Famous Latinos
Famous Blacks
Latino History
Black History
Miscellaneous
100
Which Latina actress an activist grew up in Texas? A. Eva Mendes B. Zoe Saldana C. America Ferrera D. Eva Longoria
D. Eva Longoria
100
Who was the first black to receive a Ph. D from Harvard University? A. Matthew Henson B. A. Philip Randolph C. W. E. B. Du Bois
C. W. E. B. Du Bois
100
Which country does NOT celebrate its independence on September 15 (the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month)? A. El Salvador B. Honduras C. Costa Rica D. Chile E. Guatemala F. Nicaragua
D. Chile
100
Which is NOT true about Black History Month? A. It was founded by Carter G. Woodson. B. It takes place in February. C. It is only recognized in the United States. D. It started as Black History Week.
C. It is only recognized in the United States.
100
Which is a Mexican version of Mexican corn on the cob? A. Mofongo B. Elote C. Fufú D. Lomo Saltado
B. Elote
200
Who was the first Hispanic Housing Secretary of the U.S.? A. Julián Castro B. Henry Cisneros C. José Serrano D. Herman Badillo
B. Henry Cisneros
200
Which of the following is NOT true about Lewis Latimer? A. He was born in Maine. B. He became a writer and corresponded with Frederick Douglas. C. He played an integral role in the inventions of the light bulb and the telephone. D. He was a self-taught draftsman.
A. He was born in Maine.
200
When was the first time Hispanic Heritage was celebrated in this country? A. 1988 B. 1968 C. 1954 D. 1972
B. 1968
200
Which amendment ended slavery? A. 12th B. 13th C. 14th D. 15th
B. 13th
200
Which is false about Marc Anthony? A. He has won 2 Grammys B. He has won 7 Latin Grammys C. He has sold more than 12 million albums
B. He has won 7 Latin Grammys
300
What is the hometown of Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor? A. Houston, TX B. Bronx, NY C. Princeton, NJ D. Chicago, IL
B. Bronx, NY
300
Which of the following is NOT true about Thurgood Marshall? A. He was the first black US Supreme Court justice. B. He taught at Howard University Law School. C. He worked in the NAACP's legal department. D. He won the case that made segregated schools illegal in 1954.
B. He taught at Howard University Law School.
300
Which President extended Hispanic Heritage month to a full month and in what year? A. Lyndon Johnson in 1968 B. Ronald Reagan in 1986 C. Lyndon Johnson in 1965 D. Ronald Reagan in 1988
D. Ronald Reagan in 1988
300
What year did the March on Washington take place? A. 1963 B. 1966 C. 1960 D. 1964
A. 1963
300
About how many Hispanics are in the US? A. About 35 million B. About 80 million C. About 28 million D. About 54 million
D. About 54 million
400
Lionel Messi is from... A. Brazil B. Argentina C. Columbia D. Nicaragua
B. Argentina
400
Who was the first female black astronaut? A. Mary McLeod Bethune B. Bessie Coleman C. Mae Jemison D. Mary Mahoney
C. Mae Jemison
400
Which country does NOT also celebrate its independence in September? A. Mexico B. Uruguay C. Belize D. Chile
B. Uruguay
400
In what year was Nelson Mandela inaugurated president of South Africa? A. 1990 B. 1994 C. 1996
B. 1994
400
This kid from Yuma, Arizona joined the Navy, served two years in the Pacific during WWII, was posthumously decorated with the Medal of Freedom A. Arturo Rodríguez B. César Chávez C. Roberto Clemente D. Tom Pérez
B. César Chávez
500
Who is the current governor of New Mexico? A. Susana Martínez B. Nydia Velázquez C. Janet Murguía D. Enrique Peña Nieto
A. Susana Martínez
500
Which of the following is NOT true about Dr. Charles Drew? A. He studied medicine in England. B. He developed the first blood bank, which saved many lives in World War II. C. He finished his degree at Columbia University. D. He taught at Howard University.
A. He studied medicine in England.
500
On what day is Mexican Independence? A. September 16 B. October 5 C. July 14 D. September 23
A. September 16
500
Where was Martin Luther King assassinated? A. Memphis, TN B. Houston, TX C. Atlanta, GA
A. Memphis, TN
500
One of the best-known Latino streets in Miami is A. Calle Ocho B. Avenida de la Independencia C. Calle La Pequeña Habana D. Calle Cuatro
A. Calle Ocho
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