Hispanic Heritage Month

Famous People

100

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

Who is Desi Arnaz?

200

This musician was the first Latino inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998.

Who is Carlos Santana?

300

The first Latina Associate Judge chosen to the U.S. Supreme Court in 2009 by President Barack Obama.

Who is Justice Sonia Sotomayor?

400

This coach was the first Hispanic coach in the National Football League in 1967 when he coached the New Orleans Saints.

Who is Tom Fears?

500

This President started the process for celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in 1968.

Who is Lyndon B. Johnson?

Holidays and Celebrations

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?

200

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?

300

This South American holiday has a tradition of putting a love letter in a pot of basil to conjure love. Dia dos Namorados is also known in the US as?

Valentine's Day

400

This is the month that the Mexican holiday "Day of the Dead" is celebrated.

What is November?

500

Central American countries all celebrate Independence Day on which date?

September 15th

Geography and Culture

100

People born in Puerto Rico are citizens of this country.

What is the United States?

200

More than 90% of the Spanish-speaking world follows these religions.

What is Catholic, Roman Catholic, or Christianity?

300

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

What is 1.1 million?

400

With 329 million native speakers, Spanish ranks this place in world languages spoken as the first language.

What is 2nd?

500

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

What are Texas, California, and Florida?

General Knowledge

100

This reptile is in the beak of the eagle that sits in the middle of the Mexican flag.

What is a snake?

200

She was the first Hispanic woman in space.

Ellen Ochoa

300

What does " ropa vieja" mean in English?

Old Clothes

400

The name for a popular Spanish version of a soap opera.

What is a Telenovela?

500

Basketball player Manu Ginobili is from this country

Argentina

Fun Facts

100

What South American country has the most World Cup wins?

What is Brazil

200

This Spanish named nocturnal animal moves slowly because of his armor.

What is an Armadillo?

300

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

What is New Mexico?

400

These two players are considered the kings of soccer and the best ever!

Maradona (Argentina) & Pele (Brasil)

500

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated during this date each year.

What is September 15th to October 15th?