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100

This performer was the first Cuban-born entertainer to star in a major network television show, I Love Lucy.

Who is Desi Arnaz?

100
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?
100

This country is the biggest Spanish-speaking country.

What is Argentina?

100

Spain celebrates this date as an annual national public holiday to commemorate when Christopher Columbus first set foot in the Americas in 1492.

When is October 12 ?

100

This country is Pura Vida.

What is Costa Rica?

200
This musician was the first Latino inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998.
Who is Carlos Santana?
200

This traditional six pointed paper mache star is swung at almost every Spanish-speaking countries's celebration and is filled with candy and small toys.

What is a pinata?

200
More than 90% of the Spanish-speaking world is this religion.
What is Roman Catholic?
200

This delicious food is associated with El Salvador.

What are pupusas?

200
This Spanish named nocturnal animal moves slowly because of his armor.
What is an armadillo?
300
The first Latina Associate Judge chosen to the U.S. Supreme Court in 2009 by President Barack Obama.
Who is Justice Sonia Sotomayor?
300

The Independence Days of many Central American countries such as Costa Rica, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Honduras are celebrated on this day.

What is September 15th?

300

The number represented of Hispanic veterans in the U.S. armed forces.

What is 1.2 million?

300

This is the most visited tourist destination in Peru.

What is Machu Picchu?

300

This is the state in the U.S. with the largest Hispanic population.

What is California?

400

This athlete is one of the all-time greatest female golfers.  She was the best player in the game from the late 1970s to the late 1980s.  She won 48 LPGA Tour events, including three championships.  

Who is Nancy Lopez?

400
This is the month that the Mexican holiday "Day of the Dead" is celebrated.
What is November?
400

With more than 400 million native speakers, Spanish ranks this place in world languages spoken as the first language.

What is 2nd?

400
The name for a popular Spanish version of a soap opera.
What is a Telenovela?
400
These are the two Hispanic cities settled before Plymouth, Massachusetts.
What are St. Augustine, Florida and Santa Fe, New Mexico?
500
This President started the process for celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in 1968.
Who is Lyndon B. Johnson?
500

This is the most celebrated and colorful festival on the island of Puerto Rico.  The celebration lasts a week and ends the day before Ash Wednesday.  Watch out for the vejigantes! 

What is the Carnaval de Ponce (or the Ponce Carnival)?

500

These are the three states in the U.S. with the most Hispanic owned businesses.

What are Texas, California, and Florida?

500

This is the most popular sport in the Dominican Republic.

What is baseball?

500

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated during these dates each year.

What is September 15th to October 15th?

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