Spanish Language
What language family is Spanish a part of?
Romance
Historically, what were the two main religions in Spain?
Roman Catholicism & Islam
What is the main ingredient in gazpacho?
tomatoes
When is Hispanic Heritage month celebrated?
September 15 to October 15
Where is Machu Picchu?
Peru
True or False: Spanish is the third most common language spoken in the U.S.
False, it is the second most common.
The name of the highly caffeinated tea drink commonly consumed in Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay.
(Yerba) mate
True or False: Paella is a type of soup.
False
The name of the elaborate party thrown for a girl when she turns 15.
la quinceañera
True or False: Puerto Ricans are U.S. citizens.
What does embarazada mean?
pregnant.
Birth place of Frida Kahlo.
Mexico City
You go to a local taquería in Chattanooga and order two tacos al pastor. What taco meat did you just order?
Pork
Which country celebrates Día de los Muertos?
Mexico
Christopher Colombus's original name in Spanish
Cristobal Colón
What is the difference between "conocer" and "saber"?
"Conocer" refers to a more personal kind of knowledge. It is used for knowledge of people, places, etc.
"Saber" is a more factual kind of knowledge.
World famous female Mexican-american pop-star from the 90s. Songs include "Amor Prohibido" and "Como la Flor."
Selena (Quintanilla)
What is special about Rosca de Reyes and when is it eaten?
Rosca de Reyes, also known as Three Kings Bread, has a small figurine inside of it that represents baby Jesus. It is traditionally eaten on Día de los Reyes Magos. It is meant to symbolize the hiding of baby Jesus from King Herod's troops.
True or False: Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of Mexico's independence from Spain.
False: Cinco de Mayo commemorates Mexico's victory over the French in the Battle of Puebla during the U.S. Civil War.
Where were the Mayan and Aztec civilizations located?
Mesoamerica: modern-day central Mexico down to modern day Costa Rica.
Name one of the three countries that use "vos" (instead of "tú") as standard second person singular.
Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay
Name one of the five official languages in Spain other than Spanish.
Catalan, Galician, Basque, or Aranese
The name of the time of relaxed conversation following a meal.
sobremesa
What is the name of the Holiday celebrated on January 6th in Spain?
El Día de los Reyes Magos
Modern-day name of what was formerly known as Tenochtitlán, capital of the ancient Aztec empire.
Mexico City