Hispanic Heritage Month Quiz!

The purpose is to celebrate the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from ...

About how many bilingual English-Spanish speakers live in the USA?

What state's name is derived from a Spanish word meaning, "red-colored?"

Founded in 1565 by the Spanish, this is the oldest continuously inhabited European-established settlement in mainland US

An American playwright, screenwriter, film director and actor, he is regarded as the father of Chicano theater in the US

This English word originated from the same Spanish word, meaning "small town"

What state's name is derived from the Spanish word for mountain

Colombian-American - the #1 paid actress in US TV in 2012, 13, & 16, & the 2nd highest paid TV actress in world in 2019

There are approximately _________ individuals of Hispanic ancestry in the United States today.

At age 8, she played an instrumental role in the Mendez v. Westminster case, the landmark desegregation case.

Americans eat more salsa than ketchup, and which "Hispanic" food outsells burger and hot dog buns?

According to the Pew Research Center, the Hispanic population of the US will _______ in size by 2050.

This American labor leader & civil rights activist co-founded the National Farm Workers Association.

In Colorado, the history of Spanish-speaking people predates that of ___. (1598: Spanish explorer Juan de Oñate)

Which place kicker from Hispanic descent has a Superbowl ring?

This Puerto Rican player was the first Latin American inducted into the baseball Hall of Fame.

This Caribbean island & Spanish-speaking region is a U.S. territory.

Hispanic Heritage Month started out as Hispanic Heritage Week in ...

Known as the King of the Timbales, the A-West chapter of Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica is named after him! ☺

The English word, "barbecue" originated from what Spanish word?

In 2004, she became the first Puerto Rican of African descent to be a member of the U.S. Olympic swimming team.

In what year did Puerto Rico become a territory of the United States, and its inhabitants: US citizens?

Born in Cuba, this American singer left after the revolution, becoming a symbol of the Cuban community in exile.

Hispanics are the largest ethnic or race "minority" in the United States, making up __________ of the population.

This Puerto Rican actress won all 4 major annual American entertainment awards: an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar and a Tony!

Who was the first Hispanic Supreme Court Justice?

About how many native Spanish speakers live in the USA?

Currently, what percentage of the U.S. military is Hispanic?

In 1989, President ______ turned Hispanic Heritage Week into Hispanic Heritage Month.

The English word, "aficionado" (meaning "fan") originated from what Spanish word?