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She was a Cuban American singer, best known as one of the most popular salsa performers of all time, recording 23 gold albums. She is considered one of the most influential figures in Latin music.
Who is Celia Cruz
He was a baseball Hall of Famer, who was an idol in his native Puerto Rico, and the first Latin American to win a World Series as a starting player in 1960. This athlete died tragically in a plane crash in 1972 while on his way to Nicaragua to deliver aid to earthquake victims.
Who is Roberto Clemente
In what year did the U.S. government set aside the period from September 15 to October 15 as National Hispanic Heritage Month to honor the many contributions Hispanic Americans have made and continue to make to the United States.
a. 1962
b. 1971
c. 1988
d. None of the above
What is 1988
This is an annual celebration which commemorates the anniversary of Mexico's victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862.
What is Cinco de Mayo
The first Latina Associate Justice chosen to the U.S. Supreme Court in 2009 by President Barack Obama.
Who is Judge Sonia Sotomayer
This musician was the lead guitarist of his group and was the first Latino inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998. He won 10 GRAMMYs and 3 Latin GRAMMYs.
Who is Carlos Santana
He is an American professional boxer who was nicknamed “The Golden Boy of boxing” by the media. He won 11 world titles in six weight classes, including the lineal championship in three weight classes and an Olympic Gold medal.
Who is Oscar De La Hoya
An organization of 38 Democratic members of the U.S. Congress of Hispanic and Latino descent. The organization addresses national and international issues and the impact these policies have on the Hispanic community.
What is Congressional Hispanic Caucus
This is a delicious Hispanic dessert craved around the world and is made of condensed and/or evaporated milk, sugar and eggs. It is a creamy custard dessert topped with caramel sauce.
What is Flan
She is a politician and lobbyist from Miami who represented Florida’s 27th congressional district from 1989 to 2019. In 1989, she won a special election and became the first Cuban American and Latina elected to Congress.
Who is Ileana Ros-Lehtinen
This artist has sold over 100 million albums worldwide, has won 7 GRAMMYs and became the first Cuban-American to be named as an honoree of the Kennedy Center Honors in 2017. This artist also received the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama for contributions in American music.
Who is Gloria Estefan
He is a professional soccer player born in Argentina who is regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. He played for Barcelona his entire career until leaving the club in 2021, and currently plays for Paris Saint-Germain.
Who is Lionel Messi
Considered the “Ellis Island of the South” this building became a symbol of freedom by offering aid to Cubans fleeing the dictatorship of Fidel Castro and was used as a processing center for Cuban immigrants from 1962 to 1974.
What is Freedom Tower
This is one of the classic traditions in Spain and other Hispanic countries. It is also one of the most envied traditions throughout the world.
What is Siesta (an afternoon nap/rest between 2 and 5 pm)
An American engineer, former astronaut and first female director of the Johnson Space Center. In 1993, she became the first Hispanic woman to go to space when she served on a nine-day mission aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery.
Who is Ellen Ochoa
He developed the musical Hamilton, which tells the story of the U.S. Founding Father with hip-hop/R&B musical forms and a Black and Latino cast. The production won the Pulitzer Prize and 11 Tony Awards in 2016.
Who is Lin-Manuel Miranda
He is a Spanish professional tennis player who has won 20 Grand Slam men’s singles titles, an all-time record. He is ranked #3 in the world by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) and has finished the year at #1 five times.
Who is Rafael Nadal
He is a Spanish chef, restauranteur, and founder of World Central Kitchen, a non-profit devoted to providing meals in the wake of natural disasters. In 2015, he was awarded the National Humanities Medal and was named a Nobel Peace Prize nominee for his humanitarian work.
Who is Jose Andres
This instrument is believed to originate from various places including Venezuela and Puerto Rico. It is not only popular in Latin America, but also all over the world as a back-up instrument. This instrument is made of a hollowed-out shell with a handle.
What is Maracas
A Mexican-American, who was the most well-known Latino civil rights activist in history. He was supported by the American labor movement and used a nonviolent, unionized approach in an effort to bring awareness to the struggle of the Hispanic farm workers across the United States, but particularly in California and Florida.
Who is Cesar Chavez
She was the first ever Hispanic American woman to win an Academy Award for her fierce portrayal of Anita in 1961’s West Side Story.
Who is Rita Moreno
He is an Argentine former basketball player who became known as one the greatest sixth men in NBA history. He played his entire career with the San Antonio Spurs and won four NBA championships and an Olympic Gold medal.
Who is Manu Ginobili
Roberto Goizueta was the first Hispanic CEO of a Fortune 500 company. Many regard him as one of the greatest executives and managers in history. He was CEO from 1980 until he passed in 1997. Name the company.
c. What is Coca-Cola
A dramatic Spanish dance where the man is characterized as the matador (bullfighter) and the lady as his cape in the drama of a Spanish bullfight. Based on Flamenco dancing, this dance is both arrogant and passionate in its portrayal.
What is Paso Doble
He earned the Distinguished Service Cross for his actions in both the Korean and Vietnam War and advanced in rank to become the United States Army’s first Hispanic four-star general. He served for thirty-three years, with his final command as head of the United States Army Forces Command.
Who is Richard E. Cavazos