Question 1

Which is the Spanish-speaking country with the largest population?

Accepted Answer

Mexico - As of 2025, Mexico's estimated population is over 131 million people

Question 2

The ruins of ancient Machu Picchu are remnants of what civilization?

Accepted Answer

Incas - Machu Picchu is often referred to as the "Lost City of the Incas" it is believed to have served as an estate for the Inca emperor Pachacuti

Question 3

The Cuban American singer Celia Cruz was a popular performer from the 1940s to the early 2000s. She’s known as the “Queen” of which musical genre?

Accepted Answer

Salsa -  She had sold over 30 million records, making her one of the best-selling Latin music artists

Question 4

Angel Falls is the world’s largest uninterrupted waterfall. Where is it located?

Accepted Answer

Venezuela -  Located in Canaima National Park, the second largest national park in Venezuela

Question 5

Who was the first Latin@ to win an Oscar?

Accepted Answer

Rita Moreno - Puerto Rican actress Rita Moreno becomes the first Hispanic woman to win an Oscar, for her role of Anita in West Side Story

Question 6

What is the largest island in the Caribbean?

Accepted Answer

Cuba - Cuba is the largest island in the Caribbean, and the 17th-largest island in the world. It covers an area of about 104,338 km²

Question 7

Miles Morales is one of the two Latino characters that has taken the Spider-Man identity, where is his mother originally from?

Accepted Answer

Puerto Rico - Rio Morales  was born in Puerto Rico and later moved to Brooklyn, New York, where she met and married Jefferson Davis

Question 8

There are many other languages spoken in Latin America in addition to Spanish. Which of these languages is NOT spoken by an indigenous culture of Latin America?

Accepted Answer

Igbo - Quechua is the most common indigenous language in South America, spoken by over 13 million people in Colombia, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Argentina and Chile. Guaraní is widely spoken in Paraguay and surrounding countries.

Question 9

Who was the first Hispanic woman to go to space?

Accepted Answer

Ellen Ochoa - In 1993, Ochoa became the first Hispanic woman to travel to space and served as a mission specialist aboard the space shuttle Discovery for STS-56

Question 10

Which museum purchased one of Frida Kahlo's paintings, marking a first for a Latin American artist in Europe?

Accepted Answer

The Louvre - Frida Kahlo's painting "The Frame" (El Marco) was purchased by The Louvre in 1939, making her the first 20th-century Mexican artist to have their work included in the museum's collection.

Question 11

Fashion designer Carolina Herrera went from making dresses for her dolls as a kid to designing dresses that appear on the covers of magazines. Where was she born?

Accepted Answer

Caracas, Venezuela - Carolina Herrera is a Venezuelan American fashion designer. Known for her personal style, she founded her namesake fashion brand in 1980

Question 12

On what day does Mexico celebrate Independence Day?

Accepted Answer

September 16th - September 16 is Mexican Independence Day, commemorating the moment when Miguel Hidalgo called for Mexico's liberation from Spain in 1810, Cinco de Mayo marks the anniversary of the 1862 victory by Mexican troops over invading French forces at the Battle of Puebla

Question 13

Which of the following countries is known for being a global wine exporter?

Accepted Answer

Chile - Chilean wines are prized for their quality and exceptional value, with a diverse range of styles influenced by the country's unique geography

Question 14

Mate is the national drink of which Latin American country?

Accepted Answer

Argentina -  Matte is a caffeine-rich infused herbal drink, is the national beverage of Argentina, is also consumed in Paraguay, Uruguay and Chile

Question 15

Major League Baseball is known for having a large number of Latin players. The highest number come from which country?

Accepted Answer

Dominican Republic -  In 2024, 108 MLB players were originally from the Dominican Republic, while 58 players from Venezuela, 18 from Cuba and 12 from Mexico

Question 16

Miguel o'hara is the second Latino character that has taken the Spider-Man identity, where is his mother originally from?

Accepted Answer

Mexico - Conchata O'Hara is a character from Marvel Comics, primarily known as the Mexican mother of Miguel O'Hara

Hispanic Heritage Trivia

2) The ruins of ancient Machu Picchu are remnants of what civilization?

3) The Cuban American singer Celia Cruz was a popular performer from the 1940s to the early 2000s. She’s known as the “Queen” of which musical genre?

4) Angel Falls is the world’s largest uninterrupted waterfall. Where is it located?

5) Who was the first Latin@ to win an Oscar?

6) What is the largest island in the Caribbean?

7) Miles Morales is one of the two Latino characters that has taken the Spider-Man identity, where is his mother originally from?

8) There are many other languages spoken in Latin America in addition to Spanish. Which of these languages is NOT spoken by an indigenous culture of Latin America?

9) Who was the first Hispanic woman to go to space?

10) Which museum purchased one of Frida Kahlo's paintings, marking a first for a Latin American artist in Europe?

11) Fashion designer Carolina Herrera went from making dresses for her dolls as a kid to designing dresses that appear on the covers of magazines. Where was she born?

12) On what day does Mexico celebrate Independence Day?

13) Which of the following countries is known for being a global wine exporter?

14) Mate is the national drink of which Latin American country?

15) Major League Baseball is known for having a large number of Latin players. The highest number come from which country?

16) Miguel o'hara is the second Latino character that has taken the Spider-Man identity, where is his mother originally from?