C1 Culture

What percentage of the US population is estimated to be Hispanic?

16.1% of the nation’s total population.

Which is the largest ethnic minority in the United States?

The Hispanic population.

What country has the largest Hispanic population in the world?

Mexico, with 116 million people.

How many Hispanic individuals live in the United States?

Approximately 50.5 million.

In which three states does over half of the Hispanic population reside?

California, Texas, and Florida.

Name two other states with significant Hispanic populations of over one million.

New York and Illinois.

What year was Castillo de San Marcos in St. Augustine, Florida opened?

Opened its doors in 1596.

Who was responsible for the construction of Castillo de San Marcos?

Spaniard Pedro Menéndez de Avilés.

What unique material is used in the construction of Castillo de San Marcos?

Coquina, a mixture composed of corals, rocks, and seashells.

Who was the first female justice of Hispanic origin on the US Supreme Court?

Sonia María Sotomayor.

Which prestigious universities did Sonia Sotomayor attend?

Princeton University and Yale University.

What is Diego Rivera known for in the field of visual arts?

His socially realistic murals.

What music artist is known for collaborating with Mexican singer Thalía?

Royce Rojas, also known as Prince Royce.