What did the word Hispanic refer to, first?
the people of Hispania
What does the word refer to now?
people, nations, and cultures that have a historical link to Spain
Should the word apply to any Spanish speaking country?
It could be argued
The roots of the word pertain to what region?
the Iberian Peninsula
Does that one word easily name an entire culture?
no
What are the primary distinctions?
the Spanish language and culture
Was Andorra part of Roman Hispania?
yes
Name another area that was part of that region.
Portugal
When did the word Hispanic enter the English language?
the 16th century
The word applies to places once owned by with empire?
Spanish
And where else?
Asia