Hispanic Heritage Month Trivia Question and Answers
1.
What month does Hispanic Heritage Month begin?
Answer:
September
2.
What is the name of the first Hispanic woman to be elected to Congress?
Answer:
Ileana RosLehtinen
3.
Who is the first Hispanic woman to run for President of the United States?
Answer:
Hillary Clinton
4.
The first Latin American country to gain independence was...
Answer:
Haiti
5.
Which country celebrates their independence day on September 15th?
Answer:
Mexico
6.
What year did the United States recognize Hispanic Heritage Month?
Answer:
1988
7.
What is the name of the traditional Mexican dance that features colorful costumes and graceful movements?
Answer:
Ballet Folklórico
8.
What is the most popular Latin American dance?
Answer:
Salsa
9.
The term "Hispanic" originated from what country?
Answer:
Spain
10.
What is the name of the popular Latin American musical genre that originated in Cuba?
Answer:
Salsa
11.
What is the name of the famous Spanish painter known for his surrealist works?
Answer:
Salvador Dalí
12.
What is the name of the traditional Mexican dish made with corn tortillas, beans, and meat?
Answer:
Tacos
13.
Who is the famous Colombian singer and songwriter known for his unique blend of musical genres?
Answer:
Shakira
14.
Which Hispanic country is home to the Amazon rainforest?
Answer:
Brazil
15.
What is the name of the traditional Latin American dance that is performed in pairs?
Answer:
Tango
16.
Which Hispanic country is known for its rich coffee culture?
Answer:
Colombia
17.
What is the name of the traditional Mexican drink made with tequila, lime juice, and salt?
Answer:
Margarita
18.
Which Hispanic country is known for its beautiful beaches and vibrant nightlife?
Answer:
Puerto Rico
19.
What is the name of the popular Latin American musical genre that originated in Puerto Rico?
Answer:
Reggaeton
20.
Which Hispanic country is known for its passionate flamenco dance?
Answer:
Spain
21.
Which Hispanic country is known for its beautiful architecture and rich history?
Answer:
Peru
22.
What is the name of the traditional Mexican dessert made with milk, eggs, and sugar?
Answer:
Flan
23.
Which Hispanic country is known for its beautiful beaches and vibrant coral reefs?
Answer:
The Dominican Republic
24.
What is the name of the traditional Latin American instrument that is played by shaking it?
Answer:
Maracas
25.
Which Hispanic country is known for its rich culture and history, including the Inca Empire?
Answer:
Peru
26.
What is the name of the traditional Mexican dish made with corn tortillas, beans, and vegetables?
Answer:
Enchiladas
27.
What is the name of the traditional Latin American dance that is performed in groups?
Answer:
Cumbia
28.
What is the name of the traditional Mexican dish made with ground meat, tomatoes, and spices?
Answer:
Chili
29.
Which Hispanic country is known for its beautiful beaches and its vibrant nightlife?
Answer:
Cuba
30.
What is the name of the traditional Latin American dish made with corn tortillas, beans, and cheese?
Answer:
Quesadillas
31.
What is the name of the traditional Latin American dance that is performed in pairs?
Answer:
Bachata
32.
Which Hispanic country is known for its rich culture and its vibrant music scene?
Answer:
Argentina
33.
What is the name of the traditional Mexican dish made with corn tortillas, beans, and meat?
Answer:
Burrito
34.
What is the name of the traditional Latin American musical genre that originated in Panama?
Answer:
Reggaeton
35.
Which Hispanic country is known for its rich history and its beautiful architecture?
Answer:
Chile
36.
Which Hispanic country is known for its beautiful beaches and its vibrant culture?
Answer:
Costa Rica
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