History
True or False: Puerto Rico became a US territory in 1950
False (1917)
What is the name of the first Latina on the Supreme Court bench?
Sonia Sotomayor
These mountains are the world’s longest mountain range.
The Andes Mountains in Peru
Who was the first Latino inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame?
Roberto Clemente
The 2020 Super Bowl was historic for being the first time every performer was of Latin descent. Who were the two singers?
Shakira and Jennifer Lopez
What are the names of the two pre-Spanish empires/civilizations in Mexico?
The Aztec and Maya empires
True or False: Cinco de Mayo is celebrated in Mexico, Guatemala and Peru
False
What is the name of the largest river in the world?
The Amazon River
The Dominican Republic has produced several highly skilled players of this sport:
Baseball
What is the name of the traditional Argentinian partner-dance that is now globally well-known?
Tango
Name 3 of the 4 states the United States annexed at the end of the Mexican-American war in 1848?
New Mexico, Texas, Arizona, and California
Where is one of the longest holiday celebrations in the world that closes with the Fiestas de la Calle San Sebastián celebrated?
Puerto Rico
What is the name of one of the seven wonders of the world located in the Yucatán Peninsula of Mexico?
Chichén Itzá
Which country won the last Americas Cup (aka Copa America) in soccer?
Argentina
Who was known as the Queen of Salsa from Cuba?
Celia Cruz
What year was Hispanic Heritage Month first observed?
1968
Which two presidents made National Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Week and Month official?
President Lyndon Johnson and President Ronald Reagan
What country is on the same island as the Dominican Republic?
Haiti
Which country has won the most soccer World Cup titles?
Brazil (5 times)
Which country was named the "best culinary destination in the world" for 8 consecutive years ('12-'19)?
Peru
September 15th was chosen as the start date because it coincides with what significant event in 5 countries?
Independence Day
When is Hispanic Heritage month celebrated?
September 15th – October 15th
What are the only 2 countries in South America that are landlocked (no direct access to the ocean)?
Paraguay and Bolivia
Who was the last South American tennis player to win a grand slam in Men Singles?
Juan Martin del Potro - Argentina
The name of this food in Spanish means “wrapped or coated in bread”
Empanada