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100

This is a famous Mexican artist that as a child suffered illness and could not leave her bed.  This lead to her love for art and painting.

Who is Frida Khalo?

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
This Spanish named nocturnal animal moves slowly because of his armor.
What is an armadillo?
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

The country of Argentina is located in this region.

What is South America?

300
This is the national folk dance of Mexico.
What is the Mexican Hat Dance?
300

In what year was Hispanic Heritage celebrated for a month for the first time?

What is 1988?

400

This is the first Latin American Baseball player inducted into the Hall of fame

Who is Roberto Clemente?

400

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

What is November?

400

These are the 3 states in the United States with the highest number of hispanics.

What is California, Texas and Florida?

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

Who is the famous Cuban Singer that is know for saying ...AZUCAR!?.

Who is Celia Cruz?

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

Which President of the United States extended the Hispanic Heritage Celebration  from one week to one month?

Who is President Ronald Regan?

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?