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100

How long does Hispanic Heritage Month last? (what date to what date)

September 15 - October 15

100

Name two traditional Hispanic foods.

Can be any of these: empanadas, tacos, mole, churros, arepas, quesadillas, tres leches cake, margaritas, tamales, paella, ceviche

100

Who was the first Latina on the US Supreme Court of Justice?

Sonia Sotomayor

100

What day of the week does the Spanish Club meet?

Monday

100

Where was singer-songwriter, Shakira, born?

Colombia

200

This country gained its independence from Spain on September 16, 1810, marking one of the first uprisings in Latin American history.

Mexico

200

At what age are Quinceñearas celebrated?

15

200

Where was Sonia Sotomayor born?

New York City

200

How many times a month does the Spanish Club meet?

Once a month


200

Which Spanish-speaking country has the largest population?

Mexico

300

This conflict, which began in 1810 and ended in 1821, led to the independence of this Latin American country from Spanish rule.

Mexican War of Independence

300

What is the significance of Día de los Muertos? (Who does it honor?)

Prayer and remembrance of friends and family members who have died

300

Who are the founders of the United Farm Workers of America?

Cesar Chavez, Dolores Huerta, Philip Vera Cruz

300

What are the names of our sponsors?

Sra. Greenhill and Sra. Merkin

300

Frida Kahlo was a prominent artist of the 20th century. What type of art was she known for?

Self-Portraits

400

How many Latin American communities are celebrated during Hispanic Heritage Month?

20

400

What days is Día de los Muertos traditionally celebrated on?

November 1st and 2nd

400

What was Cesar Chavez’s first protest?

He led a march in Sacramento to strike against grape farmers

400

How many e-board members are sophomores?

4

400

What is the largest island in the Caribbean?

Cuba

500

In 1968, President Lyndon B. Johnson established a week-long celebration that later expanded into Hispanic Heritage Month in which year?

1998

500

What does Cinco de Mayo celebrate?

Mexico’s victory over the Second French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862

500

Who was the first Latina to go to space (bonus points for year)?

Dr. Ellen Ochoa, in 1993

500

What sport is Señora Greenhill involved in?

Figure Skating

500

What team did Baseball Hall of Famer, Roberto Clemente, play for?

Pittsburgh Pirates

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