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1
Which country did Simón Bolivar help to liberate?
Mexico
Bolivia
Argentina
Peru
2
Where was the first book printed in the Western hemisphere?
Venezuela
Mexico
Costa Rica
Argentina
3
What does the word "chevere" mean in Spanish?
chivalrous
cool
jealous
chocolate
4
Which of the following lists Spanish as an official spoken language
Puerto Rico
Brazil
Belize
Portugal
5
Which country shares an island with Haiti?
Cuba
Spain
Puerto Rico
Dominican Republic
6
How many countries have Spanish as an official language?
20
26
22
21
7
What is a Spanish soap opera called?
telenovela
libro
programa
cuento
8
Which of the following would be an example of a
coletilla
?
An afterthought or tagline, such as "right?"
a small ponytail
a pigtail
9
With over 405 million speakers, Spanish is the ___ most commonly spoken language in the world.
2nd
3rd
4th
1st
10
Which of the following Spanish artists was killed by the founder of her fan club?
Elizabeth Peña
Shakira
Frida Kahlo
Selena
11
If someone refers to you as a
tardón
, what are they saying about you?
You're dumb.
You're late.
You are very kind.
You are not a nice person.
12
Which Spanish-speaking country abolished its army?
Panama
Colombia
Bolivia
Costa Rica
13
What day is Mexican Independence celebrated?
Sept 16
May 5
Oct 18
Nov 1
14
Who won the 2014 FIFA World Cup?
Brazil
Spain
Italy
Germany
15
Zorro is another famous character from Spanish literature. What does "Zorro" mean?
spider
snake
wolf
fox
16
What is the name of the mountain range that runs along the coast of South America?
Himalayan
Andes
Appalachian
Alps
17
What is the name of a small van used as a taxi service in Mexico?
El taxi
El busito
La combi
El vocho
18
In which month is
Día de los Muertos
(Day of the Dead)?
February
November
September
October
19
From what country is painter Pablo Picasso?
Mexico
Argentina
Peru
Spain
20
Which Spanish speaking country has TWO city capitals.
Argentina
Peru
Bolivia
Uruguay
21
What is the main ingredient in guacamole?
avocado
salsa
cheese
cilantro
22
What is a "Chicano?
A traditional appetizer served in Mexico
A celebration before one's birthday
A Mexican-American
A dog breed originating in Mexico
23
Which of the following spanish words is a polite way to ask someone to repeat oneself/clarify.
Huh?
¿Mande?
¿qué?
24
What is a "siesta""?
A nap taken during the hot of the day
A small informal party
An ice cold drink
A second bath due to the extreme humidity
25
What is a
sabelotodo?
A tattletale.
A know-it-all
A liar.
A teenager.
26
In which sea is Cuba located?
Caribbean Sea
Red Sea
Caspian Sea
Black Sea
27
From what language does the word "chocolate" come from?
Nahuatl
English
Portuguese
Spanish
28
What is the name of the unibrowed artist shown here?
Shakira
Salma Hayek
Frida Kahlo
Eva Peron
29
What season is it in December in Argentina?
winter
fall
spring
summer
30
What are the two main ingredients in the popular Latin dish
arroz con pollo
?
beef and rice
chicken and noodles
beef and potatoes
chicken and rice
