General History
Who is considered the "Liberator" of much of South America from Spanish rule?
Simón Bolívar
This animated Disney movie celebrates Día de los Muertos and features a boy named Miguel.
Coco
What is the name of the Venezuelan and Colombian cornmeal cake often stuffed with cheese or meats?
Arepa
In Ecuador, people burn effigies called años viejos on this holiday to let go of the old year.
New Year's Eve
Which Puerto Rican baseball legend was the first Latin American and Caribbean player elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame?
Roberto Clemente.
Who was the first Hispanic Supreme Court Justice in the U.S.?
Sonia Sotomayor
In what country is Punta the traditional dance?
Honduras
This traditional drink made from rice, milk, and cinnamon is popular across Latin America. What is the drink called?
Horchata
After Spanish, which is the second most spoken language in Guatemala, primarily spoken by indigenous communities?
K’iche’
Which Hispanic country was the first to win the World Cup in 1930?
Uruguay
Which countries have Independence Days on the start date of Hispanic Heritage Month?
09/15/25- Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica.
What is the name of the popular Spanish-language TV court show hosted by Cuban-American lawyer Dr. Ana María Polo?
Caso Cerrado
What is the name of the traditional Mexican dish made of stuffed corn dough and wrapped in a corn husk?
Tamal (or Tamale)
This holiday on December 12 honors the patron saint of Mexico.
Día de la Virgen de Guadalupe
Nicknamed "The Golden Boy," which Mexican-American boxer won a gold medal at the 1992 Olympics?
Oscar De La Hoya.
Which president established Hispanic Heritage Week in 1968?
Lyndon B. Johnson
What Dominican superstar/ band had sold out the Madison Square garden eight times?
Romeo Santos and Aventura
In Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, this green banana dish is often mashed and served with meat.
Mofongo
In many countries, this 9-day celebration before Christmas involves singing, food, and visiting homes.
Las Posadas
Known for being an Olympic gold medalist in gymnastics, who was the first Latina to win a gold medal in the sport?
Laurie Hernandez.
Who was the first Latino astronaut in space?
Franklin Chang-Díaz (1986)
What is the name of the American outdoor clothing company that gets its name from the southernmost region of Argentina and Chile?
Patagonia
Gallo pinto, a rice and beans dish, is the breakfast of champions in which Central American country?
Costa Rica
In Puerto Rico, this celebration involves music, food, and lasts for eight days after Christmas.
Las Octavitas
Which legendary Salvadoran footballer did Diego Maradona once describe as a player who "could have been among the best in the world" if he had taken football more seriously?
Jorge "El Mágico" González