Hispanic Heritage Month

When does Hispanic Heritage Month start?

• October 1st

• September 15th

• November 1st

• August 15th

Why does Hispanic Heritage Month start on September 15th?

• To celebrate Mexican independence

• To coincide with Chile's independence day

• To recognize Latin American countries' independence days

• To honor Hispanic culture and contributions

What is the difference between Hispanic and Latino?

• Hispanic refers to Spanish-speaking countries, while Latino refers to Latin American countries

• Hispanic refers to Latin American countries, while Latino refers to Spanish-speaking countries

• Hispanic and Latino mean the same thing

• Hispanic and Latino are interchangeable terms

Which term is used to describe someone with ancestry in Latin America?

• Hispanic

• Latino

• Latin X

• Chicano

What does the term Latin X represent?

• A gender-neutral term for Latinos

• A term for Brazilians who are not Hispanic

• A term for Afro-Latinos

• A term for Mexican-Americans

What is the purpose of using the term Latin X?

• To acknowledge mixed black and Latino heritage

• To describe a unique identity during the Chicano movement

• To replace the terms Hispanic and Latino

• To use a gender-neutral term in a gendered language

How do many Latinos prefer to identify themselves?

• By their specific country of origin

• By using the term Latin X

• By their mixed black and Latino heritage

• By their unique identity during the Chicano movement