Food
A traditional holiday dish in both cultures, this roasted meat is a party favorite, especially during Christmas.
What is lechón?
Spanish colonization had a great influence on the architectural style of buildings in both Hispanic culture and Filipino. What is this style called?
Villas/ Tile Roofs
Is spanish still spoken in the Philippines?
TRUE (in some regions)
This celebration marks a young woman’s transition into adulthood — at 15 in Hispanic cultures and 18 in Filipino culture.
What is a quinceañera or debut?
This European country colonized both the Philippines and many Latin American nations, leaving a lasting cultural influence
What is Spain?
This staple food, essential in both Hispanic and Filipino cuisine, is often served with nearly every meal and symbolizes prosperity.
What is rice?
This European em[ire ruled over both Mexico and the Philippines for over 300 years, leaving a lasting impact on thier religion, language, and culture.
Who are the Spanish
In Dominican Spanish, this slang term means someone who's always up to something mischievous — like a street-smart troublemaker.
What is tigueraje (or un tíguere)?
Is it true both cultures observe Christmas over a course of 9 days
False
This common Filipino expression of gratitude sounds almost exactly like the Spanish word for “thank you.”
What is “salamat”?
(Bonus: What is “gracias”?)
Spanish colonization introduced this meal structure to Filipinos — a light breakfast, a hearty lunch, and a light dinner — still common in many Hispanic cultures.
What is the three-meal Spanish dining tradition? (or What is desayuno, almuerzo, and cena?)
Mexico and the Philippines were deeply influenced by this religion brought by Spanish missionaries
What is Catholicism
More than 4,000 Spanish words made their way into Filipino languages due to colonization — this is the term for a word borrowed from another language.
What is a loanword?
Both Filipinos and Hispanics celebrate this event on November 1st to honor deceased loved
What is All Saints' Day (or Día de los Muertos)?
This shape-shifting, vampire-like creature in Filipino folklore separates its upper body to hunt for victims at night.
What is a manananggal?
Adobo is a popular dish in both Filipino and Hispanic cuisines, but the Filipino version typically uses soy sauce and vinegar.
TRUE
Spain colonized the Philippines for over 300 years, beginning in 1565. This explorer claimed the islands for Spain and named them after a Spanish king.
Who is Miguel López de Legazpi?
(Bonus: Who was King Philip II?)
What is the popular Filipino steamed rice dish, but also a spanish curse word
What is puto
How do you fix sickness/ what remedies is used?
Vicks Vapor Rub
In the Philippines, this small goblin-like creature is said to live in trees and cause illness to those who disturb its home
What is a duwende?
A fresh fish or seafood marinated in citrus juices
What is Civiche/ Kinilaw
This war, fought between the Philippines and the United States from 1899 to 1902, resulted in thousands of Filipino deaths and the establishment of U.S. colonial rule.
What is the Philippine-American War?
The slang word astig (cool or badass) is gíksta spelled backward, but many Hispanic cultures use this Spanish word to say something is “cool.”
What is "chévere" or "guay"?
Respect for elders and emphasis on family unity is often reflected in this living arrangement, common in both cultures.
What is multigenerational or extended family households?
This classic 2000s Mexican telenovela featured a group of rebellious students at an elite boarding school — and became a cultural reset.
What is Rebelde?