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100
This performer was the first Cuban-born entertainer to star in the network television show, I Love Lucy.
Who is Desi Arnaz.
100
This celebration commemorates the Mexican army's victory in 1862 over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War and is celebrated on the 5th of May.
What is Cinco de Mayo.
100
People born in Puerto Rico are citizens of this country.
What is the United States.
100
This reptile is in the beak of the eagle that sits in the center of the Mexican flag.
What is a snake.
100
This is the most popular sport in Mexico.
What is soccer.
200
This musician was the first Latino inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998.
Who is Carlos Santana.
200
This traditional six pointed paper mache star is swung at almost every Mexican celebration and is filled with candy and small toys.
What is a pinata.
200
More than 90% of the Spanish-speaking world is this religion.
What is Roman Catholic.
200
The green in the Mexican flag represents this.
What is independence from Spain.
200
This Spanish named nocturnal animal moves slowly because of his armor.
What is an armadillo.
300
The first Latina Associate Justice chosen to the US Supreme Court in 2009 by President Barack Obama.
Who is Judge Sonia Sotomayor.
300
This date is celebrated by both Mexican and Mexican Americans for Mexico's Independence Day.
What is September 16th.
300
The number of Hispanic veterans in the U.S. armed forces.
What is 1.1 million.
300
This is the national folk dance of Mexico.
What is the Mexican Hat Dance.
300
This is the state in the U.S. with the largest Hispanic population.
What is New Mexico.
400
This coach was the first Hispanic coach in the National Football Leage in 1967 when he coached the New Orleans Saints.
Who is Tom Fears.
400
This is the month that the Mexican holiday Day of the Dead is celebrated.
What is November.
400
With 329 million native speakers, Spanish ranks this number in terms of how many people speak it as their first language.
What is number 2.
400
The name for a Spanish version of a soap opera.
What is a telenovela.
400
These are two Hispanic cities founded before Plymouth, Massachusetts.
What are St. Augustine, Florida and Santa Fe, New Mexico.
500
This President started the process for Hispanic Heritage Month in 1968.
Who is Lyndon B. Johnson.
500
On December 12th, Mexicans honor this patron Saint.
Who is the patron Saint, Our Lady of Guadalupe.
500
These are the three states in the U.S. with the most Hispanic owned businesses.
What are Texas, California, and Florida.
500
This animal is thought to represent good luck to Mexicans.
What is the pig.
500
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated during this date each year.
What is from September 15th to October 15th.
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