Exploring National Hispanic Heritage Month Facts

When does National Hispanic Heritage Month begin and end?

• August 15th to September 15th

• September 15th to October 15th

• October 15th to November 15th

• July 15th to August 15th

Which countries' independence days coincide with National Hispanic Heritage Month?

• Brazil, Argentina, and Peru

• Paraguay, Uruguay, and Bolivia

• Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica

• Colombia, Venezuela, and Ecuador

Who declared the first Hispanic Heritage Week?

• President Ronald Reagan

• President Bill Clinton

• President George H.W. Bush

• President Lyndon B. Johnson

In what year was Hispanic Heritage Month extended to a month-long celebration?

• 2008

• 1998

• 1988

• 1978

What percentage of the total U.S. population do Hispanics account for?

• 18%

• 10%

• 15%

• 20%

Which state has the largest Hispanic population?

• California

• Florida

• Texas

• New York

Who is the first Cuban-American senator?

• Bob Menendez

• Mel Martinez

• Ted Cruz

• Marco Rubio

Which Hispanic singer is known for the hit song 'Bidi Bidi Bom Bom'?

• Selena Gomez

• Christina Aguilera

• Selena Quintanilla

• Gloria Estefan

Which Hispanic dish is made with mashed avocados?

• Pico de Gallo

• Mole

• Guacamole

• Tamales

What is a common characteristic of Hispanic families?

• They avoid large family gatherings

• They prefer nuclear families

• They value individualism

• They often have close-knit, multi-generational households