Span 101 - Culture Test
Q: What are "buñuelos"?
A: Mexican elephant ears.
Q: When and where is the Puerto Rican parade celebrated?
A: New York City, June 12.
Q: How many Spanish-speaking countries are there in the world?
A: 21.
Q: What percentage of the U.S. population is Latino/Hispanic?
A: 18.7%.
Q: What percentage of Latinos/Hispanics in the U.S. are Mexican?
A: 61.4%.
Q: What percentage of Latinos/Hispanics in the U.S. are Puerto Rican?
A: 9.6%.
Q: What percentage of Latinos/Hispanics in the U.S. are Cuban?
A: 3.9%.
Q: What percentage of Latinos/Hispanics in the U.S. are Central or South American?
A: 16.2%.
Q: What percentage of Latinos/Hispanics in the U.S. are categorized as "Other"?
A: 8.9%.
Q: True or False: Another name for Tex-Mex food is Cali-Mex.
A: False.
Q: True or False: 1 of 4 children born in the U.S. are of Latino/Hispanic descent.
A: True.
Q: True or False: "La Pequeña Habana" is a Cuban neighborhood.
A: True.
Q: True or False: Texas has the most Hispanics in the U.S.
A: True.
Q: True or False: October 12 (Columbus Day) is only celebrated in the U.S.
A: False.
Q: True or False: Florida was purchased from Spain.
A: True.
Q: What is a popular dish from Spain?
A: La paella.
Q: Spain has several official ________.
A: Languages.
Q: The Spanish culture is a combination of many ________.
A: Languages.
Q: Where does Chef José Andrés live?
A: Washington, DC.
Q: What two ingredients is the tortilla española made with?
A: Eggs and potatoes.
Q: True or False: The Prado is a popular Spanish dance.
A: False.
Q: True or False: Velázquez, Goya, and El Greco are famous painters.
A: True.
Q: True or False: La Tomatina is an annual event where people toss tomatoes at each other.
A: True.
Q: True or False: Barcelona is the capital city of Spain.
A: False.
Q: True or False: The Encierro is the run that people do along with bulls.
A: True.
Q: What is Cotopaxi?
A: A volcano.
Q: Which animal does not live in the Galápagos Islands?
A: Leopard.
Q: True or False: Many people go to the Galápagos Islands for the beaches.
A: False.
Q: True or False: Charles Darwin studied in Cotopaxi.
A: False.
Q: True or False: Quichua is a language that many Ecuadorians speak.
A: True.
Q: True or False: Oswaldo Guayasamín is a famous politician.
A: False.
Q: Who dominated central Mexico in the 14th and 15th centuries?
A: The Aztecs
Q: Was Frida Kahlo married to Octavio Paz?
A: No. (She was married to Diego Rivera.)
Q: Did Diego Rivera paint many murals?
A: Yes.
Q: Is D.F. a common nickname for Mexico City?
A: Yes.
Q: Is Mexico City founded on the ruins of the Aztec capital?
A: Yes.
Q: Is May 5th Mexican Independence Day?
A: False. (Mexican Independence Day is September 16th.)
Q: Is Monterrey the economic and cultural center of Mexico?
A: True.
Q: Was Benito Juarez one of many non-white Mexican presidents?
A: True.
Q: Were the Aztecs great builders of canals, pyramids, and bridges?
A: True.
Q: Do people decorate parks and plazas on the Day of the Dead?
A: True.
Q: What is necessary for all official documents in Puerto Rico?
A: Spanish
Q: Who is a famous Puerto Rican actor?
A: Raúl Juliá
Q: What protected the bay of San Juan?
A: El Morro
Q: What is Camuy?
A: A subterranean river
Q: Do the majority of Puerto Ricans prefer to become a U.S. state?
A: Yes
Q: Is the president of Puerto Rico Donald Trump?
A: Yes, It is the president of the US
Q: What is the capital of Puerto Rico?
A: San Juan
Q: What is the largest single telescope in the world?
A: The Arecibo Observatory
Q: What is a Caribbean sound influenced by Spanish immigrants and African slaves?
A: Salsa
Q: What is the most famous salsa band?
A: El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico
Q: Who was a famous poet and politician?
A: José Martí
Q: How much does the Bee Hummingbird weigh and how long is it?
A: 1.95 grams and 5 centimeters long
Q: What is the capital of Cuba?
A: Havana
Q: What peoples make up the Cuban population?
A: Freed Africans, Spanish, Chinese, and people of the Antilles
Q: Who danced ballet in New York and founded a famous ballet academy?
A: Alicia Alonso
Q: What are the biggest Cuban exports?
A: Sugar and cigars
Q: What is the largest island in the Caribbean?
A: Cuba
Q: Who fought in the Cuban Revolution together?
A: Fidel Castro and Che Guevara
Q: What documentary introduced the world to some of Cuba's greatest musicians?
A: Buena Vista Social Club