PRSA 101
What does PRSA stand for?
Puerto Rican Student Association
What is the capital of Puerto Rico?
San Juan
What is a Boricua?
A person from Puerto Rico / a term of Puerto Rican identity
What are the three major cultural roots discussed in the presentation?
Taíno, Spanish, and African
What PRSA event is happening on September 4th?
Limber Fundraiser
What is one major goal of PRSA?
To educate students about Puerto Rican culture and create a sense of community on campus
What region is Puerto Rico located in?
The Caribbean
What did the Taíno call Puerto Rico before the Spanish arrived?
Borikén
Which cultural root contributed the Spanish language and Catholic traditions?
Spanish
Where is the General Member Social taking place?
Scott Park
Who is welcome to join PRSA?
Anyone!!!! Regardless of whether you're Puerto Rican or not!
What currency does Puerto Rico use?
The U.S Dollar
What does Borikén roughly mean?
“The great land of the brave and noble Lord”
Which cultural root contributed bomba, plena, and percussion traditions?
African
What are members making on September 15th?
Vision Boards
PRSA is specifically an organization dedicated to what group of students?
The Puerto Rican student body
What type of political status does Puerto Rico have in relation to the United States?
It is a U.S. territory
Who originally used the name Borikén?
The Taínos
Name one word in Puerto Rican Spanish that has Taíno roots.
Boricua, hamaca, or barbacoa
What event on September 16th celebrates Latin American & Caribbean culture?
The World Showcase
True or False: You have to be Puerto Rican to join PRSA.
False! Anyone can join and learn about Puerto Rican culture.
Name all four facts: Puerto Rico's capital, location, currency, and political status.
San Juan, Caribbean, U.S. dollar, U.S. territory
Why is the word “Boricua” significant today?
It is a proud term of Puerto Rican identity used to describe Puerto Ricans and Puerto Rican culture.
Which cultural root is connected to foods such as mofongo, acapurrias, and plátano?
African
Put these events in chronological order: Vision Board Making, Limber Fundraiser, General Member Social, World Showcase.
Limber Fundraiser → General Member Social → Vision Board Making → World Showcase