Countries
This country is known for tacos, mariachi music, and Día de los Muertos.
Mexico
This famous Cuban singer was called the “Queen of Salsa.”
Celia Cruz
This popular Mexican food is a tortilla filled with meat, cheese, vegetables, or other toppings.
Taco
This Mexican artist is famous for her colorful self-portraits.
Frida Kahlo
Hispanic Heritage Month begins on this day: September __?
15th
This Caribbean island is home to Havana, its capital city.
Cuba
This Puerto Rican singer had the famous song “Livin’ la Vida Loca.”
Ricky Martin
This Mexican food is a crispy or toasted tortilla often topped with beans, meat, cheese, and vegetables.
Tostada
This singer and actress played Selena in the movie Selena.
Jennifer Lopez
This Mexican celebration is a time to remember and honor loved ones who have passed away.
Día de los Muertos / Day of the Dead
This South American country is home to the famous ancient site Machu Picchu.
Peru
This lively music and dance style comes from the Dominican Republic.
Merengue
This round, corn-based food is popular in Colombia and Venezuela and can be filled with cheese or meat.
Arepa
This Colombian singer is known for the song “Hips Don’t Lie.”
Shakira
Hispanic Heritage Month ends on this day: October __?
15th
This South American country is famous for tango and is home to Buenos Aires.
Argentina
This Mexican-American singer became known as the “Queen of Tejano Music.”
Selena
This famous Mexican sauce can contain chili peppers, spices, and even chocolate.
Mole
This Mexican-American activist fought for better rights and working conditions for farm workers.
César Chávez
Hispanic Heritage Month begins in September because several Latin American countries celebrate their independence around this time. Name one.
Mexico, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, or Nicaragua
This Central American country is famous for the Panama Canal.
Panama
This Puerto Rican singer is famous for salsa songs including “Vivir Mi Vida.”
Marc Anthony
This Puerto Rican rice dish is traditionally made with pigeon peas.
Arroz con gandules
This Dominican-American author wrote the novel In the Time of the Butterflies.
Julia Alvarez
This U.S. president signed the law making Hispanic Heritage Week a month-long celebration in 1988.
Ronald Reagan