Hispanic Heritage Month

Who is a famous Hispanic astronaut?

• Marie Curie

• Ellen Ochoa

• Jane Goodall

Which Hispanic scientist made significant contributions to biology by researching the mosquito that transmits yellow fever?

• Carlos Juan Finlay

• Albert Einstein

• Nikola Tesla

Which Hispanic scientist is known for their work in the role our genes play in our immune system?

• Salvador Luria

• Baruj Benacerraf

Who is a notable Hispanic scientist in biology, and studied how DNA and RNA are formed?

• Rosalind Franklin

• Francis Crick

• Severo Ochoa

• James Watson

Which Hispanic scientist is recognized for their studying the ozone hole above Antarctica?

• Linus Pauling

• Mario Molina

Who is a famous Hispanic scientist in medicine, and studied how carbohydrates in our food give us energy?

• Luis Federico Leloir

• Baruj Benacerraf

What is maize?

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What is obsidian?

• A black mineral mined in the Mayan highlands and is used to cut items

• a green gem or rock that was mined in the Mayan highlands and used in jewelry

• a famous king

• what the buildings were made of

The Maya created accurate calendars using...

• Astronomy and Math

• Numbers and Trade

• The Sun

• Ancient Religious Holidays

What was the name of the peninsula where both the Mayans and the Olmecs largely lived?

• Baja California Peninsula

• Iberian Peninsula

• Florida Peninsula

• Yucatan Peninsula