Latino Knowledge Bowl Finals

38th Treasurer of the United States:

Roberto Clement made history on September 30, 1972, by becoming the first Latino to earn

The Amazon Rainforest is often referred to as the lungs of the planet due to its ability to absorb large amounts of

The Cuban missile Crises lasted

Jose Castellanos Contreras, is recognized as a Righteous Among the Nations for his efforts to save ____ families during

Mexican actor and filmmaker

Carnival in Brazil is held before which religious observance?

Former President of Chile

The Festival of the Sun, celebrated in Cuzco Peru honors the Incan sun god

Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican Army's victory over France at the Battle of _____ in ______ (year)

This person became the first Latino to serve in the United States Cabinet on September 20, 1988.

Who became the first Mexican to play Major League Baseball for the Red Sox in 1933?

The island of Hispanola is now home to what two countries

This pioneer of Latin-American literature and founder of Chicano studies was born September 17, 1907.

September 1st this computer scientist received the MacArthur Genius Grant in 2006

Actress, ____ ______ was named the UNESCO Goodwill ambassador for Indigenous People in 2019

The Andes Mountains run through seven South American countries. Name three of them.

The Galapagos Islands are located in the _____ _______ of _________

The symbol of resistance, this organization demanded to know the fate of their missing children

American engineer and former Astronaut

Lake Titicaca is located on the border of which two countries?

Cuban-American singer, songwritter and businesswoman

Argentine actress

___________ falls is located on the border between Argentina and Brazil.

The Haitian Revolution led to the establishment of Haiti as the first independent black republic in ____________ (year).

Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla known as the Father of Mexican Independence, sparked the War of Independence with his famous

What year were the two treaties signed between Us and Panama that detailed rights to the Panama canal?

The Chilean Coup d'Etat was a military coup led by General Augusto __________

When does Hispanic Heritage Month begin?

The Mexican revolution began as a rebellion against the dictatorship of ____ ______

Latin America's first artistic photographer, Manuel Alvarez Bravo, passed away at the age of ______ in Mexico

Dia de los Muertos is a Mexican holiday celebrated on

WWE Hall of Famer Rodolfo Guzman Huerta was also known as

Mexican born Folk hero El Santo (Rodolfo Guzman Huerta) was also a

The Amazon Rainforest spans nine countries, with the majority located in which country?

The band Cafe Tacvba releases their popular live album, El Objeto Antes Llamado Disco in 2012

Diego Maradona made his professional debut for what team in 1976 at the age of 15

This American Spanish Language broadcast network was launched on September 25, 1962.

Long time Univision anchor and journalist

Dominican Fashion Designer

Peruvian politician awarded 2010 Nobel Prize for literature

First Latino to serve as the executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union

Puerto Rican singer/songwriter, actor and TV host

Uruguayan professional soccer player. Nicknamed "El Pistolero."

The Argentine _________ __________ was a period of state terrorism in Argentina

Born in Santo Domingo, baseball hall of famer, nicknamed "Big Papi"

How many individual drops does Iguazu Falls comprise?

Colombian politician, former senator and anti-corruption activist, who the FARC kidnaped

First Cuban-American and Latina to serve in Congress

Mexican business magnate, investor, and philanthropist. For 3 years, he was ranked as the richest person in the world

The Panama canal transfer was part of what treaties signed in Washington DC

Tamales are made of _______

Venezuelan politician, former president of Venezuela

Born in Mexico City on September 19, 1917, this person created Ballet Folkloric de Mexico.

Born on October 21st, _______ ______, the queen of salsa was born in Havana

Arepas are a staple food in which two countries?

Mexican Revolutionary

Juan Flores, born September 29, 1943, is a well-known Latino Studies professor who graduated from which university?

The Zapatista Uprising was an armed rebellion by the

The Guelaguetza Festival is held in which state and country?

Jose Castellanos Contreras was the Salvadoran Consul General in which Country?

Ceviche consists of fresh raw ____________ marinated in citrus juices

Constructed in the _________ century, Machu Pichu is a masterpiece of architecture and engineering.

Argentine professional fútbol(soccer) player

Hall of Fame Panamanian professional baseball player and coach

Landmark decision that ended school segregation in California in 1947

First Puerto Rican woman to receive the American Presidential Medal of Freedom

Ted Williams played his final baseball game on September 28, 1960. He was famous for being the first latino

Who is known for his pioneering work in Chicano Studies?

Puerto Rican oscar winning actress, dancer and singer

Mate is made by steeping dried leaves of the ______ _____ plant

The Great Wall of Los Angeles is a _______ that was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on 9/18/2017.

Brazilian professional fútbol (soccer) player

This country gained its independence from Spain on September 16, 1810.

Known as 'El Libertador', __________ ___________ played a key role in Latin America's independence from Spain.

Nicaraguan-Salvadoran poet, essayist, novelist, and journalist

Panamanian politician, military officer who was the de facto ruler of Panama from 1983 to 1989.

Who is the Director for Mars Exploration at NASA?

The Cuban Missle Crisis was a confrontation between what two nations?

President John F ___and Soviet Premier Nikita ___ were key figures in the Cuban Missile Crisis

Colombian singer/songwriter

The Atacama Desert is located in which country

Feijoada is a traditional ___________ made with black beans

The revolution resulted in the creation of the Mexican Constitution of _____________

Monica Puig was born in San Juan on September 27, 1993. She is the first gold medalist from which country?

The Chilean Coup d'Etat overthrew which democratically elected president?

First Hispanic to serve in the US congress representing the territory of Florida

September 22nd, President Obama awarded a National Medal of Arts to writer ____ ____ in 2016

What are Raquel Welsh, two ancestries?

The film, _________ was released in the US and became the record holder for the most wins for a movie musical in 1961

Which president awarded a National Medal of Arts to writer Sandra Cisneros?

On September 24, 1997, the White House announced that "The King of Latin Music," Tito Puente, would recieve this award

Winner of a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in 1995

Mexican actor and filmmaker

Machu Picchu is an ancient Incan city located in the _____________ Mountains of ___________.

Mexican novelist, screenwriter and politician

Mexican singer, songwriter and actress

The Argentine "Dirty War" lasted from ______ to ______

NAFTA was protested by the EZLN led by