History
What are the dates for the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month?
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15 each year.
What is a term for 15th birthdays in Hispanic culutre?
Quinceañera
Which Puerto Rican singer is known for the hit song “Gasolina,” which helped bring reggaeton to a global audience?
Daddy Yankee
What is meant by the term "Hispanics"?
Someone who is native or descends from a Spanish speaking country.
How do you say “I'm embarrassed” in Spanish?
Me da vergüenza.
What U.S. president expanded Hispanic Heritage celebration to 30 days/a month?
Ronald Reagan
a Mexican holiday from November 1-2 that honors deceased loved ones by celebrating life rather than mourning death
Day of the Dead
Which Mexican-American singer is known as the “Queen of Tejano Music”?
Selena Quintanilla
Which ethnic/racial group is the second fastest growing in the United States?
Hispanics
What does “ponerse las pilas” mean?
To get moving, get serious, or put in more effort.
Which Mexican-American civil rights and labor activist helped organize farmworkers alongside Dolores Huerta?
César Chávez
When do most Latin American countries celebrate their Independence Day?
Between September 15 and October 15
Where is Shakira from?
Colombia
Can you name 3 Spanish-speaking countries?
Up to host
What do we call a stapler in Spanish?
Una grapadora
Name the five Central American countries that celebrate their independence on September 15
Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua.
commemorates the Mexican army's unexpected victory over France at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862
Cinco de Mayo
This music and dance style originated in the Dominican Republic and is known for its romantic guitar rhythms.
Bachata
How many Spanish-speaking countries are there?
21
What is a dandelion called in Spanish?
Un diente de león