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100

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

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