Hispanic or Latino?
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100

What language is most closely associated with the term Hispanic?

Spanish

100

On which continent is Spain located?

Europe

100

What is the capital of Mexico?

Mexico City

100

What does the word heritage mean?

Traditions, history, values, and culture passed down through generations.

200

Is someone from Spain considered Hispanic, Latino, or both?

Hispanic, but generally not Latino.

200

Which region includes Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic?

The Caribbean

200

What is the capital of Spain?

Madrid

200

Name three ways families preserve and celebrate their culture.

Food, music, language, storytelling, dance, holidays, and traditions.

300

Is someone from Brazil considered Hispanic, Latino, or both?

Latino, but not Hispanic. Brazil's main language is Portuguese.

300

Which Spanish-speaking country shares a northern border with the United States?

Mexico

300

Which Caribbean territory has a flag with a white star inside a blue triangle and red and white stripes?

Puerto Rico

300

What is one reason Hispanic Heritage Month begins on September 15?

Several Central American countries celebrate their independence on September 15.

400

Why are people from Mexico generally considered both Hispanic and Latino?

Mexico is part of Latin America, and Spanish is its primary language.

400

Name three Spanish-speaking countries in South America.

Examples: Colombia, Argentina, Peru, Chile, Ecuador, Venezuela, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay.

400

What is the capital of the Dominican Republic?

Santo Domingo

400

Why might two families from the same country have different cultural traditions?

Differences in family history, region, religion, experiences, and customs.

500

Why might someone from Haiti identify as Latino but not Hispanic?

Haiti is part of Latin America, but its official languages are Haitian Creole and French rather than Spanish. Latino identity varies by context and personal identification.

500

Name all six Spanish-speaking countries in Central America.

Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama.

500

Which South American country has a flag with light blue and white horizontal stripes and a golden sun in the center?

Argentina

500

What is the difference between appreciating another culture and stereotyping it?

Appreciation means learning about and respecting a culture. Stereotyping means making assumptions or generalizations about people based on their background.

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