KSU
Pop Culture
Hispanic Heritage
Food
Slang
100

The two dining halls in KSU are called this.

What is Stingers and The Commons?

100

This singer, known as the "Queen of Tejano Music," is celebrated every year during Hispanic Heritage Month.

Who is Selena Quintanilla?

100

Hispanic Heritage Month ends on this date each year.

What is October 15th?

100

This spicy Mexican sauce is made from chili peppers and chocolate. 

What is Mole?

100

A very common Mexican slang term meaning "dude" or "bro."

What is Guey (or Wey)?

200

KSU's official student newspaper is called this.

What is The Sentinel?

200

Known as the “King of Reggaetón,” this Puerto Rican artist announced his retirement from music in 2022.

Who is Daddy Yankee?

200

This Caribbean island was the first Latin American country to gain independence from Spain in 1821.

What is the Dominican Republic? 

200

These stuffed pastries, either fried or baked, are popular in many Latin American countries, especially Argentina and Colombia. 

What are empanadas? 

200

In Colombia, this word is used to describe something that is cool, awesome, or great.

What is Chimba?

300

This was the year SPSU and KSU merged (which is the Marietta Campus).

What is 2015?

300

This Spanish-language TV network is the largest in the United States.

What is Univision?

300

This 19th-century Venezuelan leader, known as “El Libertador,” helped liberate much of South America from Spanish rule.

Who is Simon Bolivar?

300

Venezuelans and Colombians argue over who made this food first.

What are Arepas?

300

In Argentina, this word can mean "dude" or "fool" depending on the tone.

What is Boludo?

400

This was the year KSU first appeared in March Madness.

What is 2023?

400

This person was considered the queen of Salsa. 

Who is Celia Cruz?

400

This Mexican-American labor leader co-founded the United Farm Workers union and became a national symbol of Latino civil rights.

Who is Cesar Chavez?

400

This drink made from fermented corn is traditional in parts of Central America.

What is Chicha?

400

Cuban slang for leaving a place quickly to avoid trouble.

What is Salir Volando? 

500

KSU was originally named this when it opened in 1963.

What is Kennesaw Junior College?

500

This person created a Broadway hit about the story of America's founding father, Alexander Hamilton.

Who is Lin-Manuel Miranda?

500

These are 5 countries that celebrate independence day on September 15th.

What are Costa Rice, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua? 

500

This is a Puerto Rican coconut-based drink with rum, sugar, and spices, traditionally served for Christmas. 

What is Coquito? 

500

In Peru, this word is used for avocado. 

What is Palta?