Music
Hispanic Heritage Month
Country
Figures
100

Who sang the iconic song "Como La Flor"?

Selena Quintanilla

100

What day marks the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month?

September 15th

100

What country's national food is "pupusas"?

El Salvador

100

Who is the first Latina to serve on the Supreme Court?

Sonia Sotomayor

200

Who is known as the "Queen of Salsa"?

Celia Cruz

200

True or False:

The United States has more Spanish speakers than Spain

True!

200

What country was colonized by Portugal, not Spain?

Brazil

200

Who was the first Latino MLB player to be inducted into the Hall of Fame?

Roberto Clemente

300

Where did reggaeton originate?

Puerto Rico

300

What President established Hispanic Heritage Month?

President Reagan

300

What country is the birthplace of chocolate?

Mexico

300

Who was the first Mexican to be nominated for the Ballon d'Or?

Guillermo Ochoa

400

Who is known as the "King of Reggaeton"?

Daddy Yankee
400

What country recreates "El Grito de Dolores" to honor their independence?

Mexico

400

What country originated cumbia and its dance style?

Columbia

400

Who is the first and only Latina to win the Academy Award for Best Actress?

Rita Moreno

500

Which Colombian singer became one of the best-selling music artists of all time and performed at the FIFA World Cup closing ceremony in 2006?

Shakira

500

Name 3 countries that celebrate their independence on September 15th

El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala

500

What are the most common tacos in Mexico?

Tacos Al Pastor
500

What famous play writer and actor helped create "Hamilton" and "In the Heights"?

Lin Manuel Miranda