Mujeres Famosas
Hombres Famosos
Cultural Norms - Meals + Schedules
Cultural Norms - Beliefs + Behaviors
Cultural Norms - Family + Relationships
100

Along with Cesar Chavez, she was a leader in the fight against the unfair treatment of farm workers in the United States.  

Who is Dolores Huerta?

100

He is an award-winning composer, playwright, and actor known for being the creator and original star of “Hamilton” as well as through his involvement in Disney projects “Moana” and “Encanto.”

Who is Lin-Manuel Miranda? 

100

This is the main meal of the day in the Spanish speaking world. 

What is lunch?

100

This is the religion practiced by the majority of the population in the Spanish speaking world. 

What is Catholicism?

100

People communicate mainly in this language throughout Latin America. 

What is Spanish?

200

She became the first Latina and third woman to serve on the Supreme Court of the United States.

Who is Sonia Sotomayor? 

200

After playing 18 seasons as a right fielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates, he became the first Latino American Baseball Hall of Fame inductee.

Who is Roberto Clemente?

200

Due to the slow nature of dining at a restaurant and the custom to linger for a chat before departing after a meal, you must ask for this to be brought to your table in the Spanish speaking world.

What is the check?

200

This is a value that is not important in the Spanish speaking world, where there is a lot of respect and admiration for authority figures. 

What is individualism? 

200

This is the common way to greet friends, family and sometimes even strangers in Spanish speaking countries. 

What is a hug and a kiss on the cheek?

300

During her 30-year career with NASA she became the first Latina to go to space.

Who is Dr. Ellen Ochoa?

300

He fights for his communities and grows the conversation around climate through forms of art and music.    

Who is Xiuhtezcatl Martínez?  

300

While lateness is acceptable in social settings in Spanish speaking countries, it is not acceptable to be late here. 

What is the workplace?

300

These are Latin-flavored music genres that are commonly played and danced to at social events in Spanish speaking countries. 

What are cumbia, salsa, and bachata?

300

This is where many adults live in Spanish speaking countries.

What is in their parents' home or down the street?

400

One year after arriving in the United States from Venezuela she launched a successful clothing brand.  

Who is Carolina Herrera?

400

After receiving the Congressional Medal of Honor for his heroic efforts during World War II, he gained his U.S. citizenship and was active in his community fighting for civil rights.  

Who is Macario García?

400

This is a way to express that you may arrive in one-two hours in Spanish speaking countries. 

What is "I'll be there in cinco minutos"?

400

This is considered a transformation, something to honor and celebrate, especially in early November. 

What is death?

400

This is why many families in Spanish speaking countries share elaborate meals. 

What is to communicate and connect with loved ones?

500

Due to her deep appreciation for the outdoors, she became Puerto Rico's first woman to earn a Marine Sciences Ph.D. from the University of Puerto Rico and co-founded and directed the Coastal Marine Biology Program at the University of Puerto Rico.

Who is Alida Ortiz Sotomayor?

500

Due to his passion for nature and wildlife, he led conservation efforts at Yosemite National Park and became the first Latino in a professional role at the National Park Service (NPS).

Who is George Meléndez Wright?

500

In Guatemala, this is an pretty upscale place to eat. 

What is McDonald's? 

500

This is something that is essential to maintain in Spanish speaking countries and leads to person ignoring a challenging issue in order to avoid awkwardness and conflict.

What is social harmony?

500

Although it is seen as rude in some cultures, this is an acceptable way to spend time with friends in Spanish speaking countries. 

What is "popping in"?