Hispanic Heritage Month Social Studies Center Virtual Field Trip

Multiple Choice

Why is Latin America considered a region with interesting places to explore?

• Because of its diverse cultures, landscapes, and history

• Because it is only known for its beaches

• Because it is a small region with few countries

• Because it has no historical significance

Open Ended

What aspects of Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras make them unique destinations in Latin America?

Multiple Choice

Which countries in Central America are represented by the postage stamps shown on the map?

• Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras

• Mexico, Belize, Nicaragua

• Guatemala, Costa Rica, Panama

• Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua

Fill in the Blanks

The rainforests in

are home to animal species found nowhere else on Earth.

Open Ended

Describe one unique cultural or natural feature for each of the following countries: Venezuela, Colombia, Peru, and Brazil.

Multiple Select

Which countries in South America are represented by the postage stamps on the map? Select all that apply.

• Colombia

• Peru

• Brazil

• Argentina

Fill in the Blanks

Puerto Rico's name is derived from the abundant

that Spanish settlers found on the island.

Open Ended

What is one way that music in Cuba is different from music in the Dominican Republic, according to the information provided?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following countries is NOT shown on the map in the first image?

• Brazil

• Mexico

• Spain

• Argentina

Multiple Select

Name two countries that appear both on the map in the first image and as postage stamps in the second image.

• Argentina and Chile

• Spain and Portugal

• Mexico and Brazil

• Costa Rica and Nicaragua

Open Ended

How do the postage stamps in the second image represent the countries of Latin America?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the national bird of Guatemala?

• Quetzal

• Toucan

• Condor

• Macaw

Open Ended

What is one interesting fact you learned about Mexico, Guatemala, or Honduras during this lesson?