Hispanic Heritage Month Quiz (reading response)

When is Hispanic Heritage Month celebrated in the United States?

• August 15 - September 15

• October 15 - November 15

• September 15 - October 15

• September 1 - September 30

The term "Latino" is used by the National Museum of the American Latino to describe U.S. residents with cultural ties to what regions?

• Spain and Mexico

• Latin America and the Caribbean

• Central America and Spain

• South America and Portugal

Which civil rights activist co-founded the National Farm Workers Association?

• Roberto Clemente

• Lin-Manuel Miranda

• Cesar Chavez

• Linda Alvarado

Who was the first Latina to serve on the Supreme Court?

• Dr. Ellen Ochoa

• Celia Cruz

• Sonia Sotomayor

• Linda Alvarado

What is the difference between "Hispanic" and "Latino"?

• Hispanic refers to people from Spain, while Latino refers to people from Latin America.

• Hispanic refers to a connection to the Spanish language, while Latino refers to a connection to Latin America or the Caribbean.

• Hispanic is a cultural term, while Latino is a racial term.

• The terms are exactly the same and can be used interchangeably in all contexts.

Who is known as the "Queen of Salsa" and was instrumental in popularizing salsa music?

• Dr. Ellen Ochoa

• Celia Cruz

• Sonia Sotomayor

• Linda Alvarado

Who was the first Latina to go to space?

• Dr. Ellen Ochoa

• Sonia Sotomayor

• Lin-Manuel Miranda

• Roberto Clemente

Who was the first woman and first Hispanic MLB team owner?

• Celia Cruz

• Roberto Clemente

• Linda Alvarado

• Cesar Chavez

In which year was Hispanic Heritage Week expanded to a month-long celebration?

• 1968

• 1975

• 1988

• 1992

Why does Hispanic Heritage Month in the middle of September?

• Hispanic Heritage Month starts in the middle of September to align with the independence days of several Latin American countries.
• Hispanic Heritage Month starts in January to celebrate New Year's.
• It begins in the middle of September to honor the harvest season.
• Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated in December to coincide with las Posadas.