Well Known Hispanic Americans
This performer was the first Cuban-born entertainer to star in a major network television show, I Love Lucy.
Desi Arnaz
This celebration commemorates the Mexican army's victory in 1862 over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War.
Cinco de Mayo
People born in Puerto Rico are citizens of this country.
United States
______ _________ is known to be the Queen of Salsa
Celia Cruz
was a Cuban singer and one of the most popular Latin artists of the 20th century.
This is the most popular sport in Mexico.
Soccer
In 1962, with Dolores Huerta, he started a group called the United Farm Workers of America, to improve work conditions for migrant farm workers.
Cesar Chavez- led the first successful farm workers union in American history, achieving dignity, respect, fair wages, medical coverage, pension benefits, and human living conditions, as well as countless other rights and protection for hundred's of thousand's of farm workers.
This traditional six pointed paper mache star is swung at almost every Hispanic celebration and is filled with candy and small toys.
Pinata
More than 90% of the Spanish-speaking world is this religion.
Roman Catholic
__________ (country) just elected its first female president.
Mexico
Claudia Scheinbaum
Why do we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month?
1. Because we like Mexican food.
2. To celebrate the customs, legacies, and achievements of people with Hispanic roots.
3. To have big parties
4. To celebrate Mexico gaining independence from Spain.
2. To celebrate the customs, legacies, and achievements of people with hispanic roots.
The first Latina Associate Judge chosen to the U.S. Supreme Court in 2009 by President Barack Obama.
Justice Sonia Sotomayor
What date is Christmas celebrated in mostly all Hispanic/Latin households?
December 24
How many dialects are there in Guatemala?
25 languages
There are 25 languages spoken in Guatemala. Spanish is the official and most spoken language. In addition, there are 22 different Mayan languages as well as two other Indigenous languages – Garífuna and Xinca.
This legendary drug lord of Medellín, Colombia, was once considered by Forbes Magazine to be the seventh-richest man in the world.
Pablo Escobar (1949–1993)
In his rise to power, he was greatly aided by the support of Colombia's poor, who viewed him as a sort of Robin Hood.
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated during this date each year.
September 15th to October 15th
This coach was the first Hispanic coach in the National Football League in 1967 when he coached the New Orleans Saints.
Tom Fears
The Central American countries of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua all celebrate their independence day on _______
September 15
What are two Latin countries that uses the US dollar?
El Salvador and Ecuador
_______ ________ is the first female Hispanic astronaut to go to space.
Ellen Ochoa
There are more sheep than humans in this South American country
Uruguay
This President started the process for celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in 1968.
Lyndon B. Johnson
____________________is a festival held every year before Lent; it is considered the biggest carnival in the world, with two million people per day on the streets.
Carnival in Rio de Janeiro
These are the three states in the U.S. with the most Hispanic owned businesses.
Texas, California, and Florida
He is responsible for the liberation of the present-day nations of Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. He is referred to as the "The George Washington of South America" and led the way to freedom for millions of South Americans.
Simón Bolívar (1783–1830)
As of November 2022, how many Latin Americans have won Nobel Prizes?
17
Six Latin Americans have won the Nobel Prize in Literature
Six Latin Americans have won the Nobel Prize in Peace
Three Latin Americans have won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
Two Latin Americans have won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry