: Which group of people originally developed capoeira?
200
This is the Brazilian festival celebrated with parades, music, and dance before Lent.
What is "Carnival"?
see: https://youtu.be/Py0Tl2PvlJo
200
This river is the longest in South America.
What is the "Amazon?"
see: https://youtu.be/xa7cr-dXloI
300
This Portuguese soccer player has won multiple Ballon d'Or awards
Who is Cristiano Ronaldo?
E.C. Which national team does Ronaldo currently play for as of 2025?
300
This is the most spoken language in the world after Mandarin, Chinese.
What is "Spanish"!
E.C. How many countries have Spanish as an official language?
see: https://youtu.be/R0fyDqZczY4
300
This is the most famous Brazilian carnival city:
What is Rio de Janeiro?
See: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNfEAJVVY10
E.C. The most famous beach in this city:
see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGkchyGCano
300
This is the name of the traditional Mexican celebration for a girl's 15th birthday.
What is a "quinceañera?"
see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFq2xPJemMQ
300
This is the largest Spanish-speaking country by land area.
What is "Argentina?"
see: https://youtu.be/pAyK27EFc18
400
This Puerto Rican singer is known for the hit song "Livin' la Vida Loca."
Who is Ricky Martin?
see: https://youtu.be/CN5hQOI__10
400
In Spanish, this word means "library."
What is biblioteca?
E.C. What then does the word libreria mean?
400
This is Brazil's national dish, a stew of beans with beef and pork:
What is "feijoada"?
see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKBPoXVWxII
E.C. What is the popular crispy, breadcrumb-like topping that's a common accompaniment to feijoada?
see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoz2bg1FX0w
400
A popular latino dish made from raw fish marinated in citrus juice, often with onions, cilantro, and chili peppers.
What is "ceviche?"
See: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7hsQuG2ldE
400
This is the name of the mountain range that runs along the western edge of South America.
What are the "Andes Mountains?"
see: https://youtu.be/2tc4IdfeyMg?t=11
500
This Colombian actress gained fame on the TV show "Modern Family."
Who is Sofía Vergara?
see: https://youtu.be/tMHLmLunuK4
500
Name an example of how you describe something that is occurring right now (in English it would be like "he is running.")
What is e'l esta' corriendo OR e'l corre ?
(essentially, say "esta' (verb)-ndo"
see: https://youtu.be/a97j-Wbf3ow?t=86
500
This is how you say "How are you?" in Portuguese.
What is "Como vai?" or "Tudo bem?"
see: https://youtu.be/QigZ7PZF1us?t=16
500
A lively, flirty, triple-step latino dance with a distinctive rhythmic pattern, often characterized by quick steps and a playful energy. Invented in Cuba in the 1950s.
What is the "cha-cha"
See:
https://youtu.be/qkdWREcdFnE
500
This country has both the driest desert and the southernmost city in the world.
What is "Chile?"
See: https://youtu.be/sD1QC1abkAY