History
What day does Hispanic Heritage Month begin?
A. October 15
B. September 15
C. September 10
D. October 10
B. September 15
A really famous painter who is known for her portraits, self-portraits, and work inspired by the nature and artifacts of Mexico. Her work explored questions of identity, postcolonialism, gender, class, race, and her experience with chronic pain.
Frida Kahlo
What food can be described as a corn-based mixture filled with meat, beans, or cheese and wrapped in a corn husk or banana leaf?
A. Chuchitos
B. Tamales
C. Pozole
D. Pupusas
B. Tamales
Grito, eagle on a cactus, May 5
Mexico
True or False: Hispanic Heritage Month was always celebrated for 30 days.
False - it was known as Hispanic Heritage Week when it began in 1968 but was later expanded to cover a whole month.
The Queen of Tejano music. She is a singer, songwriter, spokesperson, businesswoman, model, actress, and fashion designer. She was killed by one of her friends.
Selena Quintanilla
What food is a seafood dish made with cooked shrimp, onions, cilantro, lime juice, and tomato sauce?
A. Ceviche de camarones
B. Mangú
C. Chapaleles
D. Arepas rellenas
A. Ceviche de camarones
Based on the words below, what country is this?
Atlantic Ocean, Catalan, Europe
Spain
True or False: We celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month as a way to celebrate Hispanic histories, cultures, and contributions.
True
Creator of In the Heights and Hamilton. He is considered an icon in entertainment, especially Broadway thanks to his musicals.
Lin-Manuel Miranda
What dessert is a shortbread sandwich cookie filled with dulce de leche?
A. Buñuelos
B. Chuchitos
C. Macheteadas
D. Alfajores
D. Alfajores
Based on the words below, what country is this?
Havana, architecture, island
Cuba
Which US president started Hispanic Heritage Month?
A. President Lyndon B. Johnson
B. President Ronald Reagan
C. President Barack Obama
D. President Abraham Lincoln
A. President Lyndon B. Johnson (week) & B. President Ronald Reagan (month)
A labor leader and civil rights activist. He co-founded the National Farm Workers Association, which later became the United Farm Workers labor union. He organized the successful Delano grape strike of 1965-1970.
Cesar Chavez
What food is a classic rice dish made with rice, saffron, mix of vegetables, seafood, and chicken all cooked and served in one pan?
A. Mangú
B. Paella
C. Macheteadas
D. Pique macho
B. Paella
Based on the words below, what country is this?
Lionel Messi, Tango, Gauchos
Argentina
True - Sept. 15 also marks the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua.
A Supreme Court justice. She is the 3rd woman to hold the position, but also the 1st woman of color, 1st, Hispanic, and 1st Latinx member of the Court.
Sonia Sotomayor
What food is a stir fry that combines marinated strips of steak with onions, tomatoes, french fries, and vegetables like bell peppers?
A. Buñuelos
B. Ropa vieja
C. Lomo saltado
D. Patacón zuliano
C. Lomo saltado
Based on the words below, what country is this?
Spicy, Easter Island, Diverse landscapes
Chile