National Hispanic Heritage Month

September 15 through October 15

Take this short quiz to test your knowledge of Hispanic history and culture. Questions came from the

book, Brain Quest. Hispanic America.

Question 1

Which country’s flag has red and white stripes, a blue triangle, and one white

star?

Question 2

In the 18th century, what single thing did Europeans want most from

Caribbean Islands?

Question 3

On what day does Mexico celebrate its independence?

Question 4

Which country’s flag has a yellow sun with a human face?

Question 5

Who began the conquest of the Inca Empire?

Question 6

Who is widely honored in South America as the Liberator?

Question 8

Which is the largest group of Central Americans in the United States?

Question 7

What animal is native to the Andes Mountains and considered a delicacy

in Peru and Ecuador?

Question 9

What is the most common Hispanic last name in the United States?

Question 10

Atahualpa was the ruler of what group?

Question 12

Who painted the mural, “The History of Mexico”?

Question 11

What is the name of the priest that began the Mexican Revolution?

Question 13

Who led Mexican soldiers to victory on May 5, 1862?

Question 14

What county is Our Lady of Guadalupe patron saint of?

Question 15

Tenochtitlan was the ancient Aztec name for what city?

Question 17

The largest island in the Caribbean is?

Question 18

Where is the National Forest known as El Yunque?

Question 16

What is South America’s smallest Hispanic country?

Question 19

Where is the ancient Mayan Temple of the Jaguar?

Question 20

Machu Pichu is in what country?