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What is the Spanish word for chicken?
Pollo
What kind of dessert is made from fried dough and cinnamon sugar?
Churros
What day is Spain's Independence Day?
October 12
What is the capital of Spain?
Madrid
When was the first time Hispanic Heritage Week (now Hispanic Heritage Month) was celebrated in the U.S.?
1968
What is the Spanish word for teacher?
Fem: Maestra
Masc: Maestro
What does El Desayuno mean?
Breakfast
Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, and Honduras all have their independence day on…?
September 15
What kind of language is Spanish?
Romance
How large was the self-described U.S. Hispanic population as of 2019? (closest answer wins)
61 million
What is the Spanish word for cat?
Gato
What is Paella mainly made of?
Rabbit and chicken, or seafood
Why is Cinco de Mayo celebrated?
It is the anniversary of the 1862 victory by Mexican troops over invading French forces at the Battle of Puebla
How many Spanish speakers are there in the world? (closest answer wins)
595 Million
How many states had a population of more than 1 million Hispanic residents as of 2019? (Closest answer wins)
12
What is the Spanish word for dog?
Perro
What is a fried food made from plantains?
Tostones
What two days is The Day Of The Dead celebrated? (And why are there two days?)
November 1 - November 2
The first day is for children who have passed and the second day is for adults.
How many countries have Spanish as an official language? (closest answer wins)
21
2000 marked the first time Hispanic surnames made the list of the 15 most common surnames in that year's census. Was it:
A. Rodriguez
B. Martinez
C. Hernandez
D. Garcia
Garcia
What is the Spanish word for 15?
Quince
What is the proper name for traditional Spanish snacks or finger foods?
Tapas
What is a Quinceanera and why is it celebrated?
It is a celebration on a girls 15th birthday to celebrate the transition into womanhood.
What style of dance is most famous in Spain?
Flamenco
Which U.S. president first introduced Hispanic Heritage Week?
Lyndon B. Johnson