Key Terms and Facts
The term "Hispanic" refers to poeple of _______.
A. Latin American origin
B. Mexican descent who live in the US
C. Spanish-speaking origin
C.
What is the most popular sport throughout the Spanish-speaking world?
A. basketball
B. soccer
C. baseball
D. tennis
B. soccer
In what year did the US begin celebrating Hispanic Heritage Week?
A. 1957
B. 1983
C. 1968
D. 1932
C. 1968
Along with Cesar Chavez, what Mexican-American civil rights advocate fought for the rights of women and farm workers?
A. Dolores Huerta
B. Berta Caceres
C. Joan Baez
A. Dolores Huerta
Which Hispanic tradition celebrates a girl's transition from childhood to womanhood?
A. El Bautizo
B. La Boda
C. La Quinceanera
C. La Quinceanera
The term "Latino" refers to all people of ________.
A. Latin American origin
B. Mexican descent who live in the US
C. Spanish-speaking origin
A. Latin American origin
Which of the following countries is NOT a Spanish-speaking country?
A. Uruguay
B. Brazil
C. Venezuela
D. Peru
B. Brazil
When is Hispanic Heritage Month celebrated in the US?
A. July 15 - Aug 15
B. Sept. 15 - Oct. 15
C. Jan. 15 - Feb. 15
D. Nov. 15 - Dec. 15
B. Sept. 15 - Oct. 15
Who is the first Hispanic-American woman to serve as a US Supreme Court justice?
A. Sonia Sotomayor
B. Romana Acosta Banuelos
C. Antonia Novello
A. Sonia Sotomayor
Which Mexican holiday commemorates the Mexican army's victory over France at the Battle of Puebla?
A. Dia de la Constitucion
B. Dia de la Independencia
C. Cinco de Mayo
C. Cinco de Mayo
The term "Chicano(a)" refers to all people of _______.
A. Latin American origin
B. Mexican descent who live in the U.S.
C. Spanish-speaking origin
B. Mexican descent who live in the U.S.
What is the most common Hispanic last name in the US?
A. Perez
B. Hernandez
C. Lopez
D. Garcia
In what year did President Ronald Reagan extend Hispanic Heritage Week into a 30 day period?
A. 1988
B. 1975
C. 1982
D. 1990
A. 1988
What famous Latin actress played Selena in the movie about her life?
A. Salma Hayek
B. America Ferrera
C. Victoria Justice
D. Jennifer Lopez
D. Jennifer Lopez
Which is a traditional Mexican holiday that celebrates children and their well-being?
A. Dia del Trabajo
B. Dia del Nino
C. Dia de los Abuelos
B. Dia del Nino
Which is the largest group of Central Americans in the U.S.?
A. Salvadorans
B. Guatemalans
C. Hondurans
D. Panamanians
A. Salvadorans
Which U.S. state name did NOT come from the Spanish language?
A. Florida
B. Utah
C. Colorado
D. Montana
B. Utah
Which country does NOT celebrate its independence day on September 15th?
Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama
Panama
Who was the first Hispanic player to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame?
A. Roberto Clemente
B. Alex Rodriguez
C. Sammy Sosa
D. Mariano Rivera
A. Roberto Clemente
Which Mexican Christmas tradition celebrates Mary and Joseph's journey and search for shelter in Bethlehem?
A. La Navidad
B. Las Posadas
C. La Nochebuena
B. Las Posadas
What percentage of U.S. citizens are Hispanic?
A. 9%
B. 12%
C. 17%
D. 23%
C. 17%
Which is a street in Miami, Florida known for its famous Cuban restaurants?
A. Ocean Drive
B. Lincoln Road
C. Miracle Mile
D. Calle Ocho
D. Calle Ocho
When is Mexico's Independence Day?
A. Feb. 2
B. May 5
C. Sept. 16
D. Dec. 16
C
What famous American actor played Jaime Escalante in the 1988 film "Stand and Deliver"?
A. Benjamin Bratt
B. Andy Garcia
C. Edward James Olmos
D. Ricky Martin
Some Latin American countries celebrate October 12th (Columbus Day) as _______.
A. Dia de la Raza
B. Dia de los Reyes Magos
C. Dia de la Revolucion
A. Dia de la Raza