General Knowledge 1
What is the fastest-growing minority group in the U.S.?
Hispanic
When is Hispanic Heritage Month?
September 15th to October 15th
A person of Latin American origin
Latino/Latina/Latinx
The nation or country in which a person is born.
Nationality
What is the oldest Spanish city in the U.S.?
St. Augustine
____________ is a way of life of a group of people.
Culture
Who was the US President who established Hispanic Heritage Month?
Ronald Reagan
Dating back to the 18th century, this dish has jumped from the Mexican silver mines to a fast food staple, what is it?
Tacos
What is the most popular sport amongst Hispanics?
Soccer
From which country did Latin American countries declare their independence?
Spain
What is the largest Latino group in the US?
Mexican-Americans
Is "Day of the Dead" (día de los muertos) celebrated during Hispanic Heritage month?
No
What is the major religion of the Latin Americans?
Catholicism/Catholics
Shared physical traits
Race
Latin American countries started to fight for their independence in the beginning of _________.
1800s
What percentage of Americans are Hispanic?
19%
When was Hispanic Heritage Month declared?
1988
Percentage of Hispanic population in the US.
19%
The culture that they practice at home. The culture of their family.
Ethnicity
What country colonized most of the Latin American countries?
Spain
Is race the same thing as ethnicity?
No
Hispanic Heritage Month starts on Sept. 15 in part because it coincides with the independence dates of these countries.
Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Guatemala
It is a set of assumptions, generalizations and judgments made about a person or group – just because of how they look, sound, act or what culture they belong to.
Stereotype
Reasons for migration of the Latinx to the United States.
Economic, Education, Family, Political Freedom
For how many years did Spain colonize Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua?
300