Hispanic Heritage Month Background Info
Countries in South America
Spanish Speaking Countries
Capitals of the Spanish-Speaking countries
Miscellaneous
100
What year was Hispanic Heritage Month established?
1989
100
Which country in South America has two capitals?
Bolivia
100
Which Spanish-speaking country conquered all of the other countries that now speak Spanish?
Spain
100
Cual es la capital de Chile?
Santiago es la capital de Chile. La capital de Chile es Santiago.
100
How many Spanish-speakers are living in the United States?
50.5 million
200
What dates mark Hispanic Heritage Month?
September 15-October 15
200
Name at least one country in South America that DOES NOT speak Spanish?
Brazil, Suriname, French Guyiana, Guyana, Falk Islands
200
Which Spanish country is in Africa?
Guinea Ecuatorial
200
Cual es la capital de Costa Rica?
San Jose es la capital de Costa Rica. La capital de Costa Rica es San Jose.
200
How many Spanish speaking countries are there in the world?
21
300
Name at least three different aspects of culture.
Teacher discretion.
300
Which country in South America is named after Christopher Colombus?
Colombia
300
What three Spanish-speaking countries are in the Caribbean?
Cuba, Puerto Rico, Republica Dominicana
300
Cuales son las capitales de Bolivia?
La Paz y Sucre son las capitales de Bolivia. Las capitales de Bolivia son La Paz y Sucre.
300
Which Spanish country borders America to the South?
Mexico
400
Name at least 5 famous Hispanics.
Teacher discretion.
400
Name one country in South America that starts with the letter A.
Argentina
400
What is the capital of Peru?
Lima
400
What is the capital of Panama?
Ciudad de Panama es la capital de Panama. La capital de Panama es Ciudad de Panama.
400
How many Spanish Speakers are in the whole world?
500 million
500
Which five Spanish-speaking countries gained independence on September 15?
Costa Rica, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras
500
Name one country in South America
Teacher discretion
500
Which country in Asia, was conquered by the Spanish and later seceded to America?
The Philippines
500
Cual es la capital de Paraguay?
Asuncion es la capital de Paraguay.
500
List at least 10 of the Spanish-speaking countries.
Teacher discretion.