Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage
Famous Hispanics
Famous Hispanics
100

What are the dates for the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month?

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15 each year.

100

When do most Latin American countries celebrate their Independence Day?

What is September 15?

Most Latin American countries celebrate their Independence Day in mid-September. Specifically, the independence anniversaries of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua are on September 15, while Mexico celebrates on September 16 and Chile on September 18.

100

If someone is "Spanish," where were they born?

Spain

100

Which Mexican-American singer, known as the Queen of Tejano music, was tragically shot and killed at the age of 23?

Selena.


Selena Quintanilla, a Mexican-American singer and songwriter, known as the Queen of Tejano music, was tragically shot and killed at the age of 23.

100

Which Argentine soccer player has won the Ballon d'Or award?

Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi, the Argentine soccer player, has won the Ballon d'Or award a record 8 times.

200

Who and what is celebrated during Hispanic Heritage Month?

It honors the achievements of Hispanic and Latino communities.

Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the histories, cultures, and contributions of Americans with roots in Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central and South America.

200

What state first celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month

California

200

Who invented the "flamin' hot" seasoning used on Cheetos?

Richard Montañez, a former Frito-Lay factory worker, claimed to have invented Flamin' Hot Cheetos in the late 2000s.

200

Who is Ricardo Dorronsoro? What restaurant does he own?

Jalapeños in Walpole

200

Who was the first hispanic justice on the US Supreme Court?

Sonia Sotomayor

300

How is Hispanic Heritage Month celebrated?

Through variety of events, festivals and educational events.

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated through a variety of events, including cultural festivals, parades, educational activities, art exhibitions, music and dance performances, community gatherings, and events that highlight Hispanic contributions to society. Many schools, museums, and organizations also host workshops, lectures, and presentations to honor Hispanic culture and history.

300

How old is a person turning if they are celebrating their "quinceañera"?

15 (quince)

300

How many countries in the Americas have Spanish as an official language?

There are 20 countries in the Americas where Spanish is an official language, including Mexico, most of Central America, and the majority of South American nations.

300

Who was the first Hispanic woman to become an astronaut?

Ellen Ochoa.

The first Hispanic woman to become an astronaut was Ellen Ochoa. She is from Los Angeles, California, and her heritage is Mexican-American.

300

Who worked to improve conditions for farm workers?

Ceasar Chavez

Cesar Chavez worked to improve conditions for farm workers, advocating for their rights and co-founding the United Farm Workers (UFW) union.

400

What year did Hispanic Heritage Week begin?

1968.


Hispanic Heritage Week began in 1968, and it was later expanded to a month-long celebration in 1988.

400

In what year did Hispanic Heritage Month begin?

1988.

Hispanic Heritage Month began in 1988, expanding from the week-long celebration that started in 1968.

400

Cual es el pais de habla hispana con mayor población?

Mexico

400

Can you name a famous Mexican painter?

Frida Kahlo 

400

Who is a famous Puerto Rican Singer/actor  that play Selena Quintanilla on the movie Selena?

Jennifer Lopez

500

What was the original length of the Hispanic Heritage celebration, and which president initiated it?

Hispanic Heritage Month originally started as just a week-long celebration under President Lyndon Johnson in 1968.

500

Who established Hispanic Heritage Month?

President Ronald Reagan.

Hispanic Heritage Month was created in 1988 by President Ronald Reagan, building on the week-long celebration originally established by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1968.

500

There are three Caribbean islands where Spanish is the national language. Can you name two of them?

Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic and Cuba.


500

Who was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1973?

Roberto Clemente.

Roberto Clemente was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1973, becoming the first Latin American and Caribbean player to receive this honor.

500

Who is the Cuban-American woman known as the Queen of Salsa?

Celia Cruz.


Celia Cruz is the Cuban-American singer famously known as the Queen of Salsa.

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