Important Dates
When does National Hispanic Month start?
September 15
What flag has green, white and red with a golden eagle?
Mexico
Why does Hispanic Heritage Month start on September 15?
It commemorates the Independence Day of many Latin American Countries.
Before HHM expanded to a month, how long was it?
a week
When does Hispanic Heritage Month end?
October 15
What flag is has light blue and white strips with a sun in the middle?
argentina
Name two ways you could celebrate HHM?
festivals, have cultural foods, watch latino/a films, listen to latino/a music
How many Spanish-Speaking countries are there?
There are 21 Spanish-speaking countries
When is Mexicos Independence Day?
September 15/16
Which flag has red and white strips and a blue triangle on the left side with a white star?
Puerto Rico
Who expanded Hispanic Heritage appreciation to a month?
President Ronald Reagan
What popular holiday is mistaken for Mexicos Independence day?
Cinco de Mayo
What year was the idea of a Hispanic Heritage celebration introduced?
1968
Which flag has has dark blue stripes with 5 stars in the middle white strip?
Honduras
Name 3 of the 5 countries who's independence is on September 15
Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua
About what percentage on the U.S population identifies as Hispanic?
about 20%
When was Hispanic Heritage month changed to a month?
1988
Which flag has white and blue strips with a white square on the top left with a yellow sun?
uruguay
What is the 2023 Hispanic Heritage Month theme?
Latinos: Driving Prosperity, Power and Progress in America
Who was the first Latina in space?
Ellen Ochoa