Famous Hispanic figures in history
Famous Hispanic dishes
Important Hispanic Holidays
Famous Hispanic artist
Independence Days
100

The first Latino Baseball player inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame 

Who is, Roberto Clemente?

100

This dish has a soft or crispy tortillas filled with meat, fish, onions, and cilantro. It originated in Mexico.

What is, Tacos?

100

This holiday is celebrated in May of every year. This marks the day when Mexico defeated France in battle. 

What is, May 5th (Cinco de Mayo)?

100

This artist performed at the last Super Bowl Half Time Show.

Who is, Bad Bunny?

100

This date is dedicated to Mexico’s Independence Day

What is, September 16th?
200

Civil rights activist and co-founder of the National Farm Workers Association

Who is, Cesar Chavez?


200

This dish is a dessert, which a rich, smooth baked egg-custard topped with a layer of dark caramel.

What is, Flan?
200

This holiday is where families honor and welcome back the spirits of their deceased loved ones. 

What isl, Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)?

200

Famous groundbreaking Mexican painter famous for her intense, autobiographical self-portraits and works to explore identity. 

Who is, Frida Kahlo?

200

This date is dedicated to Chile Independence Day

What is, September 18th?

300

The youngest woman ever elected to the U.S. Congress

Who is, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez?

300

This dish is folded, crescent-shaped pastry pockets stuffed with savory meats, cheese, and then baked or fried.

What is, Empanadas?

300

Celebrated in Span and Latin America to mark the arrival of the Three Wise Men, featuring gifts, exchanges, festive parades, and the eating of the Rosca de Reyes.

What is, Dia de los Reys Magos (Three Kings’ Day)?

300

This person is a songwriter, actor, filmmaker, and producer. They created the Broadway musicals In the Heights, and Hamilton. They also wrote the soundtracks for films such as Moana, Vivo, and Encanto. 

Who is, Lin-Manuel Miranda?

300

This date is dedicated to Venezuela Independence Day

What is, July 5th?

400

The first Hispanic woman in space

Who is, Ellen Ochoa?

400

This dish is a thick corn tortilla stuffed with cheese, beans, or pork, often served with curtido

What is, Pupusas? 

400

A nine-day Christmas Tradition across Mexico and Latin America that reenacts Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem with music, star-shaped piñatas, and hot fruit punch.

What is, Las Pasadas?

400

This person was a Spanish surrealist artist renowned for his technical skill, precise draftsmanship, and the striking and bizarre images in his work.

Who is, Salvador Dali?

400

This date is dedicated to Peru Independence Day

What is, July 28th?

500

Who led the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862

Who is, General Ignacio Zaragoza?

500

This dish is a social gathering and culinary tradition centered around a grill slow cooking beef, pork, and sausage seasoned with salt and chimichurri.

What is, Asado?

500

This holiday is observed by Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. It is celebrated on September 15.

What is, Central American Independence Day?

500

The “Queen of Tejano Music” left an enduring legacy in Latin music and American pop culture.

Who is, Selena Quintanilla?

500

This date is dedicated to Dominican Republic Independence Day

What is, February 27th?