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100

This Mexican painter is famous for vivid self-portraits exploring identity, pain, and Mexican folklore; she was married to muralist Diego Rivera.

Who is Frida Kahlo?

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

This is the largest Spanish-speaking country in the world by population.

What is Mexico?

200
The color green in the Mexican flag represents this.
What is independence from Spain?
200

Known for its lively plazas and tequila heritage, this Mexican city is the cultural heart of Jalisco.

What is Guadalajara?

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

This Central American country’s flag has two blue stripes and one white stripe with five blue stars in the center.

What is Honduras?

300

This traditional Mexican food is made by wrapping masa dough around meat or cheese and steaming it in a corn husk.

What is a tamale?

300
This is the state in the U.S. with the largest Hispanic population.
What is New Mexico?
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
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

This is the fastest-growing Hispanic group in the United States.

Who are Venezuelan Americans?

500
This President started the process for celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in 1968.
Who is Lyndon B. Johnson?
500
On December 12th, Mexicans honor this patron Saint.
Who is the patron Saint, Our Lady of Guadalupe?
500
These are the three states in the U.S. with the most Hispanic owned businesses.
What are Texas, California, and Florida?
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?