Food
Hispanic Influence in America
Influential People
Facts
Facts
100
A flat round-shaped bread.
Tortilla
100
What are the 3 states with the highest Hispanic population in the U.S.?
California, Texas, and Florida
100
This Colombian singer/actress/activist performed the theme song at the 2010 World Cup (soccer).
Shakira
100
Hispanics are the __________ largest racial or ethnic group in the United states.
second
100
Why is Hispanic Heritage Month celebrated in the middle of September?
A handful of Latin American countries celebrate their Independence Day on September 15th.
200
Where are Arepas from?
Venezuela
200
Name 3 cities or states that have Spanish names.
Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Santa Cruz, Santa Antonio, El Paso, Las Vegas, Santa Fe and many others!
Montana, Nevada, Colorado, Florida are the most obvious ones!
200
The first Hispanic American to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court.
Sonia Sotomayor
200
What year did Congress pass the bill that ensures that presidents would recognize Hispanic Heritage WEEK?
1968
200
Who was first United States President to consider it a month long celebration?
George H. W. Bush
300
Where is Arroz con Pollo from?
Costa Rica
300
Name two famous fast food restaurants inspired by Mexican food.
Chipotle and Taco Bell
300
What Hispanic artist is known as the "King of Latin Trap"?
Bad Bunny
300
_____________________ is defined as any of the peoples in the Americas and Spain who speak Spanish or are descended from Spanish-speaking communities.
Hispanic
300
________________ describes any person with ancestry in Latin America.
Latino
400
Where is Arroz con Gandules from?
Puerto Rico
400
Name 2 common Tex Mex foods served at Mexican restaurants in the U.S.
Burritos and Fajitas
(Mexican dishes include tacos, tamales, enchiladas, quesadillas, etc.)
400
This actor/playwright had a large mark on culture when his musical opened on Broadway in 2015. It reimagined the beginnings of America told by all actors of color.
Lin-Manuel Miranda
400
Why are Brazilians Latino but not Hispanic?
They are located in Latin America but they speak Portuguese NOT Spanish.
400
What do individuals from Mexico, Dominican Republic, and Cuba have in common?
They are both Latino and Hispanic.
500
This country is the world’s largest exporter of bananas.
Ecuador
500
Name 3 words borrowed into English from Spanish.
Examples: fiesta, taco, piñata, rodeo, patio, salsa
500
This young actress is known for her roles in Wednesday and Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice.
Jenna Ortega
500
What is Latinx?
A gender-neutral term used to describe people of Latin American descent or heritage. Spanish is historically a gendered language using masculine and feminine words. Latinx provides the opportunity to use inclusive/neutral terms.
500
What is Latine?
It is circulating in Spanish-speaking countries as an alternative to the -o/a binary.