Famous People
This performer was the first Cuban-born entertainer to star in a major network television show, I Love Lucy.
Desi Arnaz
How do you say the word "Chocolate" in Spanish?
"Chocolate"
This celebration commemorates the Mexican army's victory in 1862 over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War.
Cinco de Mayo
Name for a popular Spanish version of a soap opera.
Telenovela
There are eight states in the U.S. that have a population of 1 million or more Hispanic residents, name two.
Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, New Jersey, New York and Texas
This singer, songwriter, businesswoman, model, actress, and fashion designer is often referred to as the "Queen of Tejano music", her contributions to music and fashion made her one of the most celebrated Mexican-American entertainers of the late 20th century.
Selena
What percentage of the United States speaks Spanish?
a) 35%
b) 13%
c) 6%
b) 13%
This traditional six pointed paper mache star is swung at almost every Mexican celebration and is filled with candy and small toys.
Pinata
What is Puerto Rico’s secret cooking sauce called?
Sofrito
The number represented of Hispanic veterans in the U.S. armed forces.
a) 1.1 Million
b) 350,000
c) 2.7 Million
a) 1.1 Million
This musician was the first Latino inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998.
Carlos Santana
Name two different ways you would say "Cake" in Spanish?
Bizcocho (Columbia, Puerto Rico)
Pastel (Mexico)
Torta (South America/Spain)
Queque (Costa Rica/Cuba)
This is the month that the Mexican holiday "Day of the Dead" is celebrated.
November
What color is the Guatemala Flag?
Blue and White
What state in the U.S. has the largest percentage of Hispanic residents?
New Mexico
48% Hispanic
This Latin American artist is one of the most famous artists in the modern art world. He created approximately 50,000 paintings, ceramics, prints, drawings, and sculptures over the course of his life.
Pablo Picasso
Name at least one way you say "Banana" in Spanish
Venezuela “cambur”
Puerto Rico “gineo”
Mexico “platano”
In 1917 what Hispanic/Latino country became a U.S. territory and its people became U.S. citizens.
Puerto Rico
What is the nationality of Adelante’s 3 co-leads?
April Aguilera
Karina Chara
Yvette Santiago
April and Karina - Mexican
Yvette - Puerto Rican
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from this date to this date each year.
September 15th to October 15th
This President started the process for celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in 1968.
Lyndon B. Johnson
What does the Spanish word "Wawa" mean in English?
Puerto Rico "car"
Cuba “bus"
In 1993 this woman became the first Hispanic woman to go to space when she served on a nine-day mission aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery.
Ellen Ochoa
What famous tropical drink was invented in Puerto Rico?
Pina Colada
There are 20 countries in Latin America. Name Five.
*FYI - Latin America is considered the continents of South and Central America.
Argentina • Bolivia • Brazil • Chile • Colombia
Costa Rica • Cuba • The Dominican Republic
Ecuador • El Salvador • Guatemala • Honduras
Mexico • Nicaragua • Panama • Paraguay
Peru • Puerto Rico • Uruguay • Venezuela