Hispanic Heritage Month Trivia

This country's civil war lasted for 36 years. It began in 1961.

The highest waterfall in the world, Angel Falls, is located in this country. 

This country, bordering Mexico on the south, was once annexed for a short time by Mexico. 

The currency in this country is "el dolar". 

This country was once known as Spanish Guinea. 

This country has 2 capitals, La Paz & Sucre. 

Some of the exports from this country include olives, olive oil & wine. 

This country is known for its production of cigars and sugar. 

"El sol" is the currency of...

Wine is a popular drink among people of this country where grapes are harvested and exported. 

In what country did the "tango" originate? 

This country was named after Simon Bolivar. 

The music "mariachi" comes from what country. 

The name of this country means "rich coast". 

Saffron is an expensive ingredient in "paella", where is it grown? 

The name of this country means equator, so named because of its location on the equator. 

This country was named after Christopher Columbus. 

Diego Rivera who is known for his murals is from this country. 

This country has 3 official languages: Spanish, Portuguese & French. 

La Paz, the highest capital in the world, is located in this country.

The singer, Gloria Estefan, is native to what country? 

The Spanish word for water can be found in the name of this country and its capital, Managua. 

Over half of the people from this country live in the 'pampas'. 

Tequila, made from a cactus like plant (agave) is a product of this country.

What is the only country in Central America that does not have volcanoes? 

The Incas used the "llamas" as beasts of burden. They are native to what country?

This island is a commonwealth of the USA. 

This country was the 1st in South America to give women the right to vote. 

The opera singer, Placido Domingo, is from what country? 

Part of the Amazon River runs into this country whose capital is Lima. 

Many exiles from this country live in an area of Miami called "little Havana". 

The famous artist Pablo Picasso was born in this country. 

The writer, Miguel de Cervantes (Don Quijote) was from what country? 

The merengue music & dance originated in....

Barcelona is located in what country? 

Petroleum is this South American country's most important natural resource. 

The capital of this country is Montevideo. 

This country is known for its Flamenco dancers. 

The capital of this country is Santo Domingo. 

This long narrow country has an average width of less than 100 miles.