Hispanic Heritage Month

Food Facts

100

This type of flatbread usually made from nixtamalized corn or wheat flour was first introduced around 500BC by the indigenous people of Mesoamerica

Tortilla

200

This popular hispanic food has earned its own day of the week and often the subject of restaurant specials or at home cooking

Tacos or Taco Tuesday

300

This Spanish dish is originally from Valencia, made with rice, saffron, chicken, and seafood and is served in a large shallow pan. It is one of the best known dishes in Spanish cuisine

Paella

400

The vegtable originated in Peru when the Spanish conquered the Inca Empire, it was the first thing that was exported back to Europe

Potatoes

500

Typical of Colombian and Venezuelan gastronomy, this flat round patty is made of maize meal or flour that can be grilled, baked, fried or steamed and stuffed with cheese and butter.

Arepas

History

100

In 1917, the USA extended citizenship to residents of this island

Puerto Rico

200

This is an annual celebration in early may to observe the Mexican Army's difficult victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla

Cinco de Mayo

300

This day is celebrated in mid September to commemorate Mexico's independece from Spain

Mexican Independence Day

or September 16th

400

In what year was the first time Hispanic Heritage was celebrated in this country?

1968

500

This person was the Mexican Army General who was born in what is now Texas

Ignancio Zargoza

Geography

100

The ancient Mayan Temple of the Jaguar is located in this Central American country

Guatemala

200

This is the most populous city in Latin America

São Paulo

300

Charles Darwin visited this island in 1835, and his observation of later inspired his theory of evolution

Galapagos

400

This is the only country in South America that has a coastline on both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea.

Colombia

500

What is the oldest Spanish city in the US.

St. Augustine

Famous Latinos in the US

100

She is the youngest woman ever elected to the US Congress

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

200

She was the first latina associate justice of the Supreme Court of the Unites States

Sonia Sotomayor

300

Known as Mr. Worldwide, Mr. 305, This Cuban born rapper, singer, songwriter, activitst, philanthropist, and even Angel investor, makes his home in Miami Florida

"Pitbull" or Armando Christian Perez

400

This person is an American composer, lyricist, actor, singer, rapper, producer, and playwright.

Lin-Manuel Miranda

500

This American actor/comedian who was named one of "The Top 25 Hispanics in America" by Time magazine in 2005. He is also known for his stand up comedy acts as well as his self produced ABC sit-com.

George Lopez

Interesting Facts

100

The first Latin American county to get rid of McDonalds

Bolivia

200

This Latin American country is the world's largest exporter of bananas

Ecuador

300

There are more sheep in this Latin American country than humans

Uruguay

400

This Latin country has banned the buying and selling of Coca Cola

Cuba

500

In the small town of Yoro, residents state that it rains fish twice a year. This phenomenon is known as "Lluvia de Peces." What Latin American country is Yoro in? 

Honduras