Famous Hispanics
First Latina justice on the U.S. Supreme Court
Who is Sonia Sotomayor
These are the colors of the Mexican Flag
What is red,white, and green
A cake soaked in three kinds of milk: evaporated milk, condensed milk, and heavy cream. Most historians agree that it originated in Central America
What is Tres Leches Cake
This is how you say "Good morning!" in Spanish
Buenos dias!
What popular holiday is mistaken for Mexico's Independence Day?
What is Cinco de Mayo
This Latino athlete is considered one of the greatest soccer players of all time who has scored more than 670 goals for BARCA. Also known as the G.O.A.T.
Who is Lionel Messi
There are 3 islands in the Caribbean where Spanish is the national Language. Name 2 of them.
What is Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico and Cuba
What is El Salvador's national dish?
What is a Pupusa
This music is a global phenomenon that originated in Latin America and the Caribbean
What is salsa
This Latina is regarded as the "Queen of Salsa" with 23 Gold Records and 5 Grammy Awards. Escaped from Cuba fleeing from the authoritarian regime - famously known for her catch-phrase: "AZUCAR!"
Who is Celia Cruz
People Born in Puerto Rico are citizens of this country
What is the United States
This country is the world’s largest exporter of bananas
What is Ecuador
Hispanic Heritage Month begins on September 15th because five Latin American countries celebrate their independence from Spain that day. Name two of the five countries
What is: Nicaragua, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Honduras and El Salvador.
This person was the first Latino inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame
Who is Roberto Clemente
This country has over 900 historic Mayan locations
What is Belize
Papa a la huancaina, ceviche, and cuy are dishes that you would find if you traveled to this South American Country
What is Peru
The Hispanic population in the United States is roughly what percentage of the nation's total population?
What is 19.4%?
In 1962, with Dolores Huerta, he started a group called the United Farm Workers of America, to improve work conditions for migrant farm workers.
Who is César Chavez
The Amazon spans eight countries. Name 3 of those countries.
What is Ecuador, Peru, Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, Venezuela and Guyana
This dish is referred to as the ‘burrito’ of Honduras
What is baleadas
In what year and under what President was Hispanic Heritage Week first observed?
What is 1968 under President Lyndon Johnson