Hispanic or Latino?
What language is most closely associated with the term Hispanic?
Spanish
On which continent is Spain located?
Europe
What is the capital of Mexico?
Mexico City
What does the word heritage mean?
Traditions, history, values, and culture passed down through generations.
Is someone from Spain considered Hispanic, Latino, or both?
Hispanic, but generally not Latino.
Which region includes Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic?
The Caribbean
What is the capital of Spain?
Madrid
Name three ways families preserve and celebrate their culture.
Food, music, language, storytelling, dance, holidays, and traditions.
Is someone from Brazil considered Hispanic, Latino, or both?
Latino, but not Hispanic. Brazil's main language is Portuguese.
Which Spanish-speaking country shares a northern border with the United States?
Mexico
Which Caribbean territory has a flag with a white star inside a blue triangle and red and white stripes?
Puerto Rico
What is one reason Hispanic Heritage Month begins on September 15?
Several Central American countries celebrate their independence on September 15.
Why are people from Mexico generally considered both Hispanic and Latino?
Mexico is part of Latin America, and Spanish is its primary language.
Name three Spanish-speaking countries in South America.
Examples: Colombia, Argentina, Peru, Chile, Ecuador, Venezuela, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay.
What is the capital of the Dominican Republic?
Santo Domingo
Why might two families from the same country have different cultural traditions?
Differences in family history, region, religion, experiences, and customs.
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.
Name all six Spanish-speaking countries in Central America.
Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama.
Which South American country has a flag with light blue and white horizontal stripes and a golden sun in the center?
Argentina
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.