Hispanic Heritage Month

What dates are we celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month?

• September 1 - October 1

• September 15 - October 15

• January 1 - December 31

• September 1 - September 30

When did we first recognize Hispanic Heritage Month?

• 1968

• 1888

• 2008

• 2018

Hispanic Heritage Month recognizes the contributions and presence of Hispanics and ...

• Cubans

• Alaskans

• Native Americans

• Latinos

Hispanic or Latino refers to Puerto Rican, South or Central American, and other Spanish cultures, regardless of race.

• True

• False

September 15th is NOT the anniversary of which country's independence?

• Costa Rica

• Argentina

• El Salvador

• Honduras

Which country does NOT celebrate its independence on September 15th?

• Guatemala

• Nicaragua

• Costa Rica

• Peru

Mexico, Chile, and Belize celebrate their independence during the month of September.

• True

• False

Columbus Day (Dia de la Raza) is celebrated...

• The second Monday in October

• The first Monday in September

• The third Tuesday in September

• The first Thursday in October

______% of the American population is of Hispanic or Latino origin.

• 25

• 8

• 10

• 18

_____ million Hispanic or Latino persons reside in the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico.

• 3.3

• 10.7

• 1.1

• 5