Hispanic
Hispanics originate from many countries except: Mexico
France
Cuba
Spain
What is the primary religion in most Hispanic countries?
Roman Catholic
In which year was Hispanic Heritage Month first celebrated?
1988
What is the traditional Mexican hat called?
Sombrero
Which U.S. president first introduced National Hispanic Heritage Week
Lyndon B. Johnson
Hernan Cortez encountered a highly developed culture in Mexico called
The aztecs
What was the initial duration before it was expanded to a month?
A week
What is the primary language spoken by the majority of Hispanic countries
Spanish
Which U.S. state has the largest Hispanic population?
California
What term describes someone from Spain?
Spaniard
Who is the Mexican artist known for her self-portraits and works inspired by nature?
Frida Kahlo
In what Mexican peninsula is Cancun located?
Yucatan Peninsula
What is the name of the Mexican holiday that celebrates the deceased?
Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
Which popular dish consists of avocado, lime, onion, and other ingredients?
Guacamole
Which is the most populated Hispanic country?
Mexico
Which river serves as a natural border between the U.S. and Mexico?
Rio Grande
Which Hispanic explorer is credited with discovering Florida?
Ponce de Leon
Which sport is particularly popular throughout Hispanic countries, especially in Spain?
Football (aka soccer)
Which island country is known for its distinct form of Spanish and is a U.S. territory?
Puerto Rico
What mountain range stretches across much of South America?
Andes Mountains
Which Hispanic author wrote ‘The House on Mango Street’?
Sandra Cisneros
What popular dance originated in the Dominican Republic?
Merengue
Hispanic Heritage Month starts on September 15 because it is the independence day of which countries? Give me one
Costa Rico, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua
Which two colors are common in most Hispanic national flags?
Red and Green
The Hispanic Culture has ancestral roots in all these cultures but:
Indian
European
African
Canadian
Canadian