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100

In what year did Hispanic Heritage Month begin?

1988

100

Who is Mr. Worldwide?

Pitbull

100

This popular Mexican dessert is made using several kinds of milk

Tres Leches cake

100

Who worked to improve conditions for farm workers?

Ceasar Chavez

100

What country?

Venezuela

200

When is Mexico's Independence Day?

September 16

200

What are the two most common Hispanic surnames in the U.S.?

Garcia and Rodriguez

200

This is the most popular vegetable native to Latin America

Corn

200

Who is the Cuban-American woman known as the Queen of Salsa?

Celia Cruz

200

Which Mexican holiday commemorates the Mexican army's victory over France at the Battle of Puebla in 1862?

Cinco de Mayo

300

How many countries in the Americas have Spanish as an official language?

There are 20 countries in the Americas where Spanish is an official language, including Mexico, most of Central America, and the majority of South American nations.

300

Which Mexican-American singer, known as the Queen of Tejano music, was tragically shot and killed at the age of 23?

Selena.


300

What is Ms. Bartlett's favorite dessert from Spain and Portugal? 

Churro

300

Who was the first Hispanic American woman to go to space?

Ellen Ochoa

300

This country has Easter Island as its territory. It is one of the longest countries is the world.

Chile

400

Which of the following countries is NOT a Spanish-speaking country?

Uruguay, Brazil, Venezuela, Peru

Brazil

400

Which Argentine soccer player has won the Ballon d'Or award?

Lionel Messi

400

Made from a combination of avocado, cilantro, lime, garlic, salt and often tomato.

guacamole

400

Who was the first Hispanic player to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame?

Roberto Clemente

400

There are three Caribbean islands where Spanish is the national language. Can you name two of them?

Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic and Cuba.

500

What is the most common Hispanic last name in the U.S.?

Garcia

500

Who is the creator of the Broadway musical Hamilton and In the Heights?

Lin-Manuel Miranda

500

What is Mole Sauce made of?

Ancient sauce that contains chiles and usually chocolate

500

What famous Dominican fashion designer reached fame and fortune in the fashion industry?

Oscar de la Renta

500

Which three states account for more than half of the U.S. Hispanic population?

California, Texas and Florida