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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".
Day of the Dead
Where was singer-songwriter Shakira born?
Colombia
Nominated by President Barack Obama to be the first Latina in Supreme Court History.
Sonia Sotomayor
This celebration commemorates the Mexican army's victory in 1862 over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War.
Cindo de Mayo
People born in Puerto Rico are citizens of this country.
United States
This term is used for a Spanish soap opera. It meaning is television novel
Telenovela
With 414 million speakers, Spanish is ranked this place in of languages spoken world wide
2nd
Considered one of Mexico's greatest artists who began painting mostly self-portraits after she was severely injured in a bus accident.
Frida Kahlo
Which instrument is central to Mariachi music?
Trumpet
This reptile is in the beak of the eagle that sits in the middle of the Mexican flag.
Snake
This traditional six pointed paper mache star is swung at almost every Mexican celebration and is filled with candy and small toys
Piñata
65% of Hispanic immigrants to the U.S. come from this country
Mexico
In 1962, with Dolores Huerta, he started a group called the United Farm Workers of America, to improve work conditions for migrant farm workers
Cesar Chavez
Mexico's Independence Day is celebrated on this day by both Mexicans and Mexican Americans
September 16th
This is the most popular sport in Mexico.
Soccer
What term describes someone from Spain?
Spaniard
Which U.S. president first introduced National Hispanic Heritage Week?
She's regarded as the most influential Hispanic entertainer in America. She's been successful in her pursuits of fashion, acting, film production, and music. She is known by one of her song titles "Jenny from the Block"
Jennifer Lopez
What month does Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) take place?
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated during this date each year
September 15th to October 15th
What is the difference between Hispanic and Latino?
Hispanic refers to people who speak Spanish or are descended from Spanish-speaking populations, while Latino refers to people who are from or descended from people from Latin America.
Hispanic Heritage Month begins on September 15th because five Latin American countries celebrate their independence from Spain on that day. Name two of the five countries. *Hint: They are all located in Central America.
Nicaragua, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Honduras, El Salvador
Which Puerto Rican singer helped bring reggaeton and trap music to a wider audience, with songs like “Diles” and “Soy Peor”? His real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio
Bad Bunny
These are the three states in the U.S. with the most Hispanic owned businesses.
Texas, California & Florida
How many countries have Spanish as their official language?
21 countries