Public Universities and Puerto Rican Culture & History

Vocabulary flashcards reviewing higher education in Hispanic countries and the culture, history, and population of Puerto Rico.

Universidad de Salamanca

Founded in 1218, it is the oldest public university in Spain.

Universidad de la República

A public university located in Uruguay that provides free higher education to students.

Universidad de Chile

A public university in Chile where student costs exceed 6,000 dollars per year.

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM)

The largest university in Mexico, ranked number 105 globally in the 2022 QS World University Rankings.

Universidad de Buenos Aires

A public university in Argentina ranked number 69 globally in the 2022 QS World University Rankings.

UNAM Application Process

An application process starting in the final year of high school where students choose a area of studies geared toward their intended major, take an entrance exam, and select their preferred campus.

Vieques

An island in Puerto Rico known for its bioluminescent bays where millions of microscopic dinoflagellates emit blue light.

Boriquén

The indigenous Taino language name for the island of Puerto Rico.

Boricua

A term derived from the Taino word Boriquén used by many people of Puerto Rico to identify themselves.

Taino Loanwords

Everyday words originating from the indigenous Taino language, including barbacoa, iguana, huracán, and tabaco.

La Borinqueña

A comic book superheroine who receives her powers from Taino gods.

Vejigante

A popular carnival character in Puerto Rico representing African, Spanish, and Caribbean fusion, famous for wearing brightly painted masks made from coconut shells.

1493 in Puerto Rican History

The year Cristóbal Colón arrived at the island of Puerto Rico.

1898 in Puerto Rican History

The year Puerto Rico was incorporated into the United States.

1917 in Puerto Rican History

The year Puerto Ricans received U.S. citizenship, eliminating the need for a passport to travel between the U.S. and Puerto Rico.

Estado Libre Asociado

The Commonwealth administrative status established in 1952 for Puerto Rico, giving it its own government under U.S. federal law without voting representation in Congress.

Stateside Puerto Rican Population

The population of approximately 5.6 million people of Puerto Rican origin living in the continental United States, compared to 3.4 million living in Puerto Rico.

Trap latino

A hip hop subgenre originating in Puerto Rico and popularized by artists such as Ozuna, Bad Bunny, and Daddy Yankee.