Hispanic Heritage Month Quiz

When is Hispanic Heritage Month celebrated?

• August 15th to September 15th

• September 15th to October 15th

• October 15th to November 15th

• July 15th to August 15th

Which President extended Hispanic Heritage Week to a month?

• President Lyndon Johnson

• President Bill Clinton

• President Ronald Reagan

• President George Bush

What event does September 16th commemorate in Hispanic Heritage Month?

• The start of the Mexican War of Independence

• The end of the Mexican War of Independence

• The discovery of America by Columbus

• The signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

Which of the following is NOT considered a Hispanic country?

• Mexico

• Chile

• Brazil

• Argentina

Who was the first Latina to serve as a Justice on the US Supreme Court?

• Ruth Bader Ginsburg

• Elena Kagan

• Sandra Day O'Connor

• Sonia Sotomayor

What was the original duration of Hispanic Heritage observance?

• One month

• Two weeks

• One week

• One day

Which law gave parameters for collecting ethnic data in the US?

• Public Law 94-311

• Civil Rights Act

• Voting Rights Act

• Immigration and Nationality Act

Which of the following activities is suggested for celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month?

• Reading a novel

• Trying Latin American recipes

• Visiting a museum

• Learning a new language

Which organization compiles information on the US Hispanic population?

• The United States Census Bureau

• The United Nations

• The World Health Organization

• The International Monetary Fund

What is 'The Grito de Dolores'?

• A traditional Mexican dish

• A type of Spanish music

• A famous Hispanic dance

• A rallying cry for independence