History of Hispanic Heritage Month
Famous People
Geography
Food
100
Hispanic heritage month begins on this day.
September 15
100
Sonia Sotomayor is famous for being the first Latina _____________?
Supreme Court Justice of the United States
100
#6 is which country?
Ecuador
100
This popular Mexican dessert is made using several kinds of milk
Tres Leches cake
200
In 1988, this U.S. president passed the law to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage for a month.
President Reagan
200
Who is referred to as the Queen of Tejano music?
Selena Quintanilla
200
This is the longest mountain range in the world and spans over 5 countries.
The Andes Mountains
200
Traditionally, indigenous people in Peru, Ecuador, and Bolivia ate this small rodent as a delicacy
Guinea Pigs
300
What countries gain their independence on September 15?
Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras & Nicaragua.
300
Shakira & Karol G are from this country
Colombia
300
#11 is which country
Venezuela
300
Name one Mexican state that is known for its tradition of making mole
Puebla or Oaxaca are best known
400
In 1968 President Lyndon B. Johnson started this tradition. However, it didn't last a month. How long did it last?
One Week.
400
Who is a Mexican painter known for her many portraits, self-portraits, and works inspired by nature?
Frida Kahlo
400
This country has Easter Island as its territory. It is one of the longest countries is the world.
Chile
400
This Pre-Columbian food is one of the most notable of Colombia and Venezuela, but is also present in other countries such as Bolivia and Mexico.
What are arepas?
500
This former US President was a sponsor of the original 1968 Hispanic Heritage Week resolution while serving in the House of Representatives.
George HW Bush
500
Who is considered the Queen of Salsa?
Celia Cruz
500
#9 is which country?
Peru
500
This Puerto Rican dish is made of mashed plantain
What is Mofongo?