Hispanic Heritage Month
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Hispanic Heritage Month
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Hispanic Heritage Month
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True or False
Hispanic and Latino mean the same thing
False
Hispanic refers to someone from or with ancestors from a Spanish-speaking country. It includes people from Spain and Equatorial Guinea.
Latino refers to someone from or with ancestors from a country in of Latin origin, usually Latin America. This term includes some non-Spanish-speaking countries such as Brazil
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Name this celebrity
Jennifer Lopez
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Hispanic heritage month begins on this day.
15
Why do we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in the middle of the month?
It begins in the middle of the month because the national Independence day of several Latin American countries, specifically Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua.
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Name this celebrity
George Lopez
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What is Hispanic & Latino Heritage Month?
Hispanic & Latino Heritage Month celebrates the histories, cultures and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans past and present.
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Which is the Spanish-speaking country with the largest population?
Mexico
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Name this celebrity
Danny Trejo
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Hispanic heritage month ends on this day.
25
Christ The Redeemer is a well-known statue. In which country can you find it?
Brazil
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Name this Celebrity
Eugenio Derbez
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What year was Hispanic Heritage recognized by Congress?
1968 - was initially recognized as Hispanic Heritage Week
1988 - expanded to an entire month