Hispanic Heritage Month Quiz

Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the histories, cultures, and contributions of people from which regions?

• Europe, Asia, and Africa

• Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, and South America

• Canada, the United States, and Australia

• Russia, India, and China

According to the 2020 census, how many people in the U.S. are of Hispanic or Latino origin?

• 50 million

• 61.3 million

• 75 million

• 45 million

What percentage of the U.S. population is of Hispanic or Latino origin?

• 25%

• 10%

• 18.5%

• 30%

What does the term "Hispanic" refer to?

• Someone from a Spanish-speaking country

• Someone from Africa

• Someone from Europe

• Someone from Asia

What does the term "Latino" refer to?

• Someone from Latin America

• Someone from Canada

• Someone from the Middle East

• Someone from Australia

When did Hispanic Heritage Month originally begin?

• 1950

• 1968

• 1980

• 1995

Who was the U.S. President when Hispanic Heritage Month was extended to a month-long celebration?

• President Johnson

• President Nixon

• President Reagan

• President Ford

Who was the U.S. President when Hispanic Heritage Month was extended to a full month?

• George H.W. Bush

• Bill Clinton

• Ronald Reagan

• Barack Obama

Why is September 15th significant in Hispanic Heritage Month?

• It is Mexico's Independence Day

• It is the start of Hispanic Heritage Month

• It is the Independence Day of five Latin American countries

• It is a national holiday in Spain

Which countries celebrate their independence during Hispanic Heritage Month?

• Argentina and Peru

• Brazil and Colombia

• Mexico and Chile

• Venezuela and Uruguay