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Local Hispanic American History

Description: Local Hispanic American History Quiz
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Which of the following is the oldest Hispanic settlement in the United States?

  1. St. Augustine, Florida

  2. Santa Fe, New Mexico

  3. San Antonio, Texas

  4. Los Angeles, California


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

St. Augustine, Florida, was founded in 1565 by Spanish explorer Pedro Menéndez de Avilés.

Who was the first Hispanic American to serve as Governor of a U.S. state?

  1. Romualdo Pacheco

  2. José Manuel Cortina

  3. Albert B. Fall

  4. George Curry


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Romualdo Pacheco was the first Hispanic American to serve as Governor of a U.S. state, serving as the 18th Governor of California from 1875 to 1879.

Which U.S. city has the largest Hispanic population?

  1. Los Angeles, California

  2. New York City, New York

  3. Houston, Texas

  4. Chicago, Illinois


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Los Angeles, California, has the largest Hispanic population of any city in the United States, with over 4.8 million Hispanic residents.

What is the most common language spoken by Hispanic Americans in the United States?

  1. Spanish

  2. English

  3. Portuguese

  4. French


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Spanish is the most common language spoken by Hispanic Americans in the United States, with over 41 million Spanish speakers.

Which Hispanic American civil rights leader is known for leading the United Farm Workers union?

  1. Cesar Chavez

  2. Dolores Huerta

  3. Larry Itliong

  4. Richard Chavez


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cesar Chavez was a Hispanic American civil rights leader who co-founded the United Farm Workers union and led the Delano grape strike in the 1960s.

What is the name of the annual celebration that commemorates Hispanic heritage in the United States?

  1. Hispanic Heritage Month

  2. Cinco de Mayo

  3. Día de los Muertos

  4. Three Kings Day


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hispanic Heritage Month is an annual celebration that takes place from September 15 to October 15 and commemorates the history, culture, and contributions of Hispanic Americans in the United States.

Which Hispanic American astronaut was the first to walk in space?

  1. Ellen Ochoa

  2. Franklin Chang-Diaz

  3. José Hernández

  4. Michael López-Alegría


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Franklin Chang-Diaz was the first Hispanic American astronaut to walk in space, doing so during his first space mission in 1986.

Who was the first Hispanic American to win the Nobel Prize in Literature?

  1. Gabriela Mistral

  2. Octavio Paz

  3. Mario Vargas Llosa

  4. Gabriel García Márquez


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gabriela Mistral was the first Hispanic American to win the Nobel Prize in Literature, receiving the award in 1945.

Which Hispanic American artist is known for his colorful and vibrant paintings?

  1. Frida Kahlo

  2. Diego Rivera

  3. José Clemente Orozco

  4. Rufino Tamayo


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Frida Kahlo is a Hispanic American artist known for her colorful and vibrant paintings, often depicting her own life and experiences.

What is the name of the traditional Hispanic dance that is often performed at weddings and other celebrations?

  1. Salsa

  2. Tango

  3. Flamenco

  4. Merengue


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Salsa is a traditional Hispanic dance that is often performed at weddings and other celebrations, and is characterized by its lively and energetic movements.

Which Hispanic American politician served as the 41st President of the United States?

  1. George H.W. Bush

  2. Bill Clinton

  3. Barack Obama

  4. George W. Bush


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

George H.W. Bush was the 41st President of the United States, serving from 1989 to 1993.

What is the name of the traditional Hispanic dish that is made with cornmeal and meat?

  1. Tamales

  2. Enchiladas

  3. Burritos

  4. Tacos


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tamales are a traditional Hispanic dish that is made with cornmeal and meat, and is often wrapped in a corn husk or banana leaf.

Which Hispanic American musician is known for his salsa music and his hit song "Oye Como Va"?

  1. Tito Puente

  2. Celia Cruz

  3. Héctor Lavoe

  4. Willie Colón


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tito Puente was a Hispanic American musician known for his salsa music and his hit song "Oye Como Va".

What is the name of the traditional Hispanic holiday that celebrates the Day of the Dead?

  1. Cinco de Mayo

  2. Día de los Muertos

  3. Three Kings Day

  4. Hispanic Heritage Month


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Día de los Muertos is a traditional Hispanic holiday that celebrates the Day of the Dead, and is often celebrated with altars, candles, and offerings to the deceased.

Which Hispanic American actress is known for her roles in films such as "Selena" and "Frida"?

  1. Salma Hayek

  2. Jennifer Lopez

  3. Eva Longoria

  4. Penélope Cruz


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Salma Hayek is a Hispanic American actress known for her roles in films such as "Selena" and "Frida".

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