Latino vs. Hispanic
Hispanic Heritage Month
Important Hispanic Figures
Is This Country Latino, Hispanic, or Both?
Fun Facts
100

This term refers to people from Spanish-speaking countries, including Spain.

What is Hispanic?

100

This month is celebrated as Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States.

What is September to October?

100

This civil rights leader co-founded the United Farm Workers with Dolores Huerta.

Who is César Chávez?

100

Name a country that is both Latino and Hispanic. 

What is ...

100

This cultural celebration is often associated with honoring deceased loved ones in Hispanic culture.

What is Día de los Muertos?

200

This term is used to describe people from Latin American countries, regardless of language.

What is Latino?

200

This president first designated Hispanic Heritage Week in 1968.

Who is Lyndon Johnson?

200

She became the first Hispanic woman in space in 1999.  

Who is Ellen Ochoa?

200

This country is Latino but not Hispanic.

 What is Brazil?

200

This type of music has roots in Hispanic culture and includes genres like salsa and merengue.

What is Latin music?

300

This country is often included in discussions of Latino heritage due to its cultural ties, even though its primary language is Portuguese.

What is Brazil?

300

This president expanded the week to a full month in 1988.

Who is Ronald Reagan?

300

This chemist won the Nobel Prize for his work on the ozone layer.

Who is Mario Molina?

300

This country is Hispanic but not Latino.

What is Spain?

300

The term "hispano" typically refers to people from Spanish-speaking countries, including this European country.

What is Spain?

400

A gender-neutral term used to refer to individuals from Latin America.

What is Latinx?

400

The month is dedicated to recognizing the contributions of these groups.

What are Hispanics and Latin Americans?

400

He won the Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine for his work on DNA synthesis.

Who is Severo Ochoa?

400

This Central American country is both Latino and Hispanic.

What is Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, or Panama?

400

This is the name of the national holiday celebrated in Mexico on May 5th, commemorating the Battle of Puebla.

What is Cinco de Mayo?

500

This term is commonly used to describe the cultural identity of people from Spanish-speaking countries.

What is Hispanic?

500

During this month, people often attend these types of events to celebrate.

What are festivals and community events?

500

This labor leader is known for the slogan "Sí se puede."

Who is Dolores Huerta?

500

This Caribbean country is Latino but not hispanic.

What is Haiti?

500

This popular food item, often associated with Mexican cuisine, is made from corn and can be served as a dish or in a wrap.

What is a tortilla?

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