Hispanic Heritage Month

What year was the initial law signed to celebrate Hispanic Heritage contributions to the U.S.?

• 1932

• 1968

• 1987

• 1922

Complete these lyrics to this song:

Wherever you ______ from wherever you _______

En todo el mundo ______ bright like a ______

(a)  

Hispanic Heritage Month started in what city and state?

• Washington, D.C.

• Houston, Texas

• Los Angeles, California

• Mexico City, Mexico

Which U.S. president signed the law to establish Hispanic Heritage Week?

• John F. Kennedy

• Lyndon B. Johnson

• Richard Nixon

• Gerald Ford

In what month does Hispanic Heritage Month end?

• August

• September

• October

• November

Who was the US President who established Hispanic Heritage Month?

• Henry Ford

• Barack Obama

• Ronald Reagan

• George W. Bush

How long was Hispanic Heritage celebrated before it was expanded in 1988?

• One week

• Two weeks

• Three weeks

• Four weeks

Complete these next three words to the song:

Dance dance dance __ ___ ______

(a)  

Why is Hispanic Heritage Month celebrated in September and October?

• It is the independence anniversary of some Spanish-speaking countries.

• Those months were the closest to 5 de Mayo celebration and before Thanksgiving celebrations.

Two of the singers/dancers mentioned in the song were:

• Shakira & Ellen Ochoa

• Carlos Santana & Shakira

• Frida Khalo & Sugar

• Chairo & Selena