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100

The queen of Tejano Music? The most celebrated Mexican-American artist. 

Who is "Selena Quintanilla"?


100

Cierto (true) o Falso (false).  Hispanic Heritage Month was first celebrated for only one week.

Cierto! President Reagan extended it to a whole month, Sept 15th - Oct. 15th

100

The 3 states with the highest Hispanic population in the U.S.

What are California, Texas, and Florida?

100

Most Hispanic Americans have their heritage from this country that borders the U.S.

What is México? 

63% of Hispanic Americans are of Mexican heritage!

100

What country does this flag belong to?

CUBA

200

The first Hispanic American to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court

Who is Sonia Sotomayor?

200

The country with the greatest number of Spanish speakers after Mexico

What is the United States!

200

3 cities or states that have Spanish names

Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Santa Cruz, San Antonio, El Paso, Las Vegas, Santa Fe and many others! Montana, Nevada, Colorado, Florida are the most obvious ones!

200

What is the name of the island that is a Commonwealth of the U.S. and boasts the 2nd largest Hispanic influence in the U.S.?

What is Puerto Rico?


200

The Pyramids of the Sun and the Moon are located in: 

  a. Peru

  b. Mexico

  c. Guatemala

b. Mexico

300

Pittsburgh Pirate baseball player who died in an airplane crash while delivering food to the needy in Latin America.

Who is Roberto Clemente?

300

Colombian singer that performed during the 2021 FIFA World Cup theme. 

Shakira

300

3 words borrowed into English from Spanish

Examples:  fiesta, taco, piñata, rodeo, patio, salsa

300

This country is credited with bringing the Spanish language to the Americas

What is Spain (España)?

300

How many countries are considered a part of  Hispanic Heritage Month? 

21 countries

400

A Mexican/American musician who mixed rock -n- roll with Latin American jazz in a band with his last name

Who is Carlos Santana?

400

Why Hispanic Heritage Month begins on Sept. 15th

Many Central American countries celebrate their independence that day, Mexico's Independence day is Sept. 16th, Chile's the 18th

400

2 common Tex Mex foods served at Mexican restaurants in the U.S.

Burritos and Tacos

(Mexican dishes include fajitas, tamales, enchiladas, quesadillas, etc.)

400

Pope Francis is from this country

What is Argentina?

400

Name 5 countries that celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month?

Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Spain, Uruguay, Venezuela, Guinea

500

The first Hispanic American female astronaut?

Who is Ellen Ochoa?

500

1961 American musical romantic drama film is an adaptation of the 1957 Broadway musical of the same name. The musical is about a rival gang in New York City of different ethnic backgrounds.


500

Name of a popular song sign by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee. It also has another version featuring Justin Bieber. 

Despacito

500

This country is just 90 miles off the coast of Florida. Most Hispanic Americans living in Miami have roots here.

What is Cuba?

500

What is the difference between Latino and hispanic?

Latino- an individual from Latin America

Hispanic - an individual who speak Spanish and is of Spanish descent.