Hispanic Heritage Month 1
Name one of the two styles of Hispanic/Latin music
What is Salsa, Reggaeton, cumbia, samba, etc
What holiday is celebrated during October 31-Nov 1?
What is El Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead?
Texan and Mexican-American Richard E. Cavazos was the first Hispanic person to become what in the United States Army?
What is a four-star-general
Name one tradition or value that is the pillar of Hispanic culture
What is respect for elders?
What is a quinceañera?
What is family oriented?
What is respect for holidays such as Dias de los muertos or Todos Santos?
What legendary artist with Puerto Rican and Haitian roots started as a graffiti artist under the tag 'SAMO"?
Who is Jean-Michal Basquiat
The approximate number of Hispanics living in America?
What is about 62 million?
This Hispanic woman is the first to win an Academy Award (for West Side Story) and one of a few to hold the honor of being a "PEGOT" winner. (She has won Peabody, Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Awards)
Who is Rita Moreno
There are over 21 Hispanic/Latin countries and territories, showcasing the vast cultural diversity celebrated during this month. Can you name 10 of them.
Spain, Mexico, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rico, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Uruguay, Venezuela, Brasil
Puerto Rican Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio is better known as
Bad Bunny
The dates Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated?
What is September 15- October 15?
The month celebrates the contributions and cultures of American citizens with roots in which countries? Name two countries.
Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America
Name one Hispanic/Latin descendant Senator in the US
What is Alex Padilla?
Marco Rubio
Ted Cruz
Catherine Cortez Masto
Ruben Gallego
Bob Menendez, etc
What famous Latina Shared the stage with Shakira at the 2020 Superbowl
Who is Jennifer Lopez?
The Independence date for El Salvador and Guatemala is?
What is September 15th
Spanish is the second most spoken language in the United States after what language?
What is English
The week Hispanic Heritage month began?
What is 1968?
Hispanic culture places high value on family, with close-knit and often patriarchal family structures.
What does "Patriarchal" mean?
What is led by the Fathers.
He was the famous Hispanic American singer who introduced Mexican music to white audiences and died in a plane crash along with The Big Bopper and Buddy Holly.)
Who is Richie Valens
What does The Quinceanera celebrate?
A girl's 15th birthday
The year Hispanic Heritage month began?
What is 1988?
Who worked to improve farm conditions for farm workers?
Who is Ceasar Chavez?
Who is the famous Latina singer known for her song Bidi Bidi Bom Bom?
Who is Selena
Who is the first Latina in Space?
Who is Ellen Ochoa?
Nominated by former President Barack Obama, Bronx-born Latina Sonia Sotomayor became the first Hispanic what of the United States?
What is Supreme Court Justice
"BONUS"
From what country did Latin American countries declare their independence?
What is Spain??
Besides Tacos, name two other Hispanic cuisine staples.
What is guacamole, salsa, tamales, arepas, empanadas, etc
"BONUS"
Can you name a very famous Mexican female artist?
Who is Frida Khalo?
Who died in a plane crash in 1972 and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1973?
Who is Roberto Clemente?
All I need to say about this Puerto Rican composer, lyricist, actor, writer and activist is
"HAMILTON"
Who is Lin-Manuel Miranda
Name one Hispanic Island in the Caribbean
What is Cuba?
What is Republica Dominicana or Puerto Rico?