Latin Leaders
Hispanic Holidays
¿Donde Estamos? (Where are we)
For the Culture: Art & Food
Hispanic History
100
She is the youngest women elected to Congress- She has served as the U.S. Representative for New York's 14th congressional district since 2019, as a member of the Democratic Party. Known mainly by her initials-
Who is Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AKA AOC)?
100
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 piñata? 
100
This Country's:
National sport is baseball, it's capital city is Santo Domingo, home to Red Sox player "Big Papi Ortiz" & it borders Haiti, with which it shares the island of Hispaniola
What is the Dominican Republic?
100
This Mexican painter best known for her uncompromising and brilliantly colored self-portraits that deal with such themes as identity, the human body, and death.
Who is Frida Kahlo?
100
This President started the process for celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in 1968
Who is Lyndon B. Johnson? 
200
This performer was the first Cuban-born entertainer to star in a major network television show, I Love Lucy.
Who is Desi Arnez?
200
This celebration commemorates the Mexican army's victory in 1862 over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War.
What is Cinco de Mayo?
200
People born in Puerto Rico are citizens of this country.
What is the United States?
200
This Bronx born, Afro Dominican-American rapper has topped the charts with hits like "Bodak Yellow", "Up" & "I Like It."
Who is Belcalis Almanzar (AKA Cardi B)?
200
DAILY DOUBLE True or False:
1. True or False- Equatorial Guinean's are considered to be Hispanic, as a Spanish speaking country in West Africa.
2. True or False- Haitians are consider to be Latino even through it is a French speaking country shared with Dominican Republic.
What is True & True
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300
She is the first Latina Associate Judge chosen to the U.S. Supreme Court in 2009 by President Barack Obama
Who is Judge Sonia Sotomayor? 
300
Popular Mexican/Guatemalan holiday to honor loved ones who have passed. Celebrated with sugar skulls, marigolds, offrendas (altars built to honor family) & marigold flowers.
(Say the name is Spanish)
What is Dia De Los Muertos?
300
This Country:
Hosts the world's largest Carnival & their 3 major ethnic groups include Amerindians, Africans and Europeans. Their National Language is Portuguese
What is Brazil?
300
This cuisine was created by the Tejano people of Texas. Often confused for Mexican Cuisine.
(Ex: Fajitas, Enchiladas, Loaded Nachos, etc.)
What is Tex-Mex?
300
Hispanic Heritage Month starts on Sept. 15 in part because it coincides with the independence dates of these countries. (name 1)
What is Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua & Mexico.
400
In 1962, with Dolores Huerta, this man started a group called the United Farm Workers of America, to improve work conditions for migrant farm workers.
Who is César Chavez?
400
This four-day religious celebration (from Saturday to Tuesday) prior to Lent in February. A time to celebrate and party, with music and dancing in the streets before fasting.
What is Carnival?
400
This Country's:
Capital city, and largest city, is Bogotá. It is also home to singer, Shakira & actress, Sofia Vergara
This is their flag: 
What is Colombia?
400
This is the traditional dish of Latin America, closely related to paella. It literally translates to "Rice with Chicken."
What is "Arroz Con Pollo."
400
-Capital of the Aztec Empire, ancient center of Mexico City
-Flourished between 1325 and 1521 A.D
- What is Tenochtitlan?
500
She was an iconic figure in the gay and transgender rights movement. Often alongside her friend Marsha P. Johnson, they were monumental during the Stonewall Riots of 1969.
Who is Sylvia Rivera?
500
This holiday is celebrated on January 6 to honor the Three Wise Men. This holiday represents the day the Magi's gave gifts to Jesus Christ. This holiday closes out the Christmas festivities.
Hint: "Día de Los Reyes"
What is Three Kings Day?
500
This Country:
Was the cradle of the Mayan civilization. It's capital city is called Tegucigalpa & it shares a border with Guatemala , Nicaragua and El Salvador.
What is Honduras?
500
1. EGOT Winner
2. Anita in the original Broadway production of West Side Story
Who is Rita Moreno?
500
DAILY DOUBLE!!!
This civilization flourished in ancient Peru between c. 1400 and 1533 CE. It is the largest empire ever seen in the Americas and the largest in the world at that time.
Their leader, shares the same name as the protagonist in Disney's "The Emperor's New Groove."
What is The Inca Civilization?
Who is Emperor Cuzco?