Dates
When does Hispanic Heritage Month start?
September 15th
Oscar De La Hoya is a boxer
True
Who was Jose Hernandez?
1. A famous baseball player
2. The inventor of tacos and burritos
3. An astronaut
4. A salsa singer
3. An astronaut
What is the highest waterfall in the world called?
1. The big dipper
2. Valapariso
3. Philadelphia
4. Angel Falls
4. Angel Falls
We celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month because we like Mexican food.
False
What months do we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month?
September and October
Mexican Independence Day is like the American holiday 4th of July
True
Who did Mexico gain their independence from?
1. Spain
2. Chile
3. United States
4. Canada
1. Spain
Who is Sonia Sotomayer?
1. Singer
2. Astronaut
3. Justice on the United States Supreme Court
4. Doctor
3. Justice on the United States Supreme Court
Mexico gained their independence from Spain.
True
When does Hispanic Heritage Month end?
October 15th
True
When is Mexico's independence day?
1. September 30th
2. December 15th
3. September 16th
4. July 4th
3. September 16th
Who is Oscar De La Hoya?
1. Boxer
2. Teacher at MaST 2
3. Scientist
4. President
Boxer
Name 4 Hispanic singers
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Ricky Martin
Selena
Celia Cruz
Bad Bunny
When is Mexico's independence day?
September 16th
Hispanic Heritage Month starts in August.
False
Why do we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month?
1. Because we like Mexican food.
2. To celebrate the customs, legacies, and achievements of people with hispanic roots.
3.To have big parties
4. To celebrate Mexico gaining independence from Spain.
2. To celebrate the customs, legacies, and achievements of people with hispanic roots.
On September 16, 1810, a priest spoke out against the Spanish people ruling. What happened afterwards?
1. They threw a party
2. Mexico fought for their independence from Spain
3. They played with a piñata
2. Mexico fought for their independence from Spain
How do you say Mexican Independence Day in Spanish?
Dia de la Independencia
What do Mexicans say for Independence day?
Hispanic Heritage month is not celebrated in the United States
False
Which of these countries are not Hispanic (1 )?
1. Mexico
2. Cuba
3. Uruguay
4. France
France
In 1960, among the 50 states, California had the highest proportion of Hispanic residents (38.7 percent). What state tops the list today
California
Texas
Mexico
New Mexico
New Mexico
Who was the first Hispanic player to be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame?
Javy Baez
Sammy Sosa
Roberto Clemete
Michael Jordan