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Observation initially began in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week, under which U.S President?
President Lyndon Johnson
100
This Mesoamerican dish is made of mesa wrapped in a corn husk or banana leaves. Common fillings include various meats, beans, and cheese.
Tamales
100
Christ the Redeemer statue is located in which country?
Brazil
100
Which Latin comedian became the first to host a late-night talk show on an English-language network?
George Lopez
100
This famous singer is known as the "King of Latin Pop".
Enrique Iglesias
200
20 years later (1988) this President expanded it to Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept 15-Oct 15)
Ronald Reagan
200
Often used on grilled meat, this multipurpose sauce is made from ingredients such as parsley, oregano, garlic, vinegar, and red pepper flakes.
Chimichurri
200
What is the largest island in the Carribbean?
Cuba
200
Who won a Golden Globe and continues to be a strong voice for the Latino community?
HINT: Jane the Virgin
Gina Rodriguez
200
Which dance style originated in Argentina?
Tango
300
This American holiday falls within Hispanic Heritage Month and is also known as Dia de la Raza.
Columbus Day
300
What holiday dish from Venezuela includes cornmeal dough and stewed meat?
Hallaca
300
This country is home to "The Galapagos Islands".
Ecuador
300
This Colombian-American actress starred in "Modern Family"?
Sofia Vergara
300
Which country/territory popularized the music style ‘reggaeton’?
Puerto Rico
400
Who was the first Hispanic justice on the US Supreme Court?
Sonia Sotomayor
400
A popular Latin American dish that usually consists of minced fish marinated in citrus juice.
Ceviche
400
Which country is known for being a global wine exporter?
Chile
400
Columbia-American actor, producer, comedian, playwright, & voice-actor. He has appeared in over 100 films such as Ice Age, John Wick 2, Ride Along, Romeo & Juliet, etc
John Leguizamo
400
This singer was widely known as the Queen of Tejano music.
Selena Quintanilla
500
What does Cinco De Mayo commemorate?
The Battle of Puebla
500
What is a popular Peruvian dessert made of caramel meringue pudding?
Suspiro a la limeña
500
The local currency in this country is called gourde.
Haiti
500
Which Hispanic actress won an Oscar for "West Side Story"?
She was the first Latino to do so :)
Rita Moreno
500
This young Latino-American was honored as a Leading Lady of Entertainment and received the 2023 Impact Award at the Billboard Women in Music.
Becky G