Hispanic Heritage

When did Hispanic Heritage change from a week to a month long celebration?

• in 1968

• in 2016

• in 2000

• in 1988

What makes up a person's heritage?

• history

• culture

• traditions

• all of the above

Which country celebrates its independence over a period of three days?

• Honduras

• Mexico

• United States

• Costa Rica

Why does each country celebrate their independence on a different date?

• They did not want to have the same date as anyone else.

• It is the date that each country gained their independence.

• They did not want to run out of candy.

• They wanted to have their celebrations when the weather was good.

What is the most common language spoken in the world?

• Spanish

• English

• Mandarin Chinese

• French

How was the culture of Spain brought to the Americas?

• Many Spanish explorers brought their ideas, food, culture, and language with them as they explored.

• The American Revolution brought many cultures from Europe during the war.

• The Continental Congress invited the royalty of Spain to share their culture.

• King George III imposed the Stamp Act and taxes on tea.

The state of Colorado got its name from the Spanish language. It means ____________

• colored red

• tar

• fossils

• alamo

Who named Florida?

• Saint Anthony

• Christopher Columbus

• Pascua

• Ponce de Leon

Who became the first female astronaut in 1983?

• Anne Bonny

• Ellen Ochoa

• Sally Ride

• Selena

What did Ellen Ochoa have to do to become an astronaut?

• pay a lot of money

• help Neil Armstrong get to the moon

• earn a lot of awards in elementary school

• study hard, work hard and never give up