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7. 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? Independence Where is the musical rhythm called "La cumbia" from? Colombia Which Hispanic country abolished the army? Costa Rica

8. What does it mean when Hispanics tap their elbows with their hands? They are indicating that someone is stingy Which language is closer to Spanish in many aspects? Portuguese What is the season in Argentina in December? Summer What is the religious affiliation of most Hispanic people? Catholic

9. People from Puerto Rico are North American citizens but are not allowed to do what? Vote in presidential elections Why do some Spanish people eat 12 grapes at midnight on New Year's Eve? For good luck What is a quinceañera party? A party to celebrate the 15th birthday of a woman What does the white stand for in the Mexican flag? Religion

10. What does Panamá mean? Place of lots of fish What festival is celebrated in Pamplona, Spain in July? the running of the bulls When is Holy Week celebrated in Spain? the week before Easter El Día de los Santos Inocentes is equivalent to what American day? April Fools Day

11. What animal is a symbol of good luck to the Mexicans? the pig When is Día de los Reyes Magos celebrated in Hispanic countries? January 6 What miniature dog originated in Mexico? the Chihuahua Name 2 states with more than 1 million Hispanic inhabitants? California, Texas, Florida, Illinois

12. 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.