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1
How many countries are in South America (French Guiana does not count)?
20
12
16
14
2
Ceviche is the national dish of?
Chile
Peru
Mexico
Ecuador
3
Where does SHPE at UCI usually meet
Colloquia
Engineering Tower
ICS 259
Engineering Gateway
4
What element is most commonly used in semiconductors?
Silicon
Copper
Graphite
Iron
5
What region is SHPE at UCI in?
Region 10
Region 4
Region 1
Region 2
6
What is true wasabi made from?
Underground stem of the wasabi japonica plant
Rhizome of the wasabi japonica plant
Mixture of horseradish leaves and mustard
Rhizome of the armoracia rusticana plant
7
Which programming language is most recognized for being “English readable”?
HTML
Python
MATLAB
C ++
8
What’s true about SHPE nationwide?
Region 5 (Texas to Tennessee) has the most SHPE members
Majority of SHPE members are computer sciences
SHPE is the largest organization for Latinos in STEM in the US
SHPE has more than 19,000 members nationwide
9
What Mexican-American singer was known as the "Queen of Tejano Music" ?
Paulina Rubio
Gloria Estefan
Selena Quintanilla
Thalía
10
The Brazilian dish feijoada is a stew made from what?
Pork and black beans
Fish and rice
Beef and cassava
Chicken and plantains
11
Who is the Dean of Engineering?
Magnus Eberst
Magnus Egerstedt
Magnus Edger
Magnus Chase
12
Who was the most streamed artist on Spotify for three years in a row (2020-2022)?
Rauw Alejandro
J Balvin
Anuel AA
Bad Bunny
13
Which pasta shape’s name means “little worms”?
Rigatoni
Fusilli
Vermicelli
Spaghetti
14
Which Brazilian soccer star is considered one of the greatest athletes of all time and scored over 1,000 career goals?
Pele
Neymar
Ronaldinho
Romario
15
What exams must engineering students take after graduation?
Fundamentals of Engineering Exam
Principles and Practice of Engineering Exam
Professional Engineering Exam
Flaws and Principles Engineering Exam
16
Which country invented the pavlova, a meringue dessert named after a ballerina?
New Zealand
England
Fiji
France
17
What meat is traditionally used in tacos al pastor?
Lamb
Chicken
Pork
Beef
18
The Panama Canal, a critical global shipping route, was completed in what year?
1890
1914
1945
1929
19
Which Latin American show got a United States adaptation in English after airing?
Corazon salvaje
Los ricos tambien lloran
Rebelde
Yo soy Betty, la fea
20
What is Ohm’s Law?
P = W/t
F = ma
PV = nRT
V = IR
21
What is the only country in the world to have a non-rectangular flag?
Nepal
Bhutan
Tonga
Sri Lanka
22
What South Indian dish is a fermented rice and lentil pancake, often served with sambar and coconut chutney?
Dosa
Naan
Gulab Jamun
Idli
23
What does CAD stand for?
Computer Automated Drafting
Computational Architecture Design
Controlled Architecture Dynamics
Computer Aided Design
24
Which countries are entirely within other countries?
Luxembourg, the Vatican, San Marino
Luxembourg, the Vatican, Bhutan
Lesotho, the Vatican, San Marino
Lesotho, Andorra, the Vatican
25
In Central Asian cuisine, what is kumis?
Fermented fish milk drink
Dried yogurt mixture
Lamb-filled pastry
Fermented mare’s milk drink
26
Which Latina singer sang "La Bicicleta", "Hips Don't Lie", and "Can't Remember to Forget You"?
Ivy Queen
Karol G
Shakira
Jennifer Lopez
27
Which country is known for injera, a spongy sourdough flatbread?
Morocco
Saudi Arabia
Greece
Ethiopia
28
Which prominent indigenous civilizations were present in the Americas upon the arrival of Conquistadors?
Taino, Arawak, Carib
Inca, Mapuche, Guarani
Navajo, Apache, Pueblo
Aztecs, Maya, Zapotec
29
Name of UCI’s Engineering School?
Paul Merage
Walter White
Donald Bren
Henry Samueli
30
Does SHPE at UCI have a permanent poster at OAI?
False
True
31
In Hawaii, what dish is made of raw fish marinated in soy sauce, sesame oil, and more?
Spam Musubi
Loco Moco
Poi
Poke
32
What was Bad bunny's last album called?
YHLQMDLG
Un Verano Sin Ti
DeBI TiRAR MaS FOToS
El Conejo Malo
33
Where is adobo from?
Brazil
Philippines
Mexico
Nigeria
34
Who has the best arepas?
Ecuador
Colombia
Venezuela
Panama
35
When and where is the next SHPE National Convention?
Fall 2025, Phoenix
Summer 2025, Paris
Fall 2025, New York
Fall 2025, Philadelphia
36
Which Cuban-born lawyer became famous for her courtroom TV show Caso Cerrado on Telemundo?
Maria Celeste Arraras
Barbara Bermudo
Ana Maria Polo
Cristina Saralegui
37
Which was the first country to declare independence in Latin America?
Cuba
Chile
Colombia
Mexico
38
Which Canadian treat consists of fries topped with cheese curds and brown gravy?
Poutine
Poudinye
Pouding Chômeur
Pudding
39
Why are metals good conductors of electricity?
Their atoms are tightly bonded
Their electrons are fixed in place
Their outer electrons are free to move
They generate magnetic fields
40
In an electrical circuit, what does a capacitor do?
Store energy in an electric field
Increase voltage
Converts AC to DC
Store energy in a magnetic field
41
Which Disney movies are based on Latin American culture?
Coco
Encanto
Moana
Emeror's New Groove
42
Which Mexican priest is credited with sparking the Mexican War of Independence with his famous "Grito de Dolores"?
Miguel Hidalgo
Pancho Villia
Benito Juarez
Porfirio Diaz
43
What is the only Latin American country where English is the official language?
Guyana
Suriname
Belize
Paraguay
44
Why are concrete structures reinforced with steel rebar?
To improve compressive strength
To improve tensile strength
To reduce strain on concrete
To make the concrete waterproof
45
In Mexico, mole poblano mixes chiles with what ingredient?
Chocolate
Lime
Tomato
Coconut
46
Main ingredients in esquite are?
Popcorn, mayo, cheese
Corn, ketchup, cheese
Corn, mayo, cheese
Corn, mayo, milk
47
Which Latin American country is the only one to border both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea?
Panama
Mexico
Colombia
Costa Rica
48
Why does a bridge expand and contract with the seasons, even if no mechanical force is applied?
Vibrations from wind
Corrosion effects
Load changes
Thermal expansion
49
In Mexico, what are roasted grasshoppers eaten as a snack called, especially in Oaxaca?
Chicharrones
Chapulines
Totopos
Huaraches
50
Which Latin American city was once known as the "Paris of South America" because of its European-style architecture?
Lima, Peru
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Santiago, Chile
Quito, Ecuador
51
Which country's cuisine is home to gallo pinto, a breakfast dish of rice and beans?
Colombia and Ecuador
Peru and Bolivia
Nicaragua and Costa Rica
Honduras and Guatemala
52
The Amazon River runs through most countries in Latin America. How many countries does it pass through?
3
5
9
7
53
When was SHPE founded?
1956
1990
1974
1975
54
What did the main character from "Teresa" infamously say?
Entre ser y no ser, no soy
Entre, soy, no me gusto
Entre soy y no soy, ser
Entre ser y no ser, soy
55
Which Mexican actress became the first indigenous woman nominated for an Oscar for Best Actress for the movie Roma?
Eiza Gonzalez
Kate del Castillo
Salma Hayek
Yalitza Aparicio
56
Which Latin American country uses the U.S. dollar as its official currency?
Ecuador
All of the above
Panama
El Salvador
57
What Southeast Asian fruit is famous for smelling horrible (banned in certain public spaces), but tasting sweet?
Durian
Mangosteen
Soursop
Rambutan
58
Who is known as "El Libertador" for leading the flight for independence across much of South America?
Jose de San Martin
Herman Cortes
Simon Bolivar
Emiliano Zapata
59
In Colombia, what are the bandeja paisa’s main components?
Steak, egg, beans, rice, avocado, chorizo, plantain
Fish, coconut rice, lime, slaw, soup
Pork, tamale, fried dough
Guinea pig, potatoes, corn, yucca, bread
60
What is lumpia?
Brazilian empanadas
Filipino spring roll
Chinese noodles
Australian bread
61
What is the largest Latin American country by population?
Brazil
MEXICO!
Argentina
Colombia
62
What is mujaddara, a staple dish in the Levant made from pantry staples?
Chickpeas and tahini
Minced lamb and eggplant
Lentils and rice with caramelized onions
Bulgur and tomatoes
63
Which branch of engineering focuses on fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and heat transfer?
Electrical
Mechanical
Civil
Chemical
64
What does SHPE stand for?
Society of Hot Professional Engineers
Society of Professional Hispanic Engineers
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
Society of Hispanic Professional Executives
65
Why do airplanes have winglets at the tips of their wings?
For aesthetic purposes
To reduce drag from wingtip vortices
To stabilize exterior air pressure
To increase engine thrust
66
Pupusas are mainly from which country?
Costa Rica
Honduras
Guatemala
El Salvador