9/20 Hispanic Heritage Month

Approximately, how many Hispanics are living in the US today?

• 25.5 million

• 5 million

• 65.6 million

• 100,000

Latino refers to someone from or with ancestors from a country in of Latin origin, usually Latin America. This term includes some non-Spanish-speaking countries such as Brazil.

• True

• False

Hispanic refers to someone from or with ancestors from a Spanish-speaking country. It includes people from Spain and Equatorial Guinea.

• True

• False

People whose origins are from this country are not considered Hispanic.

• Colombia

• Brazil

• Mexico

• Costa Rica

Which countries' independence is represented during Hispanic Heritage Month?

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

• Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Venezuela, and Uruguay

• Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, Germany, and England

• China, Japan, India, Australia, Canada, and Russia

How long does Hispanic Heritage Month last?

• One month

• Two months

• Three months

• Four months

What is the main purpose of Hispanic Heritage Month?

• To celebrate the achievements, histories, traditions, and cultural diversity of Hispanic and Latin American individuals

• To promote Hispanic and Latin American businesses

• To advocate for immigration reform

• To raise awareness about social issues affecting Hispanic and Latin American communities

When was the first time Hispanic Heritage Week (now Hispanic Heritage Month) was celebrated in the U.S.?

• 1968

• 1988

• 1998

• 1908

From which country did Latin American countries declare their independence?

• Italy

• Spain

• France

• United States

Who was the US President who established HIspanic Heritage Month?

• Henry Ford
• FDR
• Ronald Reagan
• George W. Bush