Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: Fun Facts and Traditions

What is the main reason the characters are practicing Spanish?

• They are planning a trip to Spain.

• It is Hispanic Heritage Month.

• They have a Spanish exam coming up.

• They want to impress their friends.

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Who signed the National Hispanic Heritage Week bill in 1968?

• President Ronald Reagan

• President Lyndon B. Johnson

• President John F. Kennedy

• President Richard Nixon

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In what year was National Hispanic Heritage Week extended to a month?

• 2000

• 1968

• 1997

• 1988

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Which date marks the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month?

• September 16th

• September 15th

• October 15th

• September 18th

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Which country celebrates its independence on September 16th?

• Mexico

• Chile

• Belize

• Guatemala

Where is the El Barrio Latin Jazz Festival held?

• Los Angeles

• Miami

• The Bronx, New York

• San Antonio

What percentage of the U.S. population is made up of Hispanics?

• 10%

• 30%

• 18%

• 25%

Which state has the largest group of Hispanics from the Dominican Republic?

• Texas

• New York

• California

• Florida

What is the second most spoken language in the United States?

• French

• Chinese

• Spanish

• German

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Which of the following is NOT a popular Hispanic dish mentioned?

• Tortillas

• Tamales

• Tacos

• Sushi

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