History and Culture
What are the starting and ending dates of Hispanic Heritage Month?
September 15 to October 15
What dog breed, named after a state in Mexico, is famous for being the smallest (and most feisty) dog breed in the world?
Chihuahua
What is the most spoken language in latin cultures?
Spanish
What popular Mexican dish consists of a folded tortilla filled with meat, cheese, or vegetables?
Taco
Which Colombian singer-songwriter is famous for global chart-topping hits like "Hips Don't Lie" and "Waka Waka"?
What are the two most common Hispanic surnames in the United States?
Garcia and Rodriguez
Which Puerto Rican actor and composer created the hit Broadway musicals In the Heights and Hamilton?
Lin-Manuel Miranda
In which South American country can you visit the ancient Incan citadel of Machu Picchu?
Peru
What traditional Mexican holiday is celebrated on November 1st and 2nd to remember loved ones who have passed away?
Dia de los muertos
Which Puerto Rican superstar, known for hits like "Tití Me Preguntó," was the most-streamed artist on Spotify globally for three consecutive years (2020-2022)?
Bad Bunny
Which famous civil rights leader co-founded the National Farm Workers Association alongside César Chávez?
Delores Huerta
Which famous Mexican painter is known for her beautiful self-portraits and traditional Mexican style?
Frida Kahlo
Which country has the largest population of Spanish speakers in the world?
Mexico
What is the name of the traditional celebration for a Latina's 15th birthday?
Quinceañera
What popular traditional style of Mexican music features a band with violins, trumpets, and large guitars, often worn with matching charro outfits?
Mariachi
Which U.S. President expanded the celebration from a week to a full month in 1988?
Ronald Reagan
Who is Sonia Sotomayor?
The first Hispanic Supreme Court Justice in United States history
Which island is a commonwealth of the United States and has both Spanish and English as official languages?
Puerto Rico
What beloved Latin American dish, originating from El Salvador, consists of a thick corn tortilla stuffed with cheese, chicharrón, or beans?
Pupusas
Which famous American singer, known as the "Queen of Tejano Music," became a cultural icon before her tragic passing in 1995?
Selena Quintanilla
Which U.S. President first authorized Hispanic Heritage Week in 1968?
Lyndon B. Johnson
Which Cuban singer was widely celebrated as the "Queen of Salsa" and famous for shouting "¡Azúcar!" (Sugar!)?
Celia Cruz
Which Central American country is home to the famous man-made canal that connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans?
Panama
What popular Latin American dessert consists of a sponge cake soaked in three different types of milk?
Tres leches
What highly successful 2021 Disney animated movie set in Colombia features the hit song "We Don't Talk About Bruno"?
Encanto