Question 1

What dates does Hispanic Heritage Month span in the United States?

Accepted Answer

September 15 – October 15 - September 15 – October 15

Question 2

Who was the first Hispanic Supreme Court Justice in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Sonia Sotomayor - Appointed in 2009 by President Barack Obaama, Sotomayor is also the third woman to serve on the Supreme Court.

Question 3

Which Puerto Rican artist is known for the hit song “Despacito”?

Accepted Answer

Luis Fonsi

Question 4

Which five Latin American countries celebrate their independence on September 15?

Accepted Answer

Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua - These countries all declared independence from Spain in 1821.

Question 5

Which country is famous for the dance style known as tango?

Accepted Answer

Argentina - Tango originated in the working-class neighborhoods of Buenos Aires in the late 19th century.

Question 6

Which U.S. state has the highest percentage of Hispanic or Latino residents?

Accepted Answer

New Mexico - Over 47% of New Mexico’s population identifies as Hispanic or Latino

Question 7

Which Hispanic baseball player was the first to be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame?

Accepted Answer

Roberto Clemente

Question 8

Which musical won multiple Tony Awards and was created by Lin-Manuel Miranda, celebrating Latino culture and life in Washington Heights?

Accepted Answer

In the Heights

Question 9

What is the traditional Mexican holiday celebrated on November 1st and 2nd to honor deceased loved ones?

Accepted Answer

Día de los Muertos - The holiday blends indigenous Aztec rituals with Catholic traditions and features colorful altars and sugar skulls.

Question 10

Which Hispanic author wrote The House on Mango Street?

Accepted Answer

Sandra Cisneros - Cisneros’ novel is a staple in American literature classes and explores themes of identity and belonging.

Hispanic Heritage Month Trivia

2) Who was the first Hispanic Supreme Court Justice in the United States?