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Think you know your Hispanic Heritage Facts?? Come test your knowledge!
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1
This scrumptious version of Mexican corn on the cob with delicious sauce & spices now found in ballparks is called..
Mofongo
Elote
Fufú
Lomo Saltado
2
The holiday "El cinco de mayo" is a celebration of the Mexican army defeating what country?
United States
Great Britain
China
France
3
What does the United States celebrate during Hispanic Heritage Month?
The first Caribbean immigrants
The traditions of Spain
The culture and traditions of people with Hispanic-American roots
The people and culinary culture of Mexico
4
How many states have a population of more than 1 million Hispanic residents?
11
8
10
9
5
How many Hispanic young men and women serve in the U.S. Army?
2.3 million
1.2 million
4.7 million
1.3 trillion
6
As of 2016, Hispanic business owners reached...
2.2 million
1.3 million
3.3 million
0.5 million
7
Which U.S. leader first created Hispanic Heritage Week in 1968?
President Barack Obama
Ronald Reagan
Sonia Sotomayor
Lyndon Baines Johnson
8
How large is the self-defined Hispanic population at present?
1.3 million
50.5 million
132 million
59 million
9
A significant portion of the western U.S., much of which makes up the Southwest, was once a part of which country:
Canada
Portugal
Mexico
Britain
10
Before it was the site of a key battle in the Texas Revolution, the Alamo was:
a Spanish orphanage
a movie set
a Spanish mission
a post office
11
Which Hispanic country assisted the 13 colonies in the American Revolutionary War?
Spain
Dominican Republic
Mexico
Paraguay
12
When was the first time Hispanic Heritage was celebrated in this country?
1988
1968
1990
1978
13
What type of language is Spanish?
Germanic
Romance
Balto-Slavic
Celtic
14
The Hispanic population is projected to be one of the largest by 2060. That is...
150 million
109 million
119 million
175.5 million GET RESULTS
15
The body of water serving as the international border between Texas and Mexico is:
the Rio Grande
the Mississippi River
the Pacific Ocean
the Nueces River
16
How do most Spanish speakers write their full names?
Father's last name followed by mother's last name
Father's last name only
Mother's last name followed by father's last name
Father's last name only
17
What is the dress code of schools in Spain and Latin America?
T-shirt and jeans
Personal choice
Suits and dresses
Uniforms
18
Do you know how many Hispanics of various generations speak Spanish at home?
53 million
59 million
64 million
37 million
19
What sport is VERY popular in Spanish-speaking countries?
Lacrosse
Soccer
Football
20
Hispanic surnames made the list of the 15 most common surnames in 2000 census. Do you know which one was the most common
Rodríguez
García
Martínez
Hernández
21
Hispanic Heritage month includes Sept. 15 and 16 because those are days when many Latin American countries commemorate:
Columbus Day
Cinco de Mayo
end of summer
their independence from Spain
22
The decision to have HHM start on Sept 15 was based on several Latin American countries’ independence dates, such as...
Honduras and Nicaragua
Mexico and Chile
Costa Rica, El Salvador and Guatemala
All of the above
23
What is "All Saints' Day", or "Day of the Dead", in Spanish?
"El cinco de mayo"
"El día de los muertos"
"El día de independencia"
"La Navidad"
