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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
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 musician was the first Latino inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998.
Who is Carlos Santana?
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

The reason HHM begins Sept 15th

5 countries celebrate their independence on the first day with 2 to follow

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
Mexico's Independence Day is celebrated on this day by both Mexicans and Mexican Americans.
What is September 16th?
300

A person that comes from a Spanish speaking country

What is Hispanic

300

A country in South America that is not a Spanish speaking country

What is the Brazil, Guyana, Suriname or French Guinea

300

helped farmworkers create a union

Who is Cesar Chavez

400

This author is from Chicago and wrote The House on Mango street

Who is Sandra Cisneros

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

The president that made Hispanic Heritage month a month long celebration.

Ronald Reagan

500

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

Who is Lyndon B. Johnson?

500

On this day, the 3 wise men/3 kings bring gifts to kids if they leave their shoes out. 

january 6th

500

A person from Latin America

What is Latino

500

what does Perro mean

What is a dog?

500
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated during this date each year.
What is September 15th to October 15th?