Hispanic Culture Quiz

What is the difference between "Hispanic" and "Latino"?

• Hispanic refers to people from Latin America, while Latino refers to people from Spanish-speaking countries.

• Hispanic refers to people from Spanish-speaking countries, while Latino refers to people from Latin America.

• Hispanic and Latino both refer to people from Brazil.

• Hispanic refers to people from Portugal, while Latino refers to people from Spain.

Which language is the second most spoken in the world by native speakers?

• English

• Mandarin

• Spanish

• Hindi

What is a "Quinceañera"?

• A traditional Hispanic wedding ceremony

• A celebration of a girl's 15th birthday in Hispanic cultures

• A festival marking the end of the harvest season

• A religious ceremony for newborns

Where did salsa music and dance originate?

• Havana, Cuba

• Madrid, Spain

• New York City, USA

• Buenos Aires, Argentina

When is Hispanic Heritage Month celebrated in the U.S.?

• August 15 to September 15

• September 15 to October 15

• October 15 to November 15

• November 15 to December 15

Which explorer played a pivotal role in shaping the history of the Western Hemisphere?

• Marco Polo

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Christopher Columbus

• Vasco da Gama

Who was the first Spanish-speaking author to win the Nobel Prize in Literature?

• José Echegaray

• Joaquín Sorolla

• Pablo Neruda

• Gabriela Mistral

Which Spanish playwright won the Nobel Prize for his ability to portray life and characters with psychological depth and humor?

• Joaquín Sorolla

• Jorge Luis Borges

• Joaquín Rodrigo

• Jacinto Benavente

Who was the first Hispanic American author to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature?

• Gabriela Mistral

• Miguel Ángel Asturias

• Pablo Neruda

• Juan Ramón Jiménez

Which Spanish poet is known for his lyrical style and the work 'Platero y yo'?

• Juan Ramón Jiménez

• José Echegaray

• Miguel Ángel Asturias

• Pablo Neruda