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100

Where was singer-songwriter Shakira born?

What is Colombia?

100

This performer was the first Cuban-born entertainer to star in a major network television show, I Love Lucy.

Who is Desi Arnaz?

100

People born in Puerto Rico are citizens of this country.

What is the United States?

100

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?

100

This is the most popular sport in Mexico.

What is soccer?

200

What does the name Shakira mean?

What is the grateful one?

200

This musician was the first Latino inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998.

Who is Carlos Santana?

200

More than 90% of the Spanish-speaking world is this religion.

What is Roman Catholic?

200

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 pinata?


200

This Spanish named nocturnal animal moves slowly because of his armor.

What is an armadillo?

300

When was Shakira born?

What is February 2, 1977?

300

The first Latina Associate Judge chosen to the U.S. Supreme Court in 2009 by President Barack Obama.

Who is Justice Sonia Sotomayor?

300

The number represented of Hispanic veterans in the U.S. Armed Forces.

What is 1.1 million?

300

Mexico's Independence Day is celebrated on this day by both Mexicans and Mexican Americans.

What is September 16th?

300

This is the state in the U.S. with the largest Hispanic population.

What is New Mexico?

400

The age Shakira wrote her first song.

What is 8 years old?

400

This coach was the first Hispanic coach in the National Football League in 1967 when he coached the New Orleans Saints.

Who is Tom Fears?


400

With 329 million native speakers, Spanish ranks this place in world languages spoken as the first language.

What is 2nd?

400

This is the month that the Mexican holiday "Day of the Dead" is celebrated.

What is November?

400

These are the two Hispanic cities settled before Plymouth, Massachusetts.

What are St. Augustine, Florida and Santa Fe, New Mexico?

500

The movie Shakira voiced in. 

What is Zootopia?

500

This President started the process for celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in 1968.

Who is Lyndon B. Johnson?

500

These are the three states in the U.S. with the most Hispanic owned businesses.

What are Texas, California, and Florida?

500

On December 12th, Mexicans honor this patron Saint.

Who is the patron Saint, Our Lady of Guadalupe?

500

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated during this timeframe each year.

What is September 15th to October 15th?