Famous Figures
Who was the first Hispanic Supreme Court Justice?
Sonia Sotomayor
Which country celebrates Día de los Muertos?
Mexico
What year was Hispanic Heritage Month first recognized in the U.S.?
A. 1968
B. 1966
A. 1968
What is the capital of Mexico?
Mexico City
What is a popular dish made with corn dough and filled with meat or cheese, wrapped in a corn husk?
A. Tamales
B. Burritos
A. Tamales
Who fought for the rights of farmworkers in the U.S.?
Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta
What is the name of the festival celebrated on May 5th in Mexico?
Cinco de Mayo
Which U.S. president extended Hispanic Heritage Week to a month?
A. Lyndon B. Johnson
B. George Bush
C. Ronald Reagan
D. Barrack Obama
C. Ronald Reagan
Which 2 Hispanic countries are known for the Andes Mountains?
A. Argentina and Brazil
B. Argentina and Chile
B. Argentina and Chile
What is the name of the traditional rice and seafood dish from Spain?
A. Gazpacho
B. Paella
B. Paella
Which famous artist is known for self-portraits and Mexican culture?
Frida Kahlo
Which holiday celebrates the independence of Hispanic countries in September?
United States
Which Hispanic leader helped found the United Farm Workers?
Dolores Huerta
What is the largest country in Central America by land area?
A. Guatemala
B. Nicaragua
B. Nicaragua
Which sweet fried dough treat, often sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar, is popular in many Hispanic countries?
A. Churros
B. Flan
A. Churros
Who is the creator of the musical 'Hamilton'?
Lin Manuel-Miranda
What is the name of the celebration for a girl's 15th birthday?
Quinceñera
What year did the Spanish American War take place?
A. 1898
B. 1900
A. 1898
Which island is shared by the Dominican Republic and Haiti?
A. Dominicana
B. Hispaniola
B. Hispaniola
What traditional celebration involves creating an altar to honor loved ones who have passed away?
Dia de los Muertos
Who was the first Hispanic astronaut to go to space?
Ellen Ochoa
Which Latin American country has the largest Carnival celebration?
Brazil
Which treaty ended the Mexican-American War?
A. The Treaty of Mexico
B. The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
Which South American country is famous for its Amazon rainforest?
A. Uruguay
B. Brazil
B. Brazil
What is the name of the traditional Colombian dish made with a variety of ingredients like meat, rice, beans, plantains, avocado, and arepa, often served on a large platter?
Bandeja Paisa