9/20 Hispanic Heritage Month

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Approximately, how many Hispanics are living in the US today? Options: 25.5 million, 5 million, 65.6 million, 100,000

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65.6 million

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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.

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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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Which countries' independence is represented during Hispanic Heritage Month?

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Chile, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Nicaragua

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How long does Hispanic Heritage Month last?

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One month

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What is the main purpose of Hispanic Heritage Month?

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To celebrate the achievements, histories, traditions, and cultural diversity of Hispanic and Latin American individuals

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When was the first time Hispanic Heritage Week (now Hispanic Heritage Month) was celebrated in the U.S.?

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1968

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From which country did Latin American countries declare their independence?

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Spain

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Who was the US President who established Hispanic Heritage Month?

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Ronald Reagan