Heritage Months & Observances
The month of the year that is designated as Black History Month in the United States and Canada.
February.
Which nation celebrates its Independence Day on July 14, commonly referred to as Bastille Day?
France
What is the capital city of Japan?
Tokyo.
Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. On what exact calendar date is it celebrated annually?
June 19th.
Who was the first African American President of the United States?
Barack Obama.
This month is officially recognized in the U.S. as Hispanic Heritage Month.
September 15 to October 15?
Grito de Dolores marks the beginning of Mexico's War of Independence. On what date is Mexican Independence Day celebrated?
September 16.
Which continent has the highest linguistic diversity in the world, with over 2,000 distinct native languages spoken?
Africa.
Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is a major holiday observed primarily by followers of which major world religion?
Hinduism (also celebrated by Jains, Sikhs, and Buddhists).
Who became the first woman to win a Nobel Prize (and remains the only person to win Nobel Prizes in two different scientific fields)?
Marie Curie.
Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month takes place during this month of the year.
May.
Which Caribbean island nation gained its independence from France in 1804, becoming the first independent republic in Latin America?
Haiti
What is the only country in South America whose official language is Dutch?
Suriname.
What is the name of the traditional 3-day holiday marking the end of Ramadan in Islamic tradition?
Eid al-Fitr.
Who was the first female Associate Justice appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court, serving from 1981 to 2006?
Sandra Day O'Connor.
Which month is women's history month?
March.
On August 14 and August 15, two neighboring South Asian nations celebrate their independence from British rule one day apart. Name both countries.
Pakistan (August 14) and India (August 15).
What is the largest landlocked country in the world by land area?
Kazakhstan.
The ancient spring holiday of Nowruz marks the Persian New Year. Around which astronomical event does it always occur?
The Vernal (Spring) Equinox (around March 20–21).
Which Pakistani activist for female education became the youngest person ever to receive a Nobel Peace Prize at age 17?
Malala Yousafzai.
Native American Heritage Month is celebrated in November. In what year was it officially designated by President George H.W. Bush?
1990.
On September 15, 1821, five Central American nations declared independence from Spain together. Name at least three of them.
Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua.
Which transcontinental country is separated from mainland Europe by the Bosporus Strait?
Turkey.
Lunar New Year is celebrated across East and Southeast Asia. Which 15-day festival marks the final day of Lunar New Year celebrations with illuminated displays?
The Lantern Festival (Yuanxiao Festival).
who became the first African American woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature?
Toni Morrison.