Hispanic Heritage Month History
Foods
Hispanic Heroes and Heroines
Hispanic Heritage
True or False
True or False
Everyday Español
100
On what month does Hispanic Heritage Month begin?
It begins in September.
100
This is a traditional Mexican dish made with corn tortillas that is folded and filled with meat and beans and topped with cilantro and onion
Tacos
100
Who was this singer of Mexican-American heritage, known as "The Queen of Tejano Music"?
Selena Quintanilla
100
A person of Hispanic heritage is Spanish.
False. A person of Hispanic Heritage is called Hispanic. Spanish is not a person. It's a language.
100
"How do you say 'hello' in Spanish."
Hola
200
On what month does Hispanic Heritage Month end?
It ends in October.
200
This Salvadorian dish is typically filled with cheese, beans, or pork (sometimes all at once).
Pupusas
200
This Brazilian soccer icon, known as ''The King," scored over 1,280 goals in his career and led his country to three FIFA World Cup victories in 1958, 1962, and 1970. His extraordinary skill and vision on the field made him a global ambassador for the sport.
Who is Pele?
200
Spanish is the primary language spoken by a majority of Hispanic, Latin, and some Caribbean countries/territories
True
200
"What phrase means 'please' in Spanish?"
Por favor
300
In what year did Hispanic Heritage Month begin?
a) 1936
b) 1972
c) 1988
1988
300
The most popular vegetable native to Latin America
Corn
300
This Mexican painter is famous for painting colorful self-portraits and showing her feelings through her art. She often included animals and plants in her pictures.
Who is Frida Kahlo?
300
Chocolate was invented by ancient Mexicans.
False. Chocolate was invented by the ancient Hondurans.
300
"How do you say 'goodbye' in Spanish?"
adiós/Hasta luego/Chao/Nos vemos
400
Which president created Hispanic Heritage Month?
a) President Kennedy
b) President Reagan
c) President Obama
B) President Reagan
400
This dessert is made from sweetened milk and often topped with caramel sauce, and is popular in many Hispanic countries.
Flan
400
Who is the first Hispanic female astronaut?
Ellen Ochoa
400
Hispanic Heritage Month first began as Hispanic Heritage Week.
True
The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15.
400
What is the greeting for 'Good morning' in Spanish?"
Buenos Dias
500
True or False:
5 countries celebrate their day of independence the same day that Hispanic Heritage Month begins.
True:
Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua
500
This Puerto Rican dish consists of mashed fried plantains and pork
Mofongo
500
Who is the first Supreme Court Justice of Hispanic heritage?
Sonia Sotomayor
500
Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) is a holiday that honors loved ones who have passed away.
True
500
Count to 5 in Spanish
Uno, Dos, Tres, Quatro, Cinco