WLC Hispanic Culture Practice Test

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• Who is the Cuban-American artist widely regarded as the Queen of Salsa?
• Which Mexican president was of Zapotec origin?
• Real Madrid is based in which city?
• Who were the Olmecs?
• People from Costa Rica are known as which demonym?
• How many volcanoes are in Nicaragua?
• Montevideo is the capital of which country?
• Which Chilean leader was the first Marxist to win open elections in 1970?
• In the 1560s, tobacco was used for headaches by the queen of which country?
• What is the only South American country with coasts on both the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean?
• In which instrument family is the gaita categorized?
• What is the nickname for the people of Buenos Aires, Argentina?
• Ceviche features which primary ingredient?
• Which Venezuelan and Colombian dish consists of a cornmeal patty that is grilled, baked, or fried and filled with various ingredients?
• What are the mountains that separate Spain and France?
• Which artist recorded the 1999 hit La Vida Loca?
• The bear and the tree are symbols of which Spanish city?
• Which peninsula did the Mayans inhabit?
• What popular Dominican dish is made from mashed plantains and often served with eggs, cheese, or salami?
• El bachillerato Clásico is comparable to which American educational level?
• Who was the first communist dictator of Cuba?
• Which pairing correctly matches an architect to their landmark?
• Which disciplines describe Joan Miró's artistic work?
• Which Spanish-speaking country is famous for the tango dance?
• Who wrote Man of La Mancha?
• Machu Picchu is an Incan city known for which feature?
• What is the official language of Belize?
• Which of the following is one of the three Spanish-speaking Caribbean islands?
• In 711, the Moors invaded which part of Spain?
• Which Cuban leader served as Prime Minister from 1959 to 1976 and then as President from 1976 to 2008?
• What is hidden inside a Rosca de Reyes?
• Which San Antonio-born boxer held the WBC super featherweight title in 1994?
• Moctezuma II was the emperor of which civilization?
• Who was the first Latina to win a Primetime Emmy?
• Which Mexican-American comedian is known for his 'Fluffy' stand-up specials?
• The San Fermín festival is famous for which tradition?
• Which figure is commonly known as the liberator of South America?
• When is La Candelaria (Candlemas) celebrated?
• If you enter a Spanish building and go up one flight of stairs, what floor are you on?
• Who wrote the novel Cien Años de Soledad?
• What is the main ingredient in pozole?
• Who was the first Latino ballplayer inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame?
• The Latina judge named to the country's highest court?
• Bartolome Colon, founder of Santo Domingo, was the brother of which explorer?
• Which pair correctly matches a location with its country?
• Don Quixote referred to Aldonza by what name?
• La Pequeña Habana is a Cuban neighborhood in which city?
• Which Mexican-American astronaut was the first to use the Spanish language on Twitter while in space?
• Which U.S. president declared Hispanic Heritage Month to take place from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15?
• On which continent is Uruguay located?
• The traditional barbecue known as asado is most closely associated with which two countries?
• What is the name of the annual celebration in Spain that honors Saint Fermin?
• Which country has produced the most international Major League Baseball players?
• Churros are a common breakfast snack in which country?
• Who was the first president of the Mexican revolutionary era?
• Which Spanish-speaking territory is often referred to as the 'Isla de Encanto'?
• What is the capital of Ecuador?
• Cuauhtémoc was the last ruler of which civilization?
• Nahuatl is the language of which ancient civilization?
• What is the name of the Peruvian festival that honors the sun god and is celebrated on June 24?
• Where will you usually find the primary cathedral in a town?
• Selena Quintanilla is especially associated with which musical tradition?
• Which Dominican music genre meaning 'party' is known for its fast rhythm and accordion?
• In Mexican tradition, how many days do the Posadas last?
• What is the Spanish word for a person of mixed European and Indigenous blood?
• What spice is added to Mexican hot chocolate?
• Chilean physician and politician, known as the first Marxist to become president of a Latin American country through open elections in 1970.
• The tango originated in which country?
• Which Argentine writer was nearly blind for much of his life?
• Which nickname is associated with the Spanish region Valencia?
• Which country is included in the listed independence nations during Hispanic Heritage Month despite not being Spanish-speaking?
• What do the points on a traditional piñata symbolize?
• What is the capital of Argentina?
• Mangú is a traditional dish from which country?
• Which of the following is NOT among the three states with the largest Hispanic populations?
• A tortilla in Spain is best described as which of the following?
• In what year did the Moors take over southern Spain?
• The Quetzal is the national bird of which country?
• Which country is listed as one of the world's largest producers of sugar cane?
• The nativity-related term Nacimiento is most closely associated with which season?
• What drink, made from rice, cinnamon, and milk, is popular in Mexico?
• One third of which country is made up of rich farmland?
• What was the profession of José Clemente Orozco?
• Which Disney film is inspired by Colombia's culture and settings?
• Charlie Chaplin once called this Mexican actor 'the world's greatest comedian.' What is his stage name?
• What is the name of the famous soccer stadium in Mexico City?
• Copán is located in which country?
• Who is the Nicaraguan writer known as the father of Modernism?
• Which Mexican painter is best known for her self-portraits?
• Queen Isabel I is also known by which alternate title?
• Guatemala's population is largely descended from which group?
• What is the name of the drink made from ground corn, water, and spices, popular in Central America?
• Which term describes a person of mixed European and Indigenous heritage?
• Which Colombian writer won the Nobel Prize in Literature?
• Which high-pitched Caribbean drum, played with one hand, is commonly used in bachata and merengue?
• What Dominican genre of music, meaning 'party,' is popular for its fast-paced rhythm and accordion sound?
• The Segovia aqueduct is a famous Roman structure located in which city?
• Which capital city of Spain uses the bear and the strawberry tree in its symbolism?
• Which film was directed by Guillermo del Toro?
• What is the famous unfinished cathedral located in Barcelona?
• Which country is smallest in Central America?
• Which country is Penélope Cruz associated with in the material?
• The ancient ruins of Chichen Itza and Tulum are located in which country?
• Federico García Lorca's execution occurred during which conflict?
• Angel Falls is located in which region of Venezuela?
• What is the name of a popular street food consisting of corn, mayo, cheese, chili powder, and lime juice?
• Which Colombian dish consists of a variety of meats, beans, rice, fried egg, avocado, and arepas?
• Which Argentine revolutionary's stylized visage became a countercultural symbol of rebellion?
• The Camino de Santiago is located in which country?
• On the island of Hispaniola, which country has produced the most international MLB players?
• Coqui is best described as?
• The Flor de Nochebuena is commonly known as which plant?
• What is the name of the Colombian singer who performed the 2010 FIFA World Cup song Waka Waka?
• In what year did Uruguay win the first World Cup title?
• When do Mexicans celebrate the anniversary of the Battle of Puebla against the French?
• Who was the Aztec emperor when Cortés conquered the empire?
• Which explorer completed four voyages to the New World?
• Which civilization is credited with pioneering zero in their mathematics?
• Which city sits at 8640 feet above sea level?
• Who won the Battle of Puebla?
• Who was the first Hispanic to represent Texas in the US Congress?
• __________ is the only African country that has Spanish as its official language.
• Which of these peoples ruled over ancient Mexico?
• Which Argentine soccer player is often compared to Cristiano Ronaldo and won the 2022 FIFA World Cup?
• Leticia sits on the Amazon River in which country?
• Which state won its independence from Mexico in 1836?
• Which figure is widely associated with the Mexican Revolution and commanded the Division of the North?
• What is the AVA in Spain?
• Morelia was named after which historical figure?
• Which U.S. president is honored in Paraguay by a region named after him?
• How did Maximilian die?
• Arepa is a traditional dish in which two countries?
• In which country does the Amazon river begin?
• Which Afro-Cuban music genre, derived from African religious traditions, features call-and-response singing and percussion?
• What did they begin building in Mexico City in 1967 to improve the traffic situation?
• Which country won the Copa America in 2016?
• What is a merendero?
• The director of El Laberinto del fauno (Pan's Labyrinth) is:
• La Sagrada Familia is located in which city?
• El Siglo de Oro refers to the literature of which language?
• The term popularized in the 1960s for a person of Mexican heritage born in the U.S. is which of the following?
• What dance became famous in Argentina?
• One of the most prominent leaders of the Mexican Revolution and the commander of the Division of the North.
• What is the traditional footwear from Argentina, made from leather and worn by gauchos?
• What is the largest Spanish-speaking country in South America by area?
• What did the queen of Portugal use for headaches in the 1560s?
• What hand percussion instrument, commonly used in flamenco music, is played by clicking two pieces of wood together?
• Elote is a traditional street food from which country?
• Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15 to October 15.
• In Mexico, a torta is a type of which food?
• Which statement accurately pairs a South American country with its official language?
• The Camino de Santiago is best described as?
• Reggaeton originated in which territory?
• Which city is described as the largest industrial city in Mexico?
• Who was the general who became dictator of Spain?
• Which Mexican town is known for two great pyramids built to the sun and the moon?
• Which country is associated with both Flamenco and Copla?
• What would you buy at a lechería?
• Charles V said he spoke Spanish when speaking to __________.
• When does the Running of the Bulls take place?
• Tejano music is a product of which cultural blend?
• Dulce Maria rose to fame through which format of entertainment?
• What is the stage name of the Mexican actor born as Mario Moreno?
• Venezuela was named after which European city?
• Traditionally, the piñata's protruding points symbolize what?
• Horchata is a drink traditionally made with almonds or rice. Which of the following is a correct statement about horchata?
• Gabriel Garcia Marquez is associated with which field?
• How many trips did Columbus make to the New World?
• Which university is considered the oldest in the western hemisphere?
• The region in Paraguay named after a U.S. president honors which leader?
• The nickname Isla de Encanto refers to which territory?
• Gabriel Iglesias is best known as a:
• What is the largest river in South America?
• La pescadería refers to which type of shop in Spanish?
• Which country is explicitly named as part of the list celebrating independence during Hispanic Heritage Month?
• Frida Kahlo is associated with which country?
• Who was the first woman to serve as president of Argentina?
• Which topping is commonly used on Elote?
• Which country is among the world's largest sugar cane producers according to the material?
• El Prado is located in which city?
• What was the main reason Spain colonized Mexico?
• When it is summer in Missouri, what season is it in South America?
• What is the woven, multi-use fabric worn over the shoulders in Guatemala, often used as a shawl or baby carrier?
• Near what U.S. city does Ciudad Juárez lie?
• What is the iconic symbol of the Camino de Santiago?
• Hispanic couples usually have two wedding ceremonies. Name them.
• A 'charro' is a Mexican Cowboy
• Which two Mexican-American astronauts were aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery?
• Which famous Puerto Rican is known for his hit song "Vivir Mi Vida"?
• Which is the largest country in Central America by area?
• What is the name of the Spanish islands located off the northwest coast of Africa?
• The phrase 'Buenos Aires' translates to which English description?
• Which country is associated with both yerba mate production and gaucho culture?
• Which civilization first cultivated the potato?
• Ciudad Juárez is located near which U.S. border city?
• Which term refers to a Spanish-language soap opera?
• Which Guatemala city was the largest in the Mayan civilization?
• Quetzalcoatl is often described as which creature?
• According to some historians who was the first Hispanic judge to serve on the US Supreme Court?
• Name the highest waterfall in the world and where it is.
• Which sea borders Spain to the south and east?
• What is the name of the cold tomato soup that originated in southern Spain?
• The word 'chocolate' came to Spanish from __________ (the language of the Aztecs).
• Jesse James Leija, the boxer who held a WBC title in 1994, was born in which city?
• Who was La Malinche?
• In Mexico and other Latin American countries, what does it mean if your right palm itches?
• Who is the patron saint of Madrid?
• Which country is the United States celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in?
• Who are the "Tres Reyes Magos" in English?
• The region of Andalusia in Spain is especially associated with which dance?
• In Mexico, a torta refers to which type of food?
• Which artist won Album of the Year at the 2023 Latin Grammy Awards?
• Which term refers to a 15th birthday celebration in many Hispanic cultures?
• Which is farther north, Mazatlán or Puerto Vallarta?
• Which city hosts the Festival of San Fermín?
• What is the term for words in Spanish that look similar to English words but have different meanings?
• What is the capital of Peru?
• Ecuador is named for which geographic feature?
• Guatemala's population is largely descended from which people group?
• Quito is the capital of which country?
• Who is the main character in Man of La Mancha?
• Marc Anthony is a renowned artist from which territory?
• In which city were the 1968 Olympic Games held?
• In what year were the Olympics held in Mexico City?
• What is the Spanish term for flamenco singing characterized by deep emotion?
• Which Argentine figure was the wife of a president and served as First Lady from 1946-1952?
• Which statement best describes the Panama Canal in terms of the oceans it connects?
• Who is Don Quijote's righthand man?
• Why is 1981 considered a big year for Latinos in professional football?
• Which region in Spain is known as the City of flowers?
• What is Bad Bunny's real name?
• Who is the current King of Spain?
• The Running of the Bulls takes place in which location?
• Who was the first Latina to achieve both a #1 album and #1 movie?
• The River of Silver is located in which Spanish-speaking city?
• A telenovela is best described as which of the following?
• What geographic feature surrounded the Aztec city of Tenochtitlán?
• Which resource was the primary motive behind the early colonization of Mexico by Spain?
• The Costa del Sol lies on which body of water?
• Spain's national airline is named which?
• La Virgen de Guadalupe is the patron saint of which country?
• What forms the natural boundary between Chile and Argentina?
• The Tango dance is associated with which country?
• The city of Bogotá is the capital of which country?
• What does Panamá mean?
• The Running of the Bulls festival occurs in which country?
• El Prado is a major art museum in which city?
• Which Disney animated film draws inspiration from Dia de los Muertos?
• The colors of the Colombian flag are which of the following?
• Paseo de la Reforma was constructed under which ruler?
• What is Enrique Iglesias' nationality?
• Who is the Mexican city of Morelia named after?
• La copa America is a South American tournament for which sport, and which country won it in 2016?
• Which author is correctly paired with the work ‘Man of La Mancha’?
• In a panadería, what would you typically buy?
• Mexico City is the capital of which country?
• Gazpacho is associated with which cuisine?
• In Mexico, what flower is traditionally associated with Día de los Muertos?
• La Sagrada Familia is located in which city?
• Name the largest island in the Caribbean.
• The tradition of eating 12 grapes at midnight on New Year’s Eve is associated with which country?
• The Zapotec indigenous group is associated with which Mexican president?
• During which century did Pablo Picasso paint most of his works?
• The Spanish name for the Catholic prayer that begins with "Hail Mary" is which?
• How long is a member of the Spanish Congress in office?
• What is the name of the colorful, embroidered blouse worn by women in Mexico and Central America?
• What expression is used when someone sneezes?
• What is the Flor de Nochebuena or Flor de Pascua?
• According to an old Spanish proverb, if you keep your mouth shut, what cannot enter?
• Salvador Dalí is associated with which art movement?
• The pyramids of the sun and the moon are located at which site?
• Which artist released the album 'Debi Tirar Mas Fotos'?
• Name the most successful and internationally known Spanish filmmaker.
• Who was President of Venezuela from 1999 until his death in 2013 and a vocal critic of US-supported neoliberalism?
• What is unique about the gardens of Xochimilco in Mexico City?
• What Spanish-speaking country celebrates "El Grito de Dolores"?
• Machu Picchu is associated with which civilization?
• The colors of the Argentine flag are:
• The Chihuahua dog breed originated in which country?
• What river forms the boundary between the United States and Mexico?
• In what year did the voyage that circumnavigated the globe begin?
• La Hora Latina describes a tendency within which cultures regarding social event timing?
• Día de Muertos translates to which English phrase?
• In which country can you find glaciers?
• Barranquilla Carnival is celebrated in which country?
• Which Mexican-American music genre blends polkas, waltzes, and Mexican folk traditions?
• Which country is the smallest in South America?
• The coqui frog is native to which territory?
• Who served as Prime Minister of Cuba from 1959 to 1976 and then President from 1976 to 2008?
• In what year did the Mexico City metro begin construction?
• During which festival does the Running of the Bulls occur?
• Which holiday marks the end of the Christmas season in some Latin American traditions?
• Bandeja Paisa is a traditional dish from which country?
• Why were Chevrolet Nova sales poor in Latin America?
• What is the name of the feathered-serpent Aztec god?
• What is the Spanish word for a person of mixed European and Indigenous blood?
• Who were the earliest known inhabitants of what is now Spain?
• Which Brazilian soccer legend won three World Cups?
• In Mexican culture, Madrina refers to which role?
• The Mayans inhabited the Yucatán Peninsula; which region is this associated with?
• The Soccer War occurred in which year?
• What was the profession of Joan Miró?
• Menudo, in Mexican cuisine, is a soup made with what ingredient?
• What unusual ingredient is in the sauce of Mole Poblano, a chicken dish from southern Mexico?
• The 'Soccer War' was the 1969 conflict between which two countries?
• Which country is linked to Flamenco music and La Tomatina festival?
• What was Don Quixote's name for Aldonza?
• How many days do the Posadas last?
• Paella is a dish associated with which country?
• The official language of the largest South American country is not Spanish. Name the country and the language.
• How many years did Cortés and his men take to conquer Mexico?
• Who founded Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic?
• What is the name of the Christmas tradition where people re-enact Mary and Joseph's search for lodging?
• The gardens of Xochimilco are located in which city?
• The traditional coffee drink cafe de olla is associated with which flavoring ingredient?
• What did the Maya and Egyptian civilizations have in common?
• The gaita is a traditional wind instrument used in northern Spain and which country?
• Which people are a native ethnic group from the Pyrenees region spanning northern Spain and southern France?
• What is the Spanish name for the Virgin Mary as the patron saint of Mexico?
• Pablo Picasso was considered to have which two nationalities?
• One of Bolivia's capitals is which city?
• Which civilization is famous for pyramids and mummies?
• Which best describes the career of José Clemente Orozco?
• Which American film star made his second home in Durango, Mexico?
• Pablo Picasso's most productive period falls in which century?
• Copla is the Spanish word for which literary form?
• People from Puerto Rico are United States citizens but are not allowed to do what?
• Semana Santa processions are a part of which religious period?
• The flag colors Red, Yellow, and Blue belong to which country?
• The baby Jesus figurine is traditionally hidden inside which dessert?
• The Atacama Desert is located in which country?
• The cheer 'Ole' is commonly heard at which events?
• What do you add to the end of a Spanish noun to show friendliness or affection?
• Which surrealist artist from Spain is famous for melting clocks?
• What beverage was reserved for the priests and royalty among the Aztecs?
• Who are referred to as "the Catholic kings"?
• Approximately how many Hispanic young men and women serve in the U.S. Army?
• The flamenco dance originates from which region of Spain?
• What main avenue in Mexico City was built by Maximilian?
• Inti Raymi is a festival that celebrates which deity?
• Tapas are best described as what kind of food in Spain?
• What is the term for words that look similar and have similar meanings in more than one language?
• Which of the following individuals is Mexican?
• Who was the court painter for Felipe IV?
• The city in southern Spain known for its Alhambra palace is which city?
• What is the name of the Cuban religion that blends African and Catholic traditions and is known for its beads and rituals?
• Pan de muerto is associated with which holiday?
• When is Carnival celebrated?
• What is the capital of Nicaragua?
• First Lady of Argentina from 1946 until her death in 1952, with enduring cultural presence?
• What are the grasslands of Argentina called?
• What English-speaking country is south of Mexico?
• Which group is identified as the earliest known inhabitants of the Iberian Peninsula?
• Which sea borders Spain to the south and east?
• What language do most citizens of Barcelona speak?
• Which historical figure played an instrumental role in the independence of Venezuela, Ecuador, Bolivia, Peru, and Colombia?
• In Spanish, librería refers to which type of place?
• Which country won the first FIFA World Cup in 1930?
• Which religious event is celebrated on December 8th in many Spanish-speaking countries?
• What is the name of the handwoven, striped woolen blanket commonly worn by Mexican cowboys?
• What does a Guatemalan refer to with the word patojo?
• What cultural custom in Spanish-speaking countries means that it's common to show up late to a social event?
• The peaceful country that does not have an army is which of the following?
• What is depicted in "La danza de los viejitos"?
• What is the English name that is equivalent to Pablo?
• The southern port in Colombia on the Amazon River is named?
• In which U.S. state is the largest concentration of Cuban-Americans?
• What is a "gozadera"?
• The region in Paraguay named after a U.S. president honors which leader?
• La Tomatina festival involves which topping as the main ingredient?
• What do Spaniards eat at midnight on New Year's Eve?
• What is the name of the institution that persecuted Jews and Muslims in Spain?
• Which statement best describes what Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates in the United States?
• Which statement best describes Francisco Goya's profession?
• What is the title of Bad Bunny's most recent album?
• The country associated with a major Barranquilla Carnival is which?
• Carnival is traditionally celebrated in the period before which season?
• In Spanish, usted is typically used in which situations?
• Many Spanish words beginning with the letters “al” are of what origin?
• What do children leave out for the Three Kings?
• In 1474, which queen was proclaimed ruler of Castilla and León?
• Bolero is a music style associated with which country?
• Which term is the Spanish word for the nativity display often seen at Christmas?
• The independence of which set of nations is associated with Simón Bolívar?
• The Alhambra palace is located in which city?
• Las Fallas de Valencia is celebrated in which country?
• Who led an indigenous uprising in 1780 in Peru?
• Which Portuguese explorer left for a voyage around the world in 1519 under the Spanish flag?
• Cuzco is best known as the capital of which civilization?
• The Spanish term for the Three Kings is which phrase?
• Who was Frida Kahlo's husband?
• La Tomatina is a festival noted for which activity?
• The Huipil is traditionally worn by women in which regions?
• Spaniards typically eat dinner at which time?
• Who led the northern revolutionary troops in the Mexican Civil War?
• What are the two capitals of Bolivia?
• The word 'charro' describes which role in Mexican culture?
• What ancient indigenous group of Mexico carved large stone heads?
• Which actor became the first Spaniard to win an acting Oscar?
• Bad Bunny is from which town in Puerto Rico?
• Which Mexican-American singer is the Queen of Tejano Music?
• In which year was the Summer Olympics first held in South America?
• What is the national dish of Spain traditionally made with rice, saffron, and seafood?
• The gaita is a kind of which instrument?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the names of los Tres Reyes Magos?
• Mole Poblano sauce is notable for including which ingredient?
• Which city is the final destination of the Camino de Santiago?
• Which artist performed the 2010 FIFA World Cup song Waka Waka?
• What was the capital city of the Incas of Peru?
• In Spain, what festival features massive papier-mâché figures that are burned at the end of the celebration?
• In what year was Hispanic Heritage first celebrated in the United States?
• Which traditional instrument combination is characteristic of the Joropo style?
• First Hispanic Mayor of a major US city in modern times?
• What is the name of the Spanish cold soup made from blended tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and garlic?
• In Catholic practice, what is the Spanish term for the rosary?
• What is the traditional Peruvian dish made of raw fish marinated in citrus juice?
• Cinco de Mayo commemorates a battle against which nation?
• Velas votivas are best described as candles used in Catholic churches for which purpose?
• What is the most famous art museum in Madrid?
• Pascua is the Spanish term for which holiday?
• When is la comida/el almuerzo served in Mexico?
• What was Francisco Goya's profession?
• What are Tapas?
• Bolivia was named after which historical figure?
• Which country in South America is the largest by area and Spanish-speaking?
• What breed of dog originated in Mexico?
• Which statement is true about the Costa del Sol?
• Quetzalcoatl in Mexican art is commonly depicted as what?
• Which Spanish poet and playwright was executed during the Spanish Civil War?
• What mathematical concept did the Maya invent and use?
• For which king did Columbus claim the New World?
• What is the name of the popular large family gathering around a barbecue commonly associated with Argentina and Uruguay?
• Which two Latino individuals are noted for playing major roles in the Oakland Raiders' 1981 Super Bowl victory?
• Which monarchs financed Columbus?
• What is the capital of Costa Rica?
• First Mexican-American woman to serve in the US Congress?
• The Joropo is a music style popular in the Llanos, a plains region in which two countries?
• What are the 2 main colors of the Spanish flag?
• What is the name of the long, brightly colored skirt traditionally worn by Mexican folkloric dancers?
• Bartolome Colon is the brother of which famous explorer?
• What is the capital of Colombia?
• The pampas are best described as which geographic feature?
• Despacito was a collaboration featuring which artists?
• Which artist is famously known as the Queen of Salsa in Cuban-American music?
• José Martí was a national figure of which country?
• Fidel Castro overthrew which leader in 1959?
• Jose Hernandez is associated with which heritage as an astronaut?
• What is the capital of Spain?
• In Mexico, why do people place a coin in a newborn baby's crib?
• A quinceañera is which kind of celebration?
• Velas votivas are candles lit in honor of who?
• What is the world's highest navigable lake?
• What is the capital of Honduras?
• Which pairing correctly matches a Mexican revolutionary leader with a Spanish filmmaker?
• Many Spanish words beginning with 'al' are of what origin?
• Who was the ninth tlatoani of Tenochtitlan who reigned from 1502 to 1520?
• El bachillerato Clásico is a system of education comparable to what institution in America?
• Santería blends African religious traditions with which other major religion?
• Name the first Hispanic to win a Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.
• What is the name of the accent mark used in Spanish to indicate stress or distinguish between words?
• Name the military leader who commanded U.S. troops in 2003 as they toppled Saddam Hussein.
• Paella is traditionally prepared with rice, saffron, and which main ingredient?
• What is the Spanish word for the rosary, an important element of Catholic prayer?
• What is the general name of a store where fish is sold?
• The term 'Güero/a' is used in which Spanish-speaking context?
• What is the slow, romantic music style from Mexico, often performed by mariachis?
• Estadio Azteca is located in which city?
• The AVA is best described as which type of transportation system?
• What is the most famous sport in Latin America?
• Hugo Chavez was a vocal critic of US-supported neoliberalism. Which policy is neoliberalism typically associated with?
• La Paz is the capital of which country?
• What is the Popul Vuh?
• Which three states have the largest Hispanic populations?
• What famous Mexican singer is known as 'El Rey' of ranchera music?
• The Inca civilization is credited with cultivating which crop first?
• Cuauhtémoc is associated with which ancient civilization?
• Which Spanish-speaking country in South America has two capitals?
• Which South American countries have no outlet to the sea?
• The Popul Vuh is best described as which type of document?
• Tenochtitlán was located on an island in which lake?
• Which term do Mexicans use to refer to a blond person?
• Who played the role of Selena in the 1997 biographical movie Selena?
• Where is the most famous Roman aqueduct in Spain?
• What religion is practiced in most of Latin America?
• Mexico's independence from Spain is commemorated in which year?
• Benito Juarez was a president from which indigenous group?
• Which Space Shuttle carried Jose Hernandez and Danny Ochoa?
• Who led Argentina to victory in the 2022 FIFA World Cup?
• Which artist served as court painter during the reign of Felipe IV?
• What is a librería?
• Which two countries fought in the Battle of Puebla?
• Which country has won the most Copa América titles?
• Churros are a common breakfast snack in which country?
• Gazpacho is a traditional cold soup from which region of Spain?
• Copla is best described as which of the following?
• In what year did Mexico win its independence from Spain?
• What Spanish soccer club is one of the most successful in Europe and has won multiple Champions League titles?
• Which two oceans are connected by the Panama Canal?
• Which list correctly names the three Spanish-speaking Caribbean islands?
• What type of accident left Frida Kahlo in chronic pain for the remainder of her life?
• Who may wear a rebozo?
• Which song topped global streaming in 2017 and featured artists Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee, and Justin Bieber?
• The Pyrenees mountains form the border between which two countries?
• Who is the Spanish actress that played the role of Raimunda in Volver?
• What is the national bird of Guatemala?
• What is the Spanish language called in Spain?
• Fidel Castro is a historic figure associated with which country?
• Pablo Picasso was considered which two nationalities?
• What is the Spanish word for a spoken compliment to women?
• Benito Juarez, a Mexican president, was a member of which indigenous group?
• Which Chilean poet was the first Latin American woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature?
• Which Latin American figure is known for being a countercultural symbol due to a stylized visage?
• What is the largest Spanish-speaking city?
• What is the Three Kings' Day dessert traditionally eaten in Spain?
• What do you call a soap opera in Spanish?
• Which religious figure is commemorated during the processions of Semana Santa?
• What is "cafe de olla"?
• Which film features Penélope Cruz in the role of Raimunda?
• The oldest university in the western hemisphere is located in which country?
• The Basque people are primarily associated with which two present-day countries?
• When was the Golden Age of Spanish literature or 'El Siglo de Oro'?
• Is it cheaper to sit in sol or sombra at a bullfight?
• Which mountain range runs along the western edge of South America and forms a natural boundary between Chile and Argentina?
• Paella is a classic Spanish rice dish that is typically cooked and served in which setting?
• What does the name Buenos Aires mean?
• What is the Spanish word for the bread baked for Día de los Muertos, which symbolizes bones?
• El Día de los Inocentes is equivalent to which American day?
• What white embroidered Cuban shirt is commonly worn for formal occasions in the Caribbean and Latin America?
• Which language is most similar to Spanish?
• How many Spanish-speaking countries are there in South America?
• La Noche Vieja refers to which occasion?
• Copán in Honduras is famous for what type of site?
• In which country is the volcano Popocatepetl located?
• What art form do Orozco, Siqueros, and Rivera have in common?
• Who led the northern revolutionary troops during the Mexican Civil War?
• What is the name of the architect who designed La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona?
• Who led migrant workers to better conditions through the United Farm Workers?
• Who is known for her role in the telenovela Rebelde?
• Which river is the longest in Spain?
• Besides being a Mexican soup, menudo is also used to describe what?