Hispanic Heritage Month

Name

Fill in the Blank: This month long event honors the __________, achievements, and rich cultural heritage of Hispanic communities throughout history.

• hopes
• dreams
• thoughts
• contributions

Hispanic Heritage Month is -

• September 15th to October 15th
• October 15th to September 15th
• The entire month of September
• September 1st to October 1st

True or False: The first Hispanic Heritage Month was only a week long.

• True
• False

Which President is credited for starting Hispanic Heritage Month?

• Ronald Reagan
• Abraham Lincoln
• Lyndon B. Johnson
• Barack Obama

Why is September 15th an important date?

• It marks the independence of the United States of America
• It marks the independence of five Latin American countries
• It marks the day the president said Latin Americans should be celebrated
• It marks the day Mexico and Chile celebrate their Independence Day

According to the text, what do communities come together and celebrate during Hispanic Heritage Month?

• a lack of diversity
• art and music from the American Colonies
• the cultures and traditions of Spain
• diverse cultures and traditions

Fill in the blank: This special month offers an opportunity for people of all backgrounds to ___________ and appreciate the cultural diversity that enriches the United States.

• play
• learn
• read
• judge

True or False: Learning about other cultures helps us to foster unity.

• True
• False

Context Clues: A tapestry is a type of _______. (p5)

• sticky tape
• music
• fabric
• clothing