Culture
Which is the Spanish-speaking country with the largest population?
A) Mexico
B) Colombia
C) Spain
A. What is Mexico
Which Latin comedian became the first to host a late-night talk show on an English-language network?
A) George Lopez
B) Paul Rodriguez
C) Eugenio Derbez
A) What is George Lopez
On what day does Mexico celebrate Independence Day?
A) May 5th
B) September 16th
C) January 20th
B)What is September 16th
Chimichurri is a popular condiment and sauce in Argentina and Uruguay. What is it usually served on?
A) Roast potatoes
B) Turnovers
C) Grilled meat
C)What is Grilled meat
Which US state has the largest Spanish-speaking population?
A) Texas
B) New York
C) California
C. What is California
The First Hispanic Justice on the Supreme Court
The ruins of ancient Machu Picchu are remnants of what civilization?
A) Aztecs
B) Mayans
C) Incas
C) What is Incas
Mexican street corn has become increasingly popular at fairs and ballparks. What is it typically called?
A) Elote
B) Mofongo
C) Pernil
A) What is Elote
Mate is the national drink of which Latin American country?
A) Argentina
B) Venezuela
C) Brazil
A) What is Argentina
Frida Kahlo was a prominent artist of the 20th century. What type of art was she known for?
A) Self-portraits
B) Still life
C) Impressionism
A) What is Self-portraits
What historical event does Cinco De Mayo commemorate?
A) The cry of Dolores
B) The battle of Puebla
C) Overthrowing the monarchy
B) What is The battle of Puebla
Ropa Vieja, or ‘old clothes,’ is a classic Cuban dish. What is the core ingredient?
A) Slow-cooked flank steak
B) Sweet shredded pork
C) Stewed chicken
A) What is Slow-cooked flank steak
Which country produces the famous ‘Panama hat’?
A) Panama
B) Ecuador
C) Peru
B) What is Ecuador
What is the name of the case in the 1947 landmark ruling that prohibited segregation in California public schools?
a. Brown v. Board of Education
b. Mendez v. Westminster
c. Hernandez v. Texas
d. None of the above
B) Mendez v. Westminster
The Galapagos Islands are known for being instrumental to Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection. Which country do these islands belong to?
A) Ecuador
B) Guyana
C) Peru
A)What is Ecuador
Tacos are well-loved around the world. What tacos are most commonly eaten in Mexico?
A) Birria tacos
B) Tacos al pastor
C) Carnitas
B) What is Tacos al pastor
Christ The Redeemer is a well-known Brazilian statue. In which city can you find it?
A) Rio De Janeiro
B) São Paulo
C) Brasília
B) What is São Paulo
Dolores Huerta and Cesar Chavez were labor activists who co-founded a workers association for which group?
A) Agricultural workers
B) Prison workers
C) Health care workers
A) What is Agricultural workers
Simon Bolívar is colloquially known as ‘the great Liberator of South America.’ What was he most famous for?
A) Ending Spanish rule in the Americas
B) Fought for Native rights and decolonization
C) Served as the Great Director of Gran Colombia
A)What is Ending Spanish rule in the Americas
Q4. African influence is prevalent in Brazilian cuisine. Which national dish is this true for?
A) Coxinhas
B) Brigadeiro
C) Feijoada
C) What is Feijoada