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Geography and Culture

América Del Norte 2

América Central 7

América Del Sur 10

Europa 1

El Caribe 3

In the month of November, Day of the Dead is celebrated.

(El Día de Los Muertos)What does the green stand for in the Mexican

flag? IndependenceWhere is the musical rhythm called "La

cumbia" from? ColombiaWhich Hispanic country abolished the army? Costa Rica

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What does it mean when Hispanics tap their elbows with their hands?

They are indicating that someone is stingyWhich language is closer to Spanish in many

aspects? PortugueseWhat is the season in Argentina in December? SummerWhat is the religious affiliation of most Hispanic

people? Catholic

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People from Puerto Rico are North American citizens but are not allowed to do what?

Vote in presidential electionsWhy do some Spanish people eat 12 grapes at

midnight on New Year's Eve? For good luckWhat is a quinceañera party? A party to celebrate the 15th birthday of a womanWhat does the white stand for in the Mexican

flag? Religion

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What does Panamá mean? Place of lots of fishWhat festival is celebrated in Pamplona,

Spain in July? the running of the bullsWhen is Holy Week celebrated in Spain? the week before EasterEl Día de los Santos Inocentes is equivalent

to what American day? April Fools Day

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What animal is a symbol of good luck to the Mexicans?

the pigWhen is Día de los Reyes Magos celebrated in

Hispanic countries? January 6What miniature dog originated in Mexico? the ChihuahuaName 2 states with more than 1 million Hispanic

inhabitants? California, Texas, Florida, Illinois

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There are between 450 and 500 million Spanish speakers worldwide, with 40 million of those living in Spain, 360 million in Hispanic America, and more than 35 million in the United States.

• This makes Spanish the second most spoken language in the world after Mandarin Chinese and above English.

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