Famous Figures
She was the first Latina Supreme Court Justice in the U.S.
Who is Sonia Sotomayor?
This holiday celebrates Mexican heritage and pride, often confused with Mexico's Independence Day.
What is Cinco de Mayo?
The capital of Argentina.
What is Buenos Aires?
This dish made of corn dough and filled with meat is popular in Mexico.
What is a tamale?
The official language of most Hispanic countries.
What is Spanish?
This Colombian singer is known for hits like "Hips Don't Lie."
Who is Shakira?
The Aztecs and Mayans were ancient civilizations from this country.
What is Mexico?
This country shares the island of Hispaniola with Haiti.
What is the Dominican Republic?
A sweet bread often eaten during Dia de los Muertos.
What is pan de muerto?
This Chilean poet won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1971.
Who is Pablo Neruda?
This Mexican artist is famous for her self-portraits and bold style.
Who is Frida Kahlo?
This island became a U.S. territory in 1898 and has a rich Hispanic culture.
What is Puerto Rico?
The longest mountain range in South America.
What are the Andes?
This rice dish with seafood is a staple in Spain.
What is paella?
This novel by Gabriel Garcia Marquez is a classic of magical realism.
What is One Hundred Years of Solitude?
He was a Cuban-American musician known as the "King of Latin Jazz."
Who is Tito Puente?
This South American country was home to the Inca Empire.
What is Peru?
This country is known for its canal connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
What is Panama?
This dance originated in Argentina and is know for its dramatic flair.
What is the tango?
This term refers to a blend of Spanish and English.
What is Spanglish?
This Puerto Rican actor starred in "West Side Story" and won an Oscar.
Who is Rita Moreno?
This revolutionary helped liberate several South American countries from Spanish rule.
Who is Simon Bolivar?
The largest Spanish-speaking country by population.
What is Mexico?
This celebration honors deceased loved ones with altars and offerings.
What is Dia de los Muertos?
This Mexican-American author wrote the House on Mango Street.