Hispanic Heritage Month (General Quiz)

In September of 1968, which US President authorized Hispanic Heritage Week?

En septiembre de 1968, ¿qué presidente de los Estados Unidos autorizó la Semana de la Herencia Hispana?

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In 2021, the United States had a Hispanic population of over 62 _______.

En 2021, Estados Unidos tenía una población hispana de más de 62 ______.

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Answer explanation

Source: US Census - https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/sis/resources/hispanic-heritage-ff.pdf

About 4 out of 10 people in Texas are Hispanic. Do your best to draw the state of Texas. / Alrededor de 4 de cada 10 personas en Texas son hispanos. Haz tu mejor esfuerzo para dibujar el estado de Texas.

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Match the famous Hispanic American to their accomplishment. / Une al famoso hispanoamericano con su logro.

• Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez - The youngest woman ever elected to Congress.

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• Sonia Sotomayor - The first Hispanic American to sit on the Supreme Court.

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• Ellen Ochoa - first Hispanic American female astronaut in space.

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• Selena Quintanilla - One of the most celebrated Mexican American entertainers.

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• Roberto Clemente - The first Hispanic American to win a World Series as a starting baseball player.

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Answer explanation

Sources: https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/sis/resources/hispanic-heritage-ff.pdf

https://www.kaplanpathways.com/blog/7-influential-hispanic-americans-to-admire/

5 Latin American Countries celebrate their Independence on Sept. 15. Can you guess the rest of these? / 5 países latinoamericanos celebran su independencia el 15 de septiembre. ¿Puedes adivinar el resto?

1. Costa Rica

2. El Salvador

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4. ?

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Answer explanation

https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/sis/resources/hispanic-heritage-ff.pdf