Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

According to the passage, when is Hispanic Heritage Month celebrated in the United States?

• Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15.

• Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from July 4 to August 4.

• Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from May 1 to May 31.

• Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from November 1 to November 30.

Why was the time period of September 15 to October 15 chosen for Hispanic Heritage Month?

• Because many Latin American countries celebrate their independence during these days.

• Because it marks the end of the harvest season in Latin America.

• Because it coincides with the founding of the United Nations.

• Because it is the traditional time for Hispanic festivals in Spain.

What is one way people celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, as described in the passage?

• People celebrate with food, music, dance, festivals, and parades.

• People stay at home and do not participate in any activities.

• People only read books and do not engage in any celebrations.

• People avoid any kind of music or dance during the month.

Who was the first Hispanic woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court?

• Ellen Ochoa

• Dolores Huerta

• Sonia Sotomayor

Exercise 2: True or False Decide whether the statements are true or false. 1) Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 1 to October 1.

• True

• False

Decide whether the statements are true or false. 3) Mariachi music is NOT part of Hispanic culture.

• True

• False

Exercise 2: True or False Decide whether the statements are true or false. 4) Folklorico is a type of traditional dance.

• True

• False

Hispanic Heritage Month is:

• a month to celebrate the histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic Americans

• a month dedicated to learning Spanish language only

• a month for celebrating only Mexican culture

• a month for honoring European heritage

Who was César Chávez and what did he work for, according to the passage?

• César Chávez worked hard for the rights of farmworkers.

• César Chávez was a famous musician who promoted jazz music.

• César Chávez was a scientist who discovered a new planet.

• César Chávez was a chef known for his unique recipes.

List two cultural traditions that are important during Hispanic Heritage Month.

• Food and dance (other correct answers: music, traditional dances, festivals, parades)

• Watching American football and eating hot dogs

• Celebrating Oktoberfest and wearing lederhosen

• Observing Lunar New Year and dragon dances