Culture / Traditions
What country is mariachi associated with?
Mexico.
Who was the first Hispanic woman in space?
Ellen Ochoa.
What does the term “Hispanic” primarily emphasize?
Linguistic ties to Spanish-speaking countries.
What is one purpose of Hispanic Heritage Month in schools?
To teach about Hispanic history and contributions.
Which Puerto Rican musical genre, developed in the 1960s and 1970s from Cuban son montuno, Puerto Rican plena and bomba, jazz, and other Caribbean influences, became a defining sound of New York City's Puerto Rican community and helped lay the foundation for modern music in Hispanic NYC?
Salsa.
Which food is associated with Colombia and Venezuela?
A. Mole
B. Empanadas
C. Arepas
D. Arroz con pollo
Arepas.
Who co-discovered that CFCs threatened Earth's ozone layer?
Mario Molina.
Which country is included under “Latino/a” but excluded from “Hispanic” according to the passage?
Brazil.
What does the passage say museums and libraries do during Hispanic Heritage Month?
Host exhibitions, lectures, and workshopps.
Which Spanish painter's 1656 masterpiece Las Meninas is renowned for its complex use of perspective, mirrors, and the relationship between the artist, royal subjects, and viewer?
Diego Velázquez.
Which celebration honors ancestors and is associated with Mexico?
Día de los Muertos.
Who was the first Hispanic and Latina Supreme Court Justice?
Sonia Sotomayor.
Which second country is included under “Hispanic” but excluded from “Latino/a”
Spain.
How can media such as In the Heights and The House on Mango Street contribute to understanding?
By presenting authentic portrayals that can humanize communities and foster empathy.
Which culinary tradition, recognized by UNESCO in 2010 as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, is notable for preserving ancient Indigenous ingredients and techniques such as nixtamalization of maize?
Traditional Mexican cuisine.
According to today's passage, what do dishes such as arepas, empanadas, mole, and arroz con pollo reflect?
A blend of indigenous, African, and European influences.
What organization did Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta co-found?
The United Farm Workers.
Why does the author explain the difference between “Hispanic” and “Latino/a”?
To help readers understand and discuss cultural identities respectfully.
What is the main message of the 2026 theme “UNIDOS, SOMOS MAS”?
Romeo Santos.
Which song, originally recorded by Puerto Rican singer Héctor Lavoe and composed by Willie Colón, became one of the most enduring salsa anthems and is famously associated with the line “Todo tiene su final”?
El Cantante.
Which indigenous language is mentioned as being spoken in Paraguay alongside Spanish?
Guaraní.
What connects Mario Molina, Ellen Ochoa, Sonia Sotomayor, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Roberto Clemente in the passage?
They all made significant contributions to American society in different fields.
What broader idea about identity can be inferred from the passage's discussion of Hispanic and Latino/a terminology?
Cultural identity can involve different geographic, linguistic, and historical connections..
Which conclusion best captures the overall message of the passage?
Hispanic Heritage Month is an opportunity for everyone to learn about diverse Hispanic cultures, recognize their contributions, challenge stereotypes, and build greater understanding.
Which of the following is often cited as one of the longest Spanish words, referring to something that is “unconstitutionally” or “in an unconstitutional manner”?
A. Anticonstitucionalmente
B. Desoxirribonucleótido
C. Electroencefalografista
D. Otorrinolaringología
Anticonstitucionalmente.