Hispanic Heritage Month
How much do you know about the historical contributions made by Hispanics, who have accomplished feats in politics,
education, medicine, sports and entertainment? In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs Sept. 15-Oct. 15, take
this quiz to see how much you know about Latinos in history.
Arts & Entertainment
1. This Tijuana-born rock guitarist was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame a year before he had a
career resurgence with his 17th album.
2. Name the acclaimed accordionist who won his first Grammy in 1986.
3. Two Latinas have accomplished remarkable feats in the entertainment world. Who are they and what did
they do?
4. This folk singer and activist was on the cover of Time magazine two years after releasing her first album
"Vanguard" in 1960. Who is she?
5. He's the top selling tropical salsa artist of all time. Name the New York-born singer.
Sports
1. He is the NFL's first Hispanic head coach. What's his name and what team did he coach.
2. This Mexican-born tennis player is considered by many to be one of the greatest of the game. Who is he?
3. He's the first Latino MLB player to reach 3,000 hits. Who is he?
4. Name the first Hispanic owner of any major sports franchise.
5. This lady golfer was the first player to win three big honors in one season.
Politics
1. The first Hispanic to represent Texas in the U.S. Congress has a major San Antonio landmark named
after him. Who is he and what's the building?
2. This former New Mexico governor made history when he entered the 2008 Presidential Election. Why?
3. Who is the Latina judge named to the country's highest court in 2009?
4. Who is the first Latino to serve in the U.S. Cabinet?
5. This San Antonio native was the first Hispanic U.S. Attorney General. Who is he?
Military
1. Who is the Latino soldier who was awarded the Medal of Honor earlier this year for his bravery in the wars
in Iraq and Afghanistan?
2. Name the Hispanic naval officer who was the U.S. Navy's first admiral.
3. Name the U.S. Army's first Hispanic four-star general.
4. Who is the first Hispanic to receive the Medal of Honor?
5. Why was 1979 significant for Hispanics in the U.S. Navy?
Esto y el otro
1. Charlie Chaplin once called this Mexican actor "the world's greatest comedian." Who is he?
2. Name the Latino who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1968.
3. Name three Hispanic entertainers who are commonly known by a single name.
4. Which Cuban-born entertainer is considered a pioneer in television? Why?
5. Who is the Mexican-born animator who provided the voice of Snoopy and Woodstock in the now-classic
"Peanuts" television specials?