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Hispanic Heritage Month (Introduction)

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    The video "Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month" by Cigna and the article "A month to honor people from more than 20 Spanish-speaking countries" recommended but not required.
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  • This dish is often used as a topping for tacos and other Mexican and Mexican-American foods, as well as a dip for tortilla chips.
    Salsa
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  • What are the two main ingredients in this popular Hispanic dish?
    Rice and Beans
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  • What is the name of the first Hispanic woman to serve as a Supreme Court Justice?
    Sonia Sotomayor
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  • What name is given to a festive container made of clay or cardboard, decorated with colored paper, filled with candy and toys, and broken during celebrations?
    Piñata
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  • Guacamole is often served south of the border. What is the main ingredient in this popular Mexican dish?
    Avocado
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  • What is the Spanish word for a thin, round pancake, usually made from cornmeal?
    Tortilla
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  • Which of these bodies of water does not border Mexico?
    The Pacific Ocean
    The Gulf of California
    The Mediterranean Sea
    The Atlantic Ocean
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  • The longest and narrowest country in the world is found in South America. What is the name of this country?
    Chile
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  • What musical instrument, popular in Cuba, consists of two tuned drums bound together and played with the hands?
    The Bongo
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  • This traditional dish from Spain is an omelette made with eggs and potatoes. What's the name of this dish?
    Tortilla
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  • When do we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month? (start and end dates)
    From Sept. 15th - Oct. 15th
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  • Who is considered a Latino?
    Anyone that comes from a Latin American country.
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  • What is a Hispanic?
    A person that comes from a Spanish speaking country.
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  • Can someone be both Hispanic and Latino? Explain your answer.
    Yes. If you're born in a Latin American country that is also a Spanish speaking country.
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  • If I am from Spain, am I a Hispanic or a Latino?
    Hispanic
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  • True or False: There is a Spanish speaking country in Africa.
    True. It's Guinea Equatorial.
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