National Hispanic Heritage Month Quiz

When is the National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrated every year in the United States?

• Sep 15 to Oct 15
• Nov 1 to Dec 1
• Jun 15 to Jul 15
• Aug 15 - Sep 15

Why does National Hispanic Heritage Month start on September 15?

• It's just a random date
• It's the start of autumn
• It's when Americans discovered Latin America
• It's the anniversary of independence for several Latin American countries

When does Chile celebrate its Independence Day?

• January 1
• July 4
• December 25
• September 18

When does Mexico celebrate its Independence Day?

• September 19
• September 16
• October 12
• July 4

How is Grito de Dolores traditionally celebrated?

• By a loud cry in town squares
• By planting trees
• Silently with personal reflection
• By aggressive demonstrations

Which U.S. president first proclaimed National Hispanic Heritage Week?

• George Washington
• John F. Kennedy
• Lyndon B. Johnson
• Ronald Reagan

Which U.S. president signed the law extending the celebration to a month?

• George W. Bush
• Bill Clinton
• Barack Obama
• Ronald Reagan

Which country's Independence Day is celebrated on September 16 and is recognized during the National Hispanic Heritage Month?

• Costa Rica
• Mexico
• Spain
• Guatemala

When is Día de la Raza or “Race Day” celebrated?

• October 12
• October 15
• October 25
• October 1

Which U.S. state has the largest Hispanic population?

• New York
• Florida
• California
• Texas

Who is Julia Alvarez?

• An actress
• A painter
• A poet and an author
• A singer

Who was the first-ever Hispanic American woman to win an Academy Award?

• Salma Hayek
• Fernanda Montenegro
• Adriana Barraza
• Rita Moreno

Frida Kahlo Museum is located in her hometown. Where is it?

• Bogotá
• Caracas
• Guatemala City
• Mexico City

Who was Cesar Chavez?

• A famed musician
• A famous politician
• A labor leader and civil rights activist
• A renowned painter