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100
Where did the corn tortilla originate from?
Mexico
100
Dolores Huerta and Cesar Chavez were labor activists who co-founded a worker's association for which group?
Agricultural workers
“Dolores Huerta and César Chávez founded the United Farmworkers Union, which is still the largest union that fights for agricultural workers today”
100
Selena Quintanilla was widely renowned as the ‘Queen of _______ Music’.
Tejano
100
On what day does Mexico celebrate Independence Day?
September 16th
100
Which term refers to a young woman’s 15th birthday celebration in Latin cultures?
Quinceanera
200
Chimichurri is a popular condiment and sauce in Argentina and Uruguay. What is it usually served on?
Grilled meat
200
Who was the first Latina astronaut to be in space?
Ellen Lauri Ochoa
“In 1993, Ochoa became the first Hispanic woman to go to space when she served on a nine-day mission aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery”, “Her paternal grandparents emigrated from Sonora, Mexico”
200
In what country did the musical rhythm Cumbia originated from?
Colombia
“Cumbia, just like Colombia, is a blend between European, African and indigenous cultures. It was born on Colombia's Caribbean coast where it was originally an African courtship dance that evolved with the addition of African, European and indigenous instruments and indigenous dance steps.”
200
What year(s) did Hispanic Heritage Month begin?
1968 / 1988
“The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15”
200
Which US state has the largest Spanish-speaking population?
California
300
Which popular dish consists of meat or fish wrapped in a corn-based dough and steamed?
Tamale
300
Who was a leading Mexican Revolutionary during the Mexican Revolution of 1910-1920?
Emilio Zapata
“Emiliano Zapata Salazar was a Mexican revolutionary. He was a leading figure in the Mexican Revolution of 1910–1920, the main leader of the people's revolution in the Mexican state of Morelos, and the inspiration of the agrarian movement called Zapatismo”
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300
Which country popularized the music style ‘reggaeton’?
Puerto Rico
300
What historical event does Cinco De Mayo commemorate?
The Battle of Puebla
Battle of Puebla was a military clash between Mexico (Headed by Benito Juarez) and France (by Napoleon III) on May 5, 1862.
300
Who was the first Hispanic/Latina justice on the US Supreme Court?
Sonia Sotomayor
“In 2009, Sonia Sotomayor broke boundaries by becoming the first Latina, and the third woman, to serve on the Supreme Court of the United States, the highest court in the country. Sotomayor was born in New York City to Puerto Rican parents.”
400
Ropa Vieja, or ‘old clothes,’ is a classic Cuban dish consisting of ________.
Shredded flank steak
“Ropa Vieja is a Cuban dish made with shredded beef cooked with onions, peppers, olives, tomato sauce, and spices like cumin and oregano.”
400
First Latina to win an Oscar?
“Rita Moreno was the first Latino to win an Oscar, for her role in Westside Story. She is one of a handful of PEGOTs in the whole world (a recipient of the Peabody, Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony awards)”
400
What popular dance originates from the Dominican Republic?
Merengue
400
Who was a Venezuelan military and political leader who played a key role in the South American wars of independence against Spanish rule?
Simón Bolívar
400
Most popular sport in Latin American Countries?
Soccer
500
Which dish, made of rice and pigeon peas, is a classic in Puerto Rican cuisine?
Arroz de Gandules
500
Who is a major figure of the Cuban Revolution and a symbol for revolution action?
Che Guevara
“Che Guevara was a prominent communist figure in the Cuban Revolution (1956–59) and a guerrilla leader in South America who became a powerful symbol for revolutionary action”
“Ernesto "Che" Guevara was an Argentine Marxist revolutionary, physician, author, guerrilla leader, diplomat, and military theorist. A major figure of the Cuban Revolution, his stylized visage has become a ubiquitous countercultural symbol of rebellion and global insignia in popular culture”
500
What current popular artist is Lebanese and Mexican?
Peso Pluma
500
Who was Central America’s first female president, who served as president of Nicaragua from 1990 to 1997?
Violeta Barrios de Chamorro
500
Which popular influencer of Venezuelan decent is on dancing with the stars this season?
Lele Pons