Hispanic Heritage Month

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What day does Hispanic Heritage Month begin?

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September 15th

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How many Spanish-speaking countries are there?

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21

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What country is this? Guatemala, Puerto Rico, Panama, Mexico

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Panama

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What country is this? United States, Ecuador, Belize, Mexico

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Mexico

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Which date marks the end of Hispanic Heritage Month?

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October 15th

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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 or False?

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True

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

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True

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People whose origins are from this country are not considered Hispanic. Options: Colombia, Brazil, Mexico, Costa Rica

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Brazil

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President Ronald Reagan extended it to Hispanic Heritage Month in 1988.

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True

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In 1968, Congress authorized then-president Lyndon B. Johnson to declare National Hispanic Heritage Week for the week.

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true