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100

Born to Puerto Rican parents, this man created Hamilton and has written songs for Moana and Encanto

Lin-Manuel Miranda?

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
People born in Puerto Rico are citizens of this country.
What is the United States?
100
This reptile is in the beak of the eagle that sits in the middle of the Mexican flag.
What is a snake?
100
This is the most popular sport in Mexico.
What is soccer?
200

This singer, and actress with Puerto Rican heritage has sold over 80 million records including "Waiting for Tonight" and "On the Floor"

Jennifer Lopez?

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
More than 90% of the Spanish-speaking world is this religion.
What is Roman Catholic?
200
The color green in the Mexican flag represents this.
What is independence from Spain?
200
This Spanish named nocturnal animal moves slowly because of his armor.
What is an armadillo?
300

This baseball player was the first Hispanic player to win a World Series and be selected into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Roberto Clemente

300

A popular day in New Orleans, this is celebrated as the final day of Carnival marking the day before the beginning of Lent (Ash Wednesday).

Mardi Gras

300

This is the United States most popular condiment.

Salsa (overtook ketchup 30 years ago).

300
This is the national folk dance of Mexico.
What is the Mexican Hat Dance?
300
This is the state in the U.S. with the largest Hispanic population.
What is New Mexico?
400

This Honduran actress is famous for her roles in Barbie, Ugly Betty, and Superstore

America Ferrera

400
This is the month that the Mexican holiday "Day of the Dead" is celebrated.
What is November?
400

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

What is 2nd? (Chinese #1)

400
The name for a popular Spanish version of a soap opera.
What is a Telenovela?
400

One out of every ____ children in the United States is Hispanic.

4

500

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

Who is Lyndon B. Johnson?

500

This religious and social event emphasizes the importance of family and society in the life of a young woman and celebrates her passage from girlhood to womanhood.

Quinceanera

500

Hispanic Heritage Month began in what year?  Points awarded for being within 10 years.

1968

500
This animal represents "good luck" to Mexico?
What is a pig?
500
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated during this date each year.
What is September 15th to October 15th?