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Famous Latinos
100
In 1962, with Dolores Huerta, he started a group called the United Farm Workers of America, to improve work conditions for migrant farm workers.
Who is Cesar Chavez?
100
This celebration originated in the 16th century when Aztec culture and Roman Catholic influences commemorated the dead. It is observed on November 2, and often associated with a festival of skulls. The Spanish term is "Dia de los Muertos".
What is Day of the Dead?
100
This popular Mexican soup is said to be the best cure for a hangover
What is Menudo
100
People born in Puerto Rico are citizens of this country.
What is the United States?
100
Nominated by President Barack Obama to be the first Latina in Supreme Court History.
Who is Sonia Sotomayor?
100
American composer, lyricist, playwright, rapper, and actor best known for creating and starring in the Broadway musicals In the Heights and Hamilton
Who is Lin-Manuel Miranda?
200
This musician was the first Latino inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998.
Who is Carlos Santana?
200
This term is used for a Spanish soap opera. It meaning is television novel.
What is telenovela?
200
In this Central American Country, salads aren't just greens and vegetables, but also fruit juice with pieces of chopped up fruit.
What is El Salvador
200
With 414 million speakers, Spanish is ranked this place in of languages spoken world wide.
What is 2nd?
200
Considered one of Mexico's greatest artists who began painting mostly self-portraits after she was severely injured in a bus accident.
Who is Frida Kahlo?
200
Former wide receiver for the New York Giants. In 2011, his first full year for the team, he helped lead the club to victory in Super Bowl XLVI
Who is Victor Cruz?
300
These are the three states in the U.S. with the most Hispanic owned businesses.
What are Texas, California, and Florida?
300
This is the most popular sport in Spanish speaking countries.
What is futbol?
300
A Portuguese and Spanish term referring to beef or grilled meat and is a prominent feature in Latin American cuisine, popular in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Guatemala, Nicaragua and Uruguay.
What is Churrasco?
300
65% of Hispanic immigrants to the U.S. come from this country.
What is Mexico?
300
On December 12th, Mexicans honor this patron Saint.
Who is the patron Saint, Our Lady of Guadalupe?
300
Known as el idolo de Mexico and el rey throughout the Latin world.
Who is Vicente Fernandez?
400
This Hispanic food chain was founded in 1936, in Manhattan, NY by Jose Antonio Ortega Bonetin. With $1.5 billion in annual sales, it is the fastest growing food producer in the United States.
What is Goya Foods, Inc.?
400
This traditional six pointed paper mache star is swung at almost every Mexican celebration and is filled with candy and small toys.
What is a pinata?
400
Papa a la Huancaina, Ceviche, and Cuy are dishes that you would find if you traveled to this South American Country.
What is Peru?
400
This President started the process for celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in 1968.
Who is Lyndon B. Johnson?
400
She's regarded as the most influential Hispanic entertainer in America. She's been successful in fashion, acting, film production, and music. Know as "Jenny from the Block".
Who is Jennifer Lopez?
400
This performer was the first Cuban-born entertainer to star in a major network television show, I Love Lucy.
Who is Desi Arnaz?
500
This is the state in the U.S. with the largest Hispanic population.
What is New Mexico?
500
Used in much of latina america to express a need to hurry.
What is Andale?
500
This animal represents "good luck" to Mexico? Their "rooting forward" behavior symbolizes progress, and their ability to produce many offspring represents fertility, wealth, and abundance. Eating it on New Year's Eve is a tradition believed to bring good fortune and financial success for the coming year.
What is a pig?
500
This celebration commemorates the Mexican army's victory in 1862 over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War.
What is Cinco de Mayo?
500
This Columbian singer performed the theme song at the 2010 FIFA World Cub, and is famous for her "Hips Don't Lie" song.
Who is Shakira?
500
NASA Astronaut
From Migrant Farmworker to NASA Astronaut
Who is Jose Hernandez?