Hispanic Heritage Month

When is Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrated?

• September

• October

• September 15 - October 15

• September 10-October 10

How many million people make up the Latino population in the United States today, according to the U.S. Census Bureau?

• 50 million

• 60 million

• 70 million

• 80 million

The time frame of Hispanic Heritage month is significant due to what reason?

• Many Central American countries celebrate their independence days during this time

• It was during this month that the US gained territories like Puerto Rico

• A key civil rights activist in Latino history celebrates their birthday during this time

• It is the best time to celebrate Latino food traditions due to produce availability

Economic output of American Latinos would rank ________ in the world if the community were an independent country.

• 3rd

• 4th

• 5th

• 6th

As of opening day in 2023,what percent of Major League Baseball players are Hispanic/Latino?

• 10%

• 15%

• 25%

• 30%

Linda Alvarado purchased a baseball team in the 1990s - becoming the first woman ever to buy a team. Which team did she purchase?

• Kansas City Royals

• Colorado Rockies

• Arizona Diamondbacks

• Miami Marlins

Who was the first Latina to go to space in 1993 as she flew aboard the space shuttle Discovery?

• Sideny Gutierrez

• Serena Aunon-Chancellor

• Ellen Ochoa

• Valtentina Tereshkova

Who is known as the "Queen of Tejano" and was the first Tejano artist to win a Grammy?

• Selena

• Lydia Mendoza

• Jennifer Pena

• Patsy Torres

What is the name of the civil rights activist who was a leader to fight to improve working and living conditions of farm workers in the US? He went on to co-found the National Farm Workers Association.

• Gilbert Padilla

• Larry Itliong

• Dolores Huerta

• Cesar Chavez

American culture has long included Mexican American cuisine through the popularity of Tex-Mex-style restaurants. Who was one of the early entrepreneurs who helped transform this style of food?

She opened a restaurant in 1928 and it was later expanded into the El Chico Tex-Mex restaurant chain that operates globally.

• Adelaida Cuellar
• Maria Gonzalez
• Juanita Rodriguez
• Carlos Martinez