Understanding Latino, Hispanic, and Spanish Terms

When is National Hispanic Heritage Month observed in the United States?

• August 15th to September 15th

• September 1st to September 30th

• September 15th to October 15th

• October 1st to October 31st

Which US President expanded Hispanic Heritage Week to a full month?

• President Lyndon B. Johnson

• President Ronald Reagan

• President Richard Nixon

• President Jimmy Carter

What does the term "Hispanic" primarily refer to?

• People from Latin American countries.

• People who speak Spanish.

• People from countries colonized by Spain.

• People from countries in Central and South America.

What does the term "Latino" primarily refer to?

• People from Spanish-speaking countries.

• People from Latin America.

• People who speak a Romance language.

• People from countries in Europe and Africa.

What is a key distinction between the terms "Latino" and "Hispanic"?

• Latino refers to people from countries that speak Spanish, while Hispanic refers to people from Latin America.

• Hispanic refers to people from countries that speak Spanish, while Latino refers to people from Latin America.

• Latino includes Spain, while Hispanic does not.

• Hispanic includes Brazil, while Latino does not.

When referring to a group of people, what does the term "Spanish" specifically indicate?

• People who speak the Spanish language.

• People from any Spanish-speaking country.

• People from Spain.

• People of Castilian descent.

Which famous Broadway writer and actor, known for creating "Hamilton," is from Puerto Rico?

• Shakira

• Ozuna

• Lin Manuel Miranda

• J Balvin

Who was the first Hispanic member of the Supreme Court, appointed in 2009?

• Camila Cabello

• Sonia Sotomayor

• Lupita Nyong'o

• Mariano Rivera