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100

Who is she? What country is she from?

Frida Kahlo - Mexico 

100

When is Hispanic Heritage Month celebrated?

 September 15th to October 15th

100

True of False: In Spanish, the "H" is usually silent.

True!

100

What is the name of the traditional Mexican sweet bread known for its soft, fluffy interior and a sweet, crunchy topping that is said to resemble a seashell?

Concha 

100

True or False: South America follows the same seasons as the US. 

FALSE! They are reversed because South America is in the Southern Hemisphere while the US is in the Northern Hemisphere. 

Some countries don't even experience all 4 seasons as the U.S does. 

200

What is the name of  first Latina Associate Judge chosen to the U.S. Supreme Court in 2009 by President Barack Obama?


 Justice Sonia Sotomayor

200

What is the name of the holiday celebrated mainly in Mexico to honor and remember deceased loved ones?

Day of the Dead/ Día de los Muertos

200

True or False: The Spanish alphabet has 26 letters.

FALSE! It has 27 with the "ñ" being the additional letter compared to the English Alphabet.

200

What is the name of the a baked custard dessert made from a soft, creamy mixture of eggs, milk, and sugar, with a layer of sweet, caramelized sugar on top?

Flan

200

What is the largest country in Central America?

Nicaragua

300

Who sings the following songs?

Como la Flor , Amor Prohibido & Baila esta Cumbia

Selena Quintanilla

300

What is the national dance of the Dominican Republic?

Merengue 

300

What are 2 ways to say "Alphabet" in Spanish?

Abecedario & Alfabeto

300

Pick the cocktail that was invented in Puerto Rico:

(a) Pisco Sour 

(b) Piña Colada

(c) Batida 

B - PIÑA COLADA 

300

What are the only two countries in South America completely bordered by land and that have no seaside? 

Paraguay and Bolivia

400

What is the name of the Uruguayan soccer player who plays as a striker and is known as "El Pistolero"? 

Hint: Currently plays for Inter Miami.

Luis Suarez 

400

What is the name of the Colombian Holiday celebrated on December 7th  to honor the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary and beginning of the Christmas Season?

Día de las Velitas (Day of the Little Candles)

400

What is the English equivalent to "Ojos que no ven, corazón que no siente"?

Out of Sight, Out of Mind 

400

What is the national dish of Colombia? Name 2 core components 

Bandeja Paisa 

Core Components Ex: Beans, Rice, Fried Plantain, et.c

400

True or False: Celia Cruz appears on the U.S. quarter, making her the first Afro-Latina to be featured on a U.S. quarter.

TRUE 

500

Who is the Cuban-born singer known as the "Queen of Salsa" and also for her signature shout, "¡Azúcar!"?

Celia Cruz 

500

What is the name of the national holiday celebrated in Ecuador with playful water fights and parades with floats decorated with flowers and fruits, and live music? 

Carnaval 

500

If someone says "De tin marín de do pingüé" what is the English equivalent? 

The English version would be "eenie meenie miny moe". 

500
From what country of South America did potatoes originate from? 

Peru 

500

Name 1 of the wonders in the world you could find in a Hispanic Country. 


Hint: They are in Mexico, Peru and Brazil.

Brazil:Christ the Redeemer

Mexico: Chichén Itzá - Yucatán Peninsula

Peru: Machu Picchu