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100

What is the largest country in South America?

Brazil

100

On what day does Mexico celebrate Independence Day?

September 16th


100


What is the National Dish for El Salvador?

Pupusas

100

What country popularized the music genre “reggaetón”?

Puerto Rico

100

Which Latin comedian became the first to host a late-night talk show on an English-language network?


George Lopez

100

A Kenyan-Mexican Actress. The daughter of Kenyan Politician, Peter Anyang' Nyong'o, she was born in Mexico City. She starred in "12 Years a Slave", "The Jungle Book", and "Black Panther". Who is she?


Lupita Nyong'o

200

What Country has the largest Spanish-Speaking Population?

Mexico

200

Which Hispanic country assisted the 13 colonies in the American Revolutionary War?

Spain

200

Chimichurri is a popular condiment and sauce in Argentina and Uruguay. What is it usually served on?

Grilled Meats

200

Selena Quintanilla was widely renowned as the ‘Queen of _______ Music’.

Tejano

200

Which author wrote the acclaimed One Hundred Years Of Solitude?

Gabriel García Márquez

200

International Soccer Legend, he led his native Brazil to Four World Cup Victories and has been named the "Athlete of the Century," coming in second behind Muhammad Ali, in a 2000 vote for "Sportsman of the Century." Who is he?

Pele

300

Which Indigenous civilization built “Machu Pichu”?

The Incas


300

When was the first time Hispanic Heritage Week (now Hispanic Heritage Month) was celebrated in the U.S.?

1968


300

Which country is ceviche most associated with?

Peru

300

Where was the singer-songwriter, Shakira, born?


Barranquilla, Colombia

300

Chilean talk show host who’s show ran from October 11, 2001 to November 3, 2010. Who am I?

Don Francisco 

300

Dolores Huerta and Cesar Chavez were labor activists who co-founded a workers association for which group?

Agricultural workers

400

How many countries does the Andes Mountain span through?

Seven

400

Who was a Venezuelan military and political leader who played a key role in the South American wars of independence against Spanish rule?


Simón Bolívar

400

This popular Mexican soup is said to be the best cure for a hangover.


Menudo

400

This musician has been exiled from their home country, even having their music banned there. They are Afro-Latino and their African roots heavily influenced their music. Who am I?

Celia Cruz

400

What was Lin Manuel Miranda’s Broadway debut?

In The Heights

500

What country is home to the biggest Pyramid? *Bonus* What is the biggest pyramid called?

Mexico/Tlachihualtepetl

500

Who was the First Hispanic to attend an "All White" school and help pave the way for school segregation in the US?

Sylvia Mendez


500

Mate is the national drink of which Latin American Country?

Argentina

500

Who is the first Hispanic Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee in 1998?


Carlos Santana

500

Before NSYNC and New Kids On The Block, there was Menudo, The Puerto Rican boy band whose success allowed them to record in 5 different languages and break world records in concert attendance. Only one former Menudo has achieved Superstardom. Who is it?

Ricky Martin

500

Who was the first Puerto Rican Baseball player to be voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY?

Roberto Clemente