General Facts
The approximate number of Hispanics living in America?
about 60 million
He is known for producing plays like, Hamilton, and In the Heights
Lin Manuel Miranda
This is the first Mexican-American to be signed to the NBA
Horacio LLamas
Mexican painter famous for her self-portraits
Frida Kahlo
What holiday is celebrated during October 31-Nov 1?
Dia de los Muertos
How many countries have Spanish as their official language?
21 Countries
What is the name of the magical family in "Encanto"
Madrigal
This is the most famous Mexican golfer
Lee Trevino
This Latina was the first woman to ever sit on the Supreme Court.
a.Ruth Bader Ginsburg
b.Sonia Sotomayor
c.Maria Alvarez
b.Sonia Sotomayor
In 1968 President Lyndon B. Johnson started a National Hispanic Heritage Calibration however, it didn't last a month. How long did it last?
One Week.
Which two colors are common in most Hispanic national flags?
Red and Green
This American-Honduran actress starred in this cult classic featuring a life sized doll.
America Ferrera
This Latino baseball player ranks fourth all-time highest home runs. Also played for the Yankees, Mariners, and Rangers
a. Alex Rodriguez
b. Alberto Pujols
c. Giovanni Urshela
a. Alex Rodriguez
Who was the first Latina to win a Grammy?
Rita Moreno
What countries gained/declared their independence on September 15? (Name 2 of the 5)
Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras & Nicaragua (All in 1821)
What Latino country does not have the right to vote for the government that rules it?
a. Puerto Rico
b. Dominican Republic
c. Panama
a. Puerto Rico
She is considered to be the first Latina Disney Princess.
Elena of Avalor
Who is the most recognized Latino baseball player of all time?
Roberto Clemente
Who was the first Hispanic woman to become an astronaut?
Ellen Ochoa
In what year were Puerto Ricans allowed to fly their own flag?
a. 1948
b. 1923
c. 1986
a. 1948
Which U.S. state has the largest Hispanic population?
California
Guillermo González Camarena of Mexico filed the patent in 1940 that revolutionized televisions what was it?
a. Colored screen
b. Volume
c. Remote control
a. Colored screen
Boxing legend who was the first American of Hispanic descent to own and operate his own boxing promotional firm
Oscar De La Hoya
In 1965, these young Mexican American union organizers, brought Mexican and Filipino workers together to form the United Farm Workers (UFW). The UFW joined a strike of Grape pickers in Delano, California.
Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta
The year Hispanic Heritage month began?
a. 1968
b. 1978
c. 1988
c. 1988