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Hispanic Heritage Celebration

Total questions: 70

Worksheet time: 35mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When is Hispanic Heritage Month celebrated?

a)

July 1st - July 31st

b)

Sep. 15th - Oct. 15th

c)

Nov. 1st - Nov. 30th

d)

May 5th - June 5th

2.

What cultural activity is being depicted in the image celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month?

a)

Cooking

b)

Dancing

c)

Painting

d)

Singing

3.

Why does Hispanic Heritage Month occur during this 30 day period?

a)

Because it is summer

b)

Because many Latin American countries celebrate their national independence days on or near Sep. 15th

c)

Because it is winter

d)

Because it is a holiday season

4.

What is the purpose of Hispanic Heritage Month?

a)

To celebrate the history, culture & contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central and South America

b)

To celebrate American Independence Day

c)

To celebrate Christmas

d)

To celebrate New Year

5.

When does Cuba celebrate its national independence?

a)

May 20th

b)

July 4th

c)

January 1st

d)

October 10th

6.

When does Ecuador celebrate its national independence?

a)

May 24th

b)

July 4th

c)

September 16th

d)

August 10th

7.

When do Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua celebrate their national independence?

a)

September 15th

b)

July 4th

c)

October 12th

d)

May 5th

8.

When does México celebrate its national independence?

a)

September 16th

b)

July 4th

c)

May 5th

d)

October 12th

9.

When does Chile celebrate its national independence?

a)

September 18th

b)

July 4th

c)

October 12th

d)

January 1st

10.

When does Perú celebrate its national independence?

a)

July 28th

b)

September 15th

c)

May 5th

d)

October 12th

11.

When does Puerto Rico celebrate its national independence?

a)

July 4th

b)

September 16th

c)

July 25th

d)

October 12th

12.

When does Venezuela celebrate its national independence?

a)

July 5th

b)

April 19th

c)

September 16th

d)

October 12th

13.

When does Argentina celebrate its national independence?

a)

July 9th

b)

May 25th

c)

August 17th

d)

October 12th

14.

When does Colombia celebrate its national independence?

a)

July 20th

b)

August 7th

c)

September 15th

d)

October 12th

15.

Celia Cruz is known as the _________?

a)

Queen of Salsa

b)

Queen of Jazz

c)

Queen of Pop

d)

Queen of Rock

16.

Celia Cruz remained true to her ________ roots after leaving home because of the Cuban Revolution.

a)

Cuban

b)

Mexican

c)

Puerto Rican

d)

Dominican

17.

What is Celia Cruz's famous catchphrase that has become one of the most recognizable symbols of salsa music?

a)

¡Azúcar! ("Sugar!")

b)

¡Baila! ("Dance!")

c)

¡Sabor! ("Flavor!")

d)

¡Ritmo! ("Rhythm!")

18.

Who was the dictator mentioned in relation to the Cuban Revolution that caused Celia Cruz to leave her home?

a)

Fidel Castro

b)

Augusto Pinochet

c)

Francisco Franco

d)

Anastasio Somoza

19.

Where was Rita Moreno born in 1931?

a)

Puerto Rico

b)

Cuba

c)

Mexico

d)

Spain

20.

At what age did Rita Moreno move to New York City from Puerto Rico?

a)

5

b)

8

c)

12

d)

3

21.

Rita Moreno was the first Latina to win an EGOT. What does EGOT stand for?

a)

Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony awards

b)

Emmy, Golden Globe, Oscar, and Tony awards

c)

Emmy, Grammy, Olivier, and Tony awards

d)

Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony nominations

22.

What was Rita Moreno's breakthrough movie role?

a)

West Side Story 1962 (Anita)

b)

Singin' in the Rain (Kathy Selden)

c)

Breakfast at Tiffany's (Holly Golightly)

d)

My Fair Lady (Eliza Doolittle)

23.

The remake of West Side Story debuted in what year, with Rita Moreno playing Valentina?

a)

2021

b)

2018

c)

2015

d)

2019

24.

What is Puerto Rico known as, where everything grows?

a)

Green Island

b)

Sunshine State

c)

Island of Fire

d)

Land of Lakes

e)

Desert Pearl

25.

What is the name of the small frog that Puerto Rico is known for?

a)

El Coquí

b)

La Rana Verde

c)

El Sapo Azul

d)

La Iguana

26.

What are the giant trees Puerto Rico is known for called?

a)

Las Palmas (Giants)

b)

El Yunque Pines

c)

Cedar Giants

d)

Mango Trees

27.

What is the gentle breeze in Puerto Rico called?

a)

La Briza

b)

El Viento

c)

La Ola

d)

El Sol

28.

What are the public squares in Puerto Rico called?

a)

Las Plazas

b)

Los Jardines

c)

Las Calles

d)

Los Parques

29.

What are the beaches and the Caribbean called in Puerto Rico?

a)

Las Playas y El Caribe

b)

Las Montañas y El Atlántico

c)

Los Bosques y El Pacífico

d)

Las Ciudades y El Mediterráneo

e)

Los Lagos y El Índico

30.

All Spanish Countries like to celebrate as a "______ family".

a)

Big

b)

Small

c)

Quiet

d)

Distant

31.

What is another name for Puerto Ricans?

a)

Boricuas

b)

Gauchos

c)

Cariocas

d)

Chilenos

32.

Puerto Rican people have roots from which three groups?

a)

Tainos, Africans, & Spanish

b)

Mayans, Chinese, & French

c)

Aztecs, Germans, & Italians

d)

Incas, Portuguese, & Dutch

33.

Strength in Puerto Rico comes from which indigenous group?

a)

Tainos (Indians)

b)

Aztecs

c)

Mayans

d)

Incas

34.

Rhythms in Puerto Rico come from which group?

a)

Africanos

b)

Europeos

c)

Asiáticos

d)

Indígenas

35.

Name a traditional Puerto Rican dish made with rice and pigeon peas.

a)

Arroz con Gandules

b)

Mofongo

c)

Tostones

d)

Pastelón

36.

What is the Puerto Rican soup called?

a)

Asopado

b)

Gazpacho

c)

Miso Soup

d)

Tom Yum

37.

What is the Puerto Rican roast pork called?

a)

Lechón

b)

Chicharrón

c)

Tostones

d)

Mofongo

38.

What are the two main seasoning bases in Puerto Rican cuisine?

a)

Sofrito y Sazón

b)

Adobo y Mojo

c)

Chimichurri y Salsa Verde

d)

Curry y Garam Masala

39.

What is the Puerto Rican word for coffee?

a)

Cafecito (Café)

b)

Leche

c)

Jugo

d)

40.

What is the traditional Puerto Rican coconut drink called?

a)

Coquito

b)

Piña Colada

c)

Mojito

d)

Horchata

41.

What is the Puerto Rican fried pork belly called?

a)

Chicharrón

b)

Tostones

c)

Mofongo

d)

Arroz con gandules

42.

What is the tradition of asking elders for a blessing called in Puerto Rico?

a)

Pedir la Bendición (Elders)

b)

Día de los Reyes

c)

La Parranda

d)

El Coquí

43.

What phrase means 'God bless you' in Puerto Rico?

a)

Dios te Bendiga

b)

Buenos días

c)

Hasta luego

d)

Feliz cumpleaños

e)

Cómo estás

44.

Puerto Rico is known for having the ______ Navidad in the world.

a)

Longest

b)

Shortest

c)

Coldest

d)

Quietest

45.

What are the traditional Christmas caroling events called in Puerto Rico?

a)

Parrandas Navideñas

b)

Fiestas de San Juan

c)

Carnavales de Invierno

d)

Bailes de Reyes

46.

What is the holiday celebrating the Three Kings called in Puerto Rico?

a)

Día de los 3 Reyes

b)

Día de San Juan

c)

Día de la Bandera

d)

Día de la Constitución

47.

What is the name for the 8 days after Three Kings Day in Puerto Rico?

a)

Las octavitas

b)

La Semana Santa

c)

El Carnaval

d)

Las Navidades

48.

Vicente Fernández is called “El Rey de la Música Ranchera.” What does this title mean?

a)

The King of Pop

b)

The King of Ranchera Music

c)

The King of Jazz

d)

The King of Salsa

49.

Vicente Fernández became a _______ with his extreme popularity as a singer & actor. (Fill in the blank)

a)

Mexican cultural icon

b)

professional chef

c)

famous painter

d)

Olympic athlete

50.

Messi was born in ________ Argentina.

a)

Buenos Aires

b)

Rosario

c)

Mendoza

d)

Mar del Plata

51.

Messi joined Barcelona in 2005 at the age of ________ years old.

a)

17

b)

15

c)

19

d)

21

52.

Messi plays the position of ________.

a)

forward

b)

goalkeeper

c)

defender

d)

midfielder

53.

Messi is nicknamed "The Flea" or "La Pulga" because of his little size.

a)

True

b)

False

54.

Messi won the 2022 ________ with Argentina.

a)

World Cup

b)

Copa America

c)

Champions League

d)

Euro Cup

55.

Where was Selena Quintanilla born?

a)

Lake Jackson, Texas

b)

San Antonio, Texas

c)

Corpus Christi, Texas

d)

Houston, Texas

56.

What is Selena Quintanilla known as?

a)

The Queen of Pop

b)

The Queen of Cumbia & Tejano Music

c)

The Queen of Jazz

d)

The Queen of Rock

57.

At what age did Selena Quintanilla begin her music career as the lead singer in her family’s band?

a)

9 years old

b)

12 years old

c)

15 years old

d)

7 years old

58.

What was the name of Selena Quintanilla's family band?

a)

Selena y Los Dinos

b)

Los Lobos

c)

La Mafia

d)

Los Tigres del Norte

59.

Who did Selena Quintanilla marry in 1992?

a)

Chris Perez

b)

Abraham Quintanilla Jr.

c)

Pete Astudillo

d)

Ricky Vela

60.

On what date was Selena Quintanilla shot and killed?

a)

March 31, 1995

b)

April 16, 1994

c)

February 3, 1996

d)

May 5, 1995

61.

What is the name of Selena Quintanilla's album that was also a Billboard hit and a 1997 movie?

a)

Dreaming of You

b)

Amor Prohibido

c)

Ven Conmigo

d)

Entre a Mi Mundo

62.

Selena Quintanilla loved fashion and designed her own ________.

a)

clothing

b)

jewelry

c)

cars

d)

paintings

63.

Selena Quintanilla was beloved in which community?

a)

Mexican American community

b)

Japanese community

c)

French community

d)

Russian community

64.

Where was Shakira born?

a)

Barranquilla, Colombia

b)

Madrid, Spain

c)

Los Angeles, USA

d)

Buenos Aires, Argentina

65.

Shakira's parents are from which country?

a)

Lebanon

b)

Brazil

c)

Spain

d)

Mexico

66.

What is the name of Shakira's 2002 single that blended Arabic, Latin, and Rock?

a)

Whenever Wherever

b)

Hips Don't Lie

c)

Underneath Your Clothes

d)

La Tortura

67.

Shakira is a strong music writer for both ______ & ______.

a)

lyrics, music

b)

dance, acting

c)

fashion, sports

d)

painting, sculpture

68.

With which rapper did Shakira collaborate in 2006 for the song 'Hips Don’t Lie'?

a)

Rapper Whitecliff

b)

Jay-Z

c)

Pitbull

d)

Eminem

69.

In 2013, Shakira joined which NBC competition show as one of the judges?

a)

The Voice

b)

America's Got Talent

c)

Dancing with the Stars

d)

The X Factor

70.

Vicente Fernandez's nickname _________.

a)

"Lupe"

b)

"Nick"

c)

"Chente"

d)

"La Pulga"