When is National Hispanic Heritage Month observed in the United States?
a) September 1 - October 1
b) September 8 - October 8
c) September 15 - October 15
d) None of the above
Which is the Spanish-speaking country with the largest population?
a) Mexico
b) Dominican Republic
c) Puerto Rico
d) Guatemala
Name this famous Columbian singer:
Shakira.
Name this celebrity/singer/actress:
Selena Gomez
True or False: National Hispanic Heritage Month histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central and South America.
True.
This is the longest river in South America.
The Amazon.
Cuba.
She is a Cuban-born American singer and songwriter:
Camila Cabello.
Name this celebrity/singer/actress:
Jennifer Lopez (Jlo)
Who was the U.S. President started to observe Hispanic Heritage Week in 1968?
a) President Lyndon B. Johnson
b) President Ronald Reagan
c) President Jimmy Carter
d) None of the above
List three countries that are considered Hispanic.
Argentina, Chile, Columbia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rican, Spain, Uruguay, and Venezuela.
Mexico.
He is a Panamanian-American baseball player - who played 19 years with the Yankees, was 5-time World Series Champion, and the 1999 MVP.
Mariano Rivera.
She is known for her initials as AOC and is an American politician and activist. She has served as the United States representative for New York's 14th Congressional District since 2019, as a member of the Democratic Party.
Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez
Who was the U.S. President that expanded Hispanic Heritage in 1988 to cover a 30 day period?
a) President Ronald Reagan
b) President Jimmy Carter
c) President Lyndon B. Johnson
d) None of the above
Which country celebrates Cinco de Mayo?
A) Brazil
B) Puerto Rico
C) Mexico
D) El Salvador
Columbia.
Who is this Mexican painter known for her many portraits, self-portraits, and works inspired by the nature and artifacts of Mexico?
Frida Kahlo.
Name this Puerto-Rican American judge who is the first Hispanic and Latina Supreme Court Justice in the United States history.
Sonia Sotomayor
What date is the end of Hispanic Heritage Month?
b) October 14
c) October 15
d) None of the above
Which country contains the Amazon Rainforest?
Brazil with 60% , Peru with 13%, Colombia with 10%, and with minor amounts in Bolivia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, and Venezuela
Spain.
Name this Spanish painter, sculptor, printmaker, and theater designer who spent most of his time in France.
Pablo Picasso.
Name this American composer, lyricist, actor, and filmmaker. He is known for creating Broadway musicals such as "Hamilton" and "In the Heights" - as well as the soundtrack of "Encanto."
Lin-Manuel Miranda.