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100

This dance is the national dance of the Dominican Republic, and is named after a mixture of egg and sugar

What is Merengue?

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

The dance called "Los Machetes" is a folklorico dance from this country

What is Mexico?

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

This dance which originated in Cuba is named after a dip made of tomatoes and onion

What is salsa?

300
Mexico's Independence Day is celebrated on this day by both Mexicans and Mexican Americans.
What is September 16th?
300
The number represented of Hispanic veterans in the U.S. armed forces.
What is 1.1 million?
300

This is the national folk dance of Mexico.

What is the Jarabe Tapatio (Mexican Hat Dance)?

300
This is the state in the U.S. with the largest Hispanic population.
What is New Mexico?
400

This dance from the Dominican Republic was banned for many years because it was called "too sensual."

What is Bachata?

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
These are the two Hispanic cities settled before Plymouth, Massachusetts.
What are St. Augustine, Florida and Santa Fe, New Mexico?
500

This dance uses castanets and cajons and the dancers create rhythm sounds with their shoes

What is Flamenco?

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?