Hispanic Heritage Trivia
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month (9/15-10/15), enjoy this fun general game celebrating Hispanic heritage and culture.
15 questions · Published September 14, 2021
Trivia questions (5 of 15)
- Multiple Choice
1. In which Latin nation did mariachi music originate?
Mariachi music originated in western Mexico and is designated one of seven intangible UNESCO Cultural Heritages.
- Multiple Choice
2. Which European country did Mexico defeat in the Battle of Puebla, commemorated on Cinco de Mayo?
FUN FACT
Despite the United States claims that Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of Mexican culture, the date actually commemorates the May 5, 1862, victory of Mexican forces over the French forces of Napoleon II at the Battle of Puebla.
- Multiple Choice
3. Ritchie Valens is best known for his 1958 hit adaptation of the song ____________.
FUN FACT
"La Bamba" is a Mexican folk song from the state of Veracruz.
It is the only non-English song on Rolling Stone magazine's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time list.
- Multiple Choice
4. Chocolate is often an ingredient found in Mexican __________ sauce.
Molé is a sort of catch-all term for a slew of different sauces in Mexican cuisine, the most prevalent of which is mole negro, which includes chocolate.
- Multiple Choice
5. Which president appointed Sonia Sotomayor, the first Hispanic U.S. Supreme Court Justice?
Sonia Sotomayor was appointed to the court by Barack Obama and has served since she was confirmed in August 2009.
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