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Coming from Argentina, this legendary footballer led his national team to victory in the 2022 FIFA World Cup and has won a record eight Ballon d'Or awards. Who is he?
Lionel Messi
Known for her vibrant self-portraits, and distinctive unibrow, what is the name of this famous artist?
Who is known as "Queen of Tejano Music"
Selena Quintanilla
What is the name of the traditional, festive celebration held when a girl turns a certain age, marking her transition into womanhood?
A quinceañera
On what exact date does Mexico officially celebrate its Independence Day each year?
A baseball player from Puerto Rico who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He was the first Latin American player ever voted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Who is he?
Roberto Clemente
Alongside Dolores Huerta, which American civil rights activist fought for better conditions for agricultural workers?
Cesar Chavez
Known as the "Queen of Salsa," which legendary Cuban-American singer is famous for her signature catchphrase, "¡Azúcar!"?
Celia Cruz
In many Hispanic cultures, what is the name of the traditional decorated container filled with candy and toys that children break open with a stick during birthdays and holidays?
A Piñata
What minor battle holiday is often mistakenly confused with Mexican Independence Day by people living outside of Mexico?
Cinco de Mayo
This famous Mexican professional boxer is a multiple-world-champion in four weight divisions. What is his popular ring name?
Canelo!
Who was appointed in 2009 and made history as the first Latina to serve as a U.S. Supreme Court Justice?
Sonia Sotomayor
Which Colombian singer-songwriter became a global pop superstar known for her distinctive voice, energetic belly dancing, and hits like "Whenever, Wherever" and "Hips Don't Lie"?
Shakira
In Puerto Rico, Cuba, and the Dominican Republic, what is the name of the traditional crispy, twice-fried green plantain slices that are smashed flat and served as a favorite side dish?
Tostones
What is the name of the famous shout, that the President of Mexico reenacts every year from the National Palace balcony?
El Grito
This lethal striker scored 52 goals to become the all-time leading scorer for the Mexico National Team from 2009-2019. Who is he?
Javier "Chicharito" Hernández
Who made history as the first Hispanic woman to travel into space in 1993 and later served as the director of NASA's Johnson Space Center?
Ellen Ochoa
Which iconic Mexican-American guitarist blended rock and roll with Latin American jazz and percussion, achieving massive success with hits like "Black Magic Woman" and "Maria Maria"
Carlos Santana!
Originating in Peru and popular across South American coastal regions, what traditional dish consists of fresh raw fish cured in fresh citrus juices and spiced with chili peppers?
Ceviche
At the very start of the war in 1810, Hidalgo's forces won a famous, bloody victory at a grain warehouse fortress called the Alhóndiga de Granaditas in which Mexican city?
Guanajuato
Widely known as "Miggy," this iconic Venezuelan baseball player won the prestigious Major League Baseball Triple Crown in 2012 and collected over 3,000 career hits. Who is he?
Miguel Cabrera
Which Mexican-born physical chemist shared the 1995 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his role in discovering the threat of chlorofluorocarbons to the Earth's ozone layer?
Mario Molina
Which 17-year-old Mexican-American musician became a pioneer of Chicano rock by turning a traditional Mexican wedding song, "La Bamba," into a massive 1958 rock and roll hit?
Ritchie Valens
What is the name of the nine-day traditional celebration held before Christmas where communities reenact Mary and Joseph looking for a place to stay?
Las Posadas
Which Catholic priest famously rang his church bells and gave the speech that started the Mexican War of Independence?
Miguel Hidalgo