Exploring the Significance of Hispanic Heritage Month

Who first proclaimed National Hispanic Heritage Week?

• President Lyndon B. Johnson

• President Ronald Reagan

• President John F. Kennedy

• President Richard Nixon

In what year was National Hispanic Heritage Week first proclaimed?

• 1988

• 1968

• 1978

• 1958

Which president expanded Hispanic Heritage Week to a month?

• President Bill Clinton

• President George H. W. Bush

• President Jimmy Carter

• President Ronald Reagan

Hispanic Heritage Month begins on September 15th to coincide with the independence anniversaries of which countries?

• Venezuela, Ecuador, and Bolivia

• Brazil, Peru, and Colombia

• Costa Rica, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Honduras, and Guatemala

• Mexico, Chile, and Argentina

What is celebrated on September 16th during Hispanic Heritage Month?

• Puerto Rican Day

• Colombian Independence Day

• Chilean Independence Day

• Mexican Independence Day

According to the Census Bureau, how many Hispanics live in the U.S.?

• Over 50 million

• Over 62 million

• Over 70 million

• Over 80 million

Which U.S. county has the largest concentration of Hispanics?

• Miami-Dade County

• Harris County

• Cook County

• Los Angeles County

How many Americans self-identify as Afro-Latinos according to the Pew Research Center survey?

• 4 million

• 5 million

• 7 million

• 6 million

What are some common ways to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month?

• Sports, music, and parades

• Art, dancing, and food

• Travel, shopping, and festivals

• Lectures, movies, and books

Who is the presenter of the video?

• Lester Holt

• George Stephanopoulos

• Anderson Cooper

• David Muir