history/pioneers
first latina supreme court justice
sonia sotomayor
mr worldwide
pitbull
biggest country in south america?
brazil
This reptile is in the beak of the eagle that sits in the middle of the Mexican flag.
most popular sport in latin america
soccer
youngest woman and latina to be sworn into congress
AOC
who wrote Hamilton
lin manuel miranda
what is the official language of brazil?
Portuguese
What latin american country is named after the Equator?
Ecuador
The country where the musical rhythm called "La Cumbia" originated
columbia
This Mexican painter is famous helping establish the Mexican Mural Movement and was married to famed painter Frida Kahlo.
diego rivera
The best latina singer ever in the world who sang "Bidi bidi bom bom"
selena quintanilla
what is the name of south america's highest mountains?
the andes
when is hispanic heritage month
september 15th to october 15th
where did selena give her last concert
Houston Texas
who was the first hispanic person to be inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame?
carlos santana
This Afro-Cuban singer, dubbed the "Queen of Salsa" was famous for singing numerous Latin hits including: "Guantanamera" and "Quimbara"
celia cruz
This river is the border of Mexico and the U.S.
Rio Grande
when is indigenous peoples day?
October 10th
What are the colors of the Salvadorian flag?
blue and white
what famous painter's face is on the 500 peso bill?
frida kahlo
Famous Mexican-American actor known for her starring role as Frida Khalo, in the movie "Frida"
salma hayek
Name all the countries in South America
Venezuela, Suriname, Guyana, French Guyana, Colombia, Brazil, Peru, Paraguay, Uruguay, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina
why was september 15th chosen for the start of hispanic heritage month?
bc it was the anniversary of independency of 5 latin american countries
how many latinos are there in the US?
54 million