Hispanic Pop Culture

Question 1

What festival is celebrated in July in Pamplona?

Accepted Answer

the running of the bulls

Question 2

Cinco de mayo is a celebration of the Mexican army defeating what country?

Accepted Answer

France

Question 3

What is the term for a person of Mexican origin born in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Chicano

Question 4

Hispanic Heritage was first celebrated in the U.S.A. in . . .

Accepted Answer

1968

Question 5

Which Spanish-speaking country has the largest Jewish population?

Accepted Answer

Argentina

Question 6

This singer helped popularize folk music and promoted nonviolence.

Accepted Answer

Joan Baez

Question 7

Before he became a famous and successful singer, Ricky Martin

Accepted Answer

was a heartthrob on a daytime drama

Question 8

The top-grossing Spanish-speaking Hollywood movie is:

Accepted Answer

Pan's Labyrinth

Question 9

The Tejano music artist who was murdered by a fan was . . .

Accepted Answer

Selena

Question 10

What do you call a sopa opera in Spanish?

Accepted Answer

telenovela

Question 11

Who is the first Hispanic player voted into Baseball's Hall of Fame?

Accepted Answer

Roberto Clemente

Question 12

The most common popular Hispanic surname in the 2000 census was . . .

Accepted Answer

García

Question 13

What is the name of the folkloric dance from Chile?

Accepted Answer

cueca

Question 14

Jennifer Lopez just released a pop album titled . . .

Accepted Answer

On the 6

Question 15

Robert Rodríguez produced El Mariachi with a budget of . . .

Accepted Answer

$7,000

Question 16

Where is the musical rhythm called 'la cumbia' from?

Accepted Answer

Colombia

Question 17

What is the nickname given to the residents of Buenos Aires?

Accepted Answer

Porteños

Question 18

Which language is closer to Spanish in many aspects?

Accepted Answer

Portuguese

Question 19

Flamenco is a form of dance and music from the region of . . .

Accepted Answer

Andalucía

Question 20

What sport is VERY popular in Spanish-speaking countries?

Accepted Answer

Soccer

Question 21

El Día de los Santos Inocentes is equivalent to what American day?

Accepted Answer

April Fools Day

Question 22

What are 'tertulias'?

Accepted Answer

social gatherings to talk about current events

Question 23

What percentage of people in Argentina are of European blood?

Accepted Answer

85%

Question 24

What is the AVE in Spain?

Accepted Answer

high speed train system

Question 25

La Tomatina is celebrated every year in the town of . . .

Accepted Answer

Buñol

Question 26

Frida Kahlo's work was heavily influenced by . . .

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 27

What is the role of a 'curandero'?

Accepted Answer

to heal people with herbs and plants

Question 28

Where was I Love Lucy star Desi Arnaz born?

Accepted Answer

Cuba

Question 29

Three accomplished Spanish actors who contributed greatly to Spain's film industry are . . .

Accepted Answer

Penelope Cruz, Javier Bardem, Antonio Banderas

Question 30

This Spanish born singer has a famous crooner father. . .

Accepted Answer

Enrique Iglesias

Question 31

What South American dictator was imprisoned in Europe?

Accepted Answer

Pinochet

Question 32

Which Hispanic country abolished the army?

Accepted Answer

Costa Rica

Question 33

When do Mexicans celebrate the anniversary of the battle of Puebla?

Accepted Answer

May 5th

Question 34

What is the central plaza in a Mexican city called?

Accepted Answer

zócalo

Question 35

What is El Rastro?

Accepted Answer

an outdoor flea market in Madrid, Spain

Question 36

Spaniards greet each other by giving . . .

Accepted Answer

a kiss on each cheek

Hispanic Pop Culture

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Hispanic Pop Culture

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