Hispanic Heritage Month

When is National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrated?

• September 15th to October 15th

• September 15th to November 15th

• October 15th to November 15th

• May 5th to June 5th

American observe this time (Hispanic Heritage Month) by celebrating......

• their failures as a people.

• the culture and history of their ancestors.

• only famous people that were born in Mexico.

• the accomplishments of people born in the United States.

The celebration honors the contributions that came from

• Mexico

• Italy

• Spain

• England

• Central Mexico

The reason why the September 15th date is important is because it is the anniversary of the Independence of five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and El Salvador.

• True

• False

How do families celebrate Hispanic heritage Month?

• with picnics and outdoor activities

• visiting museums and eating food from the countries

• with fireworks and gifts

• attending festivals

What nations did the Hispanic countries gain their independence from?

• Spain

• France

• Germany

On what day is El Dia de la Raza held?

• October 12th

• October 1st

• October 15th

Hispanic settler were among the first explorers of the New World.

• True

• False

Who was the first president to create Hispanic Heritage recognition for the various communities?

• Ronald Reagan

• George Washington

• Lyndon B. Johnson

• Cesar Chavez

Mexico gained their independence when?

• Sept 16th

• October 16th

• Sept 20th

• July 4th