Hispanic Heritage Quiz

In what year did the U.S. begin celebrating Hispanic Heritage Week?

• 1957

• 1983

• 1968

• 1932

In what year did President Ronald Reagan extend Hispanic Heritage Week into a 30-day period?

• 1988

• 1982

• 1975

• 1990

When is National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrated in the U.S.?

• July 15 – Aug. 15

• Sept. 15 – Oct. 15

• Jan. 15 – Feb. 15

• Nov. 15 – Dec. 15

Which country does not celebrate its independence day on September 15th: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama?

When is Mexico’s Independence Day?

• February 2

• May 5

• September 16

• December 16

Which country in South America celebrates it’s independence on Sept. 18?

• Chile

• Ecuador

• Argentina

• Bolivia

Which three of the following six states have the largest Hispanic populations: Texas, New Mexico, Florida, California, New York, Nevada?

Which of the following countries is not a Spanish-speaking country?

• Uruguay

• Brazil

• Venezuela

• Peru

Which is the largest group of Central Americans in the U.S.?

• Salvadorans

• Guatemalans

• Hondurans

• Panamanians

What is the most common Hispanic last name in the U.S.?

• Perez

• Hernandez

• Lopez

• Garcia