Trivia en español
This famous folk song about Pancho Villa and the Mexican revolution refers to Villa's train (hint; the nickname of the train was an insect)
La cucaracha
What mountain ranges run north to south on the west coast of South America?
Los Andes
What country was known as "Nueva España" after the Conquest
Mexico
This capital city was originally called Tenochitlán.
Mexico City
The Spanish word for "water" can be found in the name of this country and it´s capital
Nicaragua
The Nazca Lines (enormous designs on the desert floor that can only be seen by flying overhead) are located in what country?
Perú
What major Romance language is most similar to Spanish?
Portuguese
People from here are referred to as "boricuas"
Puerto Rico
One of the famous soccer teams from Spain is named...
Real Madrid
What color is the flag of Spain?
Red and Yellow
Celia Cruz is the most famous artist of this musical genre.
Salsa
What disease killed millions of Mexicans in the 1500's?
Small Pox
What is gaseosa?
Soda, pop, soft drink
David Bisbal es un cantante famoso de cuál país?
Spain
Where is Christopher Columbus buried?
Spain
What is El Jarabe Tapatío?
The Mexican Hat Dance
Montevideo is the capital of which country?
Uruguay
This is the most distinctive instrument in Mexican Norteña music
accordion
What is Mexico's official name?
los Estados Unidos Mexicanos
What two animals are on the Mexican coat of arms?
águila y culebra (eagle and snake)
When is dinnertime in Spain
10pm
How many South American countries do NOT speak Spanish?
3 Guyana, Brazil, Surinam
What is a "bocadillo" in Spain?
A sandwich
This city became famous because of its cliff divers.
Acapulco
Other than Europe and Latina America, what other continent has a Spanish speaking country?
Africa
This animal produces a type of wool and are found in the Andes region
Alpaca & Llama
What are "tapas" in Spain?
Appetizers
What is the equivalent of tortillas in Colombia?
Arepas
The tango originated in this country
Argentina
La Paz is the highest capital in the world and the capital of...?
Bolivia
These 2 countries in South America are land locked
Bolivia & Paraguay
Which US state has Spanish as an official language?
California
Name two states that have more than 1 million Hispanic inhabitants:
California, Illinois, Florida, y Texas
What is the term for a person of Mexican origin born in the US?
Chicano
Long narrow country has an average width of less than 100 miles
Chile
What is the unusual ingredient in the sauce of mole poblano?
Chocolate
Who left Spain intent on finding India?
Christopher Columbus
What is food is "gazpacho" in Spain?
Cold tomato soup
The cumbia originated in this country.
Colombia
What country is the singer Shakira from?
Colombia
What is the main ingredient of drink atole?
Corn
People from this country are known as "ticos"
Costa Rica
The name of this country means rich coast
Costa Rica
What country is known as the "Switzerland of Central America"?
Costa Rica
Columbus landed first in the New World near what modern-day country
Dominican Republic
The merengue and the bachata music originated in this country
Dominican Republic
Panama hats are a product of this country
Ecuador
Where is La Mitad del Mundo?
Ecuador
What are the main ingredients of a tortilla española?
Eggs and potatoes
Name of this country means "the savior"
El Salvador
This is the smallest country in Central America
El Salvador
Mexico shares a border with these 3 countries?
Estados Unidos, Guatemala y Belice
Cowboys in Uruguay and Argentina & Uruguay are known as...?
Gauchos
The Marimba is considered to be the instrument that represents this country
Guatemala
This famous, colorful market, Chichicastenango is located in what country?
Guatemala