Called "Crossroads of the World" because it is the location of the canal between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

The Day of the Dead is a festival celebrated there to honor

relatives who have died.

The largest island in the Caribbean contains two countries, Haiti and the -----

Gauchos are the cowboys of the Pampa, a huge grassland

located mostly in this country.

The Atacama Desert, one of the world's driest places, makes up the northern one-fourth of this country.

Its capital, which has the same name as the country, is the

largest city in the world.

Northernmost country of Latin America.

Its largest city, Rio de Janeiro, is known for exciting festivals,

especially Carnival, where thousands of people in costume ride colorful floats and compete for prizes.

This inland nation has almost no industry, but shares (with

Brazil) the world's largest hydroelectric dam.

The ancient Mayas built pyramids in parts of Central America which are now Mexico, Belize, and

Caribbean island known for sugar and cigars.

Center of Inca civilization.

Portuguese, not Spanish, is its official language.

An early Spanish explorer named this part of Central America "depths," because of the deep ocean off its coast.

Part of this country is bordered by the Rio de la Plata ("River of Silver"). Its name comes from the Latin word for silver, argentum.

This country which Christopher Columbus never reached but was named in his honor.

The Equator runs through this small South American country, and gives it its name.

This country was named for a Venezuelan general who helped it and some other countries win freedom from Spain.

Native villages built on stilts in Lake Maracaibo reminded

Spanish explorers of Venice, Italy (which has canals instead of streets), so they named the area "Little Venice."

"Rich Port" first meant the city of San Juan, but is now the name of the whole island.

This country was named for Jesus the Savior, and its capital

translates as "Holy Savior."

Columbus named this area "Gold Coast" for gold ornaments worn by the native people. It was later changed to "Rich Coast."

"Birú" either the name of a small river or the native chief who lived nearby-was the source of this country's name.

Trees from this region were exported to Portugal, so the

Portuguese called this country "the land of ____ trees."

This small country was named for the river which is its western border. It means "bird tail" in an Indian language, after a waterfall which spreads out like the tail of a bird.

_____________ became the first Latina Supreme Court Justice in U.S. history.

_____________ was the first Latina to win an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Westside Story.

Which three states have the largest Hispanic population?

When is Hispanic Heritage Month?

What does the United States celebrate during Hispanic Heritage Month?

Why is September 15th so significant?

Approximately, how many Hispanics are living in the US today?

Capital of Ecuador

Capital of Colombia

Capital of Peru

Capital of Uruguay

Capital of Bolivia

Capital of Chile

Capital of Paraguay

Capital of Argentina

Capital of Venezuela