Hispanic Heritage Month Quiz

Why is Hispanic Heritage Month celebrated?

• To learn about Hispanic culture at home

• To recognize Hispanic contributions to American society

• To celebrate only Mexican culture

• To promote Spanish language learning

What percentage of the U.S. population is Hispanic?

• 30%

• 17%

• 10%

• 25%

When was Hispanic Heritage Month expanded to 30 days?

• 1998

• 1988

• 1978

• 1968

Which countries celebrate their independence in mid-September?

• Colombia and Venezuela

• Spain and Portugal

• Costa Rica and El Salvador

• Brazil and Argentina

What is the difference between Hispanic and Latino identities?

• Hispanic is a race, Latino is an ethnicity

• Hispanic is a nationality, Latino is a culture

• Hispanic includes Brazil, Latino excludes it

• Hispanic refers to language, Latino to geography

What is a common misconception about Latinx people?

• All of the above

• They all speak Spanish

• They all are Catholic

• They all eat spicy food

What is a common stereotype about Hispanic food?

• It's all about tacos

• It's all about sushi

• It's all about rice and beans

• It's all about pasta

What is a misconception about Hispanic appearance?

• Hispanics all look the same

• All Hispanics have dark skin

• All Hispanics have light skin

• Hispanics can have diverse appearances

Where was the speaker born and raised?

• Miami, Florida

• El Paso, Texas

• San Juan, Puerto Rico

• Mexico City, Mexico

Who arrived in Florida before English settlers?

• Christopher Columbus

• Ponse de León

• Hernán Cortés

• Francisco Pizarro