History of Hispanic Heritage Month
Famous Hispanic and Latinx Individuals
Latin America Geography
Hispanic Foods
Latinx Athletes
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National Hispanic Heritage Month begins on this day.
What is September 15?
100
This Cuban-American rapper has also been known as Mr. Worldwide.
Who is Pitbull?
100
Name country #6.
What is Ecuador?
100
The term "taco" started in the areas around and including this Mexican city, and eventually overtook other regional names for the dish.
What is Mexico City?
Fun fact: "burrito" used to be a regional name for the same dish as a "taco," until "taco" won out and the meaning of "burrito" changed into another dish.
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This Brazilian athlete has been named the FIFA World Player of the Year six times (2006 - 2010, 2018).
Who is Marta?
Full name: Marta Vieira da Silva
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In 1988, this U.S. president passed the law to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage for a month.
Who is President Reagan?
200
Selena was tragically murdered in this year.
What is 1995?
200
This is the longest mountain range in the world and spans over 5 countries.
What is the Andes Mountains?
200
This popular Mexican dessert is made using several kinds of milk.
What is Tres Leches cake?
200
This Latino football player played in the NFL for the Cincinnati Bengals and in the United States Football League for the Houston Gamblers.
Who is Julian Luis "Kiki" DeAyala?
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These 5 countries gained their independence on 15 September 1821 and made up the Federal Republic of Central America for over 15 years.
What are Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras & Nicaragua?
300
Shakira and Karol G are from this country.
What is Colombia?
300
Name country #11.
What is Venezuela?
300
This Peruvian dish is a spin on a Chinese rice dish.
What is Arroz Chaufa?
300
This Puerto Rican baseball player was the first player from the Caribbean and Latin America to win a World Series as a starting position player (1960), to receive an NL MVP Award (1966), and to receive a World Series MVP Award (1971).
Who was Roberto Clemente?
400
In 1968 President Lyndon B. Johnson started the tradition of celebrating Hispanic heritage nationally. However, it didn't last a month. How long did it last?
What is one week?
400
This Mexican painter is known for her many portraits, self-portraits, and works inspired by nature.
Who is Frida Kahlo?
400
This country has Easter Island as its territory. It is one of the longest countries is the world.
What is Chile?
400
This Pre-Columbian food is one of the most notable of Colombia and Venezuela, but is also present in other countries such as Bolivia and Mexico.
What are Arepas?
400
This Cuban baseball player started his MLB career with the NY Yankees in 1998 and is nicknamed "The Duke."
Who is Orlando Hernández?
500
This musical event in The Bronx, NYC, is held every year during National Hispanic Heritage Month.
What is the El Barrio Latin Jazz Festival?
500
This actor portrayed the superhero "Blue Beetle" in the 2023 DC Comics movie.
Who is Xolo Maridueña?
500
Name country #9.
What is Peru?
500
This Puerto Rican dish is made of mashed plantain and often stuffed with meat.
What is Mofongo?
500
This Argentinian tennis player was a leading lady in the 80s and 90s, collecting 41 titles.
Who is Gabriela Sabatini?