Hispanic Heritage Month

1.- How do you say "Hispanic Heritage Month" in Spanish?

• Mes de la Herencia Hispana

• Día de la Herencia Hispana

• Semana de la Herencia Hispana

2.- Who started this "celebration" here in the USA and in what year?

• President Ronald Reagan in 1988.

• President Lyndon Johnson in 1968.

3.- Verdadero (True) o Falso (False): This "celebration" in the USA started as a WEEK. Years later, it became a MONTH.

• Verdadero

• Falso

4.- When does this "celebration" begin?

• July 15th

• August 15th

• September 15th

• October 15th

5.- When does this "celebration" end?

• September 15th

• October 15th

• November 15th

• December 15th

6.- What is the purpose of this "celebration"?

7.- What does "Hispanic" mean?

• The person was born in España (Spain).

• The person was born in a country where the official language is Spanish.

• Technically, both answers are correct.

8.- Is HISPANIC the same thing as LATINO?

• Sí (Yes)

• No (No)

9.- Which of the following countries is HISPANIC and LATINO?

• Venezuela

• Portugal

• España (Spain)

• Guinea Ecuatorial (Equatorial Guinea=

10.- Which of the following countries is LATINO but not HISPANIC?

• México

• Colombia

• Panamá

• Brasil