Latinx Culture Jeapordy

Culture & Geography

100

This country has the largest Spanish-speaking population in the world.

Mexico

200

This country is the birthplace of tango and the capital city Buenos Aires.

Argentina 

300

This Central American country’s capital is San José and is known for its biodiversity.

Costa Rica

400

This river is the largest in the world by volume and flows through several South American countries.

Amazon River

500

This Latin American country is the narrowest in the world and stretches along the Pacific Ocean.

Chile

Food

100

This Salvadoran dish is a thick corn tortilla stuffed with cheese, beans, or pork.

Popusas

200

This refreshing Mexican drink is made from rice, milk, cinnamon, and sugar.

Horchata 

300

This popular Mexican candy is made from peanuts and often crumbles easily.

Mazapan 

400

This popular Mexican soup is made with hominy and often served during celebrations.

Pozole

500

This Colombian and Venezuelan corn cake is often eaten with cheese or butter.

Arepas

Music & Entertainment

100

This Puerto Rican artist is often called the “King of Reggaeton.”

Daddy Yankee

200

This Puerto Rican artist released the album Un Verano Sin Ti.

Bad Bunny

300

This Mexican American singer is known as the “Queen of Tejano Music.”

Selena Quintanilla

400

This genre of music originated in Puerto Rico mixing reggae, hip hop, and Latin rhythms.

Reggeton 

500

This Mexican regional genre often tells stories and sometimes historical events.

Corridos 

History & Icons

100

What's the name of the first female president in Mexico?

Claudia Sheinbum 

200

This activist co-founded the United Farm Workers with Dolores Huerta.

Cesar Chavez 

300

This Latina became the first U.S. Supreme Court Justice of Hispanic heritage.

Sonia Sotomayor

400

This Mexican actress won an Academy Award for her role in Frida.

Salma Hayek

500

This Mexican revolutionary leader is associated with the phrase “Tierra y Libertad.”

Emilio Zapata

Traditions & Holidays

100

This celebration marks a girl’s 15th birthday in many Latin American cultures.

quinceañera

200

This Brazilian festival before Lent is known for samba parades and elaborate costumes.

Rio Carnaval 

300

This Mexican celebration includes colorful skulls, altars, and remembering loved ones who passed away.

Dia de los Muertos

400

This December celebration in many Latin American countries includes breaking a candy-filled object.

Piñata 

500

This Mexican celebration involves reenacting Mary and Joseph’s search for shelter before Christmas.

Las Posadas