General Knowledge
This is the fourth most spoken language in the world and can be found as the majority language in 20 different sovereign nations
What is Spanish?
This month is dedicated to the celebration of Hispanic achievements and contributions in the U.S.
What is Hispanic Heritage Month?
Originating in the early-to-mid 1900s, this popular genre of Latin dance is often performed with a partner and is known for its sensual yet fast movements
What is salsa?
This controversial explorer set off on a voyage to India but instead landed in the Americas
Who is Christopher Columbus?
This Colombian singer and songwriter is known for her song "Waka Waka," performed at the 2010 FIFA World Cup
Who is Shakira?
This city is well-known for its Christ the Redeemer statue
What is Rio de Janeiro, Brazil?
This Mexican holiday celebrates the lives of loved ones who have passed away
What is Día de los Muertos/Day of the Dead?
This Puerto Rican music genre, created in the late 1990s, blends reggae and hip-hop
What is reggaetón?
These two countries have jointly occupied the island of Hispaniola as separate, independent nations since 1844
What are the Dominican Republic and Haiti?
This Mexican-American singer, referred to as the "Queen of Tejano Music," was tragically killed at the age of 23 in 1995
Who is Selena (Quintanilla)?
This U.S. county has the largest Hispanic population, at over 4.6 million, more than most U.S. states
What is Los Angeles County, California?
This common Mesoamerican dish is made from masa (a corn dough) and features different fillings. It is wrapped in either a corn husk or banana leaves
What is a tamale?
This traditional Mexican music, originating in western Mexico, is known for its ensemble of musicians that typically play ranchera
What is mariachi music?
Cinco de Mayo, a Mexican holiday popular in the U.S., commemorates the Battle of Puebla, where the Mexican army defeated this nation in battle
What is France/the Second French Empire?
This Mexican painter is known for her many self-portraits with inspiration from both Mexican culture and nature
Who is Frida Kahlo?
This South American nation is the largest exporter and producer of sugarcane in the world
What is Brazil?
This mythical creature from Mexican folklore is known for attacking and drinking the blood of livestock, including goats
What is the chupacabra?
This dance, which originated in the Dominican Republic, is known for its simple yet expressive movements, side-to-side motion, accentuated hip movements, and close partner interaction
What is bachata?
Machu Pichu is well-known for being the remnants of this ancient Mesoamerican civilization
What are the Inca?
This Puerto Rican professional baseball player, who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates for 18 seasons, was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1973, months after his death
Who is Roberto Clemente?
This country is home to the Galápagos Islands, which Charles Darwin visited in 1835 and consequently inspired his theory on evolution
What is Ecuador?
Originally used as a classist and racist slur, this name has since been used to refer to a 1940s-70s movement and has been reclaimed by Mexican-Americans embracing their Mexican-Native roots
What is Chicano/Chicana?
With origins in Cuba and the east coast of the U.S., this ballroom dance became internationally popular in the 20th century
What is rhumba?
Known as "El Libertador" or the "Liberator of America," this Venezuelan military officer helped lead the independence wars of various South American nations
Who is Simón Bolívar?
Both a controversial and revered figure to Mexican-Americans, this Mexican-American civil rights activist and labor leader was a prominent figure behind the Chicano Movement
Who is Cesar Chavez?