Hispanic Heritage Month

1. What is the significance of September 15th in Hispanic Heritage Month?

• 1. It is the day when Hispanic Heritage Month was established.

• 1. It is the birthday of President Lyndon B. Johnson.

• 1. It marks the anniversary of the independence of several Latin American countries.

• 1. It is the day when President Ronald Reagan expanded Hispanic Heritage Month to a month-long celebration.

1. What is one example of Hispanic artistic expression?

• Mural art

• Music genres like salsa and tango

• Visual arts

• All of the above

1. What is the purpose of Hispanic Heritage Month?

• 1. To celebrate the birthday of President Lyndon B. Johnson.

• 1. To recognize the contributions, culture, and history of Hispanic and Latino Americans.

• 1. To promote the Spanish language in the United States.

• 1. To commemorate the independence of Spain.

1. What is the difference between the terms 'Hispanic,' 'Latino,' and 'Latinx'?

• 1. 'Hispanic' refers to people from Spanish-speaking countries, 'Latino' refers to people with cultural and geographical connections to Latin America, and 'Latinx' is a more inclusive term that does not specify gender.

• 1. 'Hispanic' refers to people from Spanish-speaking countries, 'Latino' refers to people with cultural and geographical connections to Latin America, and 'Latinx' is a term used to describe people who speak languages other than Spanish.

• 1. 'Hispanic' refers to people from Latin America, 'Latino' refers to people from Spain, and 'Latinx' is a term used to describe people of mixed race.

• 1. Hispanic' refers to people from Latin America, 'Latino' refers to people from Spain, and 'Latinx' is a term used to describe people who speak languages other than Spanish.

1. What is one way to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month?

• 1. Cook traditional Hispanic dishes from various countries.

• 1. Learn a few basic Spanish phrases.

• 1. Read literature from Hispanic authors.

• 1. All of the above.

1. What is one example of a Hispanic author?

   1. Gabriel García Márquez

   2. Isabel Allende

   3. Sandra Cisneros

   4. All of the above.

• 1. Gabriel García Márquez

• 1. Isabel Allende

• 1. Sandra Cisneros

• 1. All of the above.

1. What is the main purpose of Hispanic Heritage Month?

• 1. 1. To celebrate the rich tapestry of Hispanic and Latino cultures.

• 1. To promote the Spanish language in the United States.

• 1. To commemorate the independence of Latin American countries.

• 1. To honor the past achievements of Hispanic and Latino Americans.

1. What is the purpose of understanding the terms 'Hispanic,' 'Latino,' and 'Latinx' before exploring Hispanic Heritage Month?

• 1. To encourage the use of the term 'Hispanic' over 'Latino' and 'Latinx.'

• 1. To clarify the difference between these terms and avoid confusion.

• 1. To emphasize the importance of language in Hispanic culture.

• 1. To learn basic Spanish phrases.

1. In which field have Hispanic and Latino Americans made significant contributions?

• 1. Astronomy and Mythology

• 1. Botany

• 1. Geography

• 1. Various fields, including business, technology, science, politics, and sports.

1. What is the role of figures like Gabriel García Márquez and Isabel Allende in world literature?

   1. They are linguists who study language development.

   2. They are artists known for their visual contributions.

   3. They have made significant impacts on world literature with their writing.

   4. They are famous musicians.

• 1. They are linguists who study language development.

• 1. They are artists known for their visual contributions.

• 1. They have made significant impacts on world literature with their writing.

• 1. They are famous musicians.