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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


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