Hispanic Heritage Month Trivia!

Hispanic Heritage Month- General

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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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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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Which is the Spanish-speaking country with the largest population?

Mexico

25

Christ The Redeemer is a well-known statue. In which country can you find it?

Brazil

Hispanic Heritage Month- Celebrities

10

Name this celebrity

Jennifer Lopez

15

Name this celebrity

George Lopez

20

Name this celebrity

Danny Trejo

25

Name this Celebrity

Eugenio Derbez

Hispanic Heritage Month

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Hispanic heritage month begins on this day.

15

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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Hispanic heritage month ends on this day.

25

What year was Hispanic Heritage recognized by Congress?

1968 - was initially recognized as Hispanic Heritage Week

1988 - expanded to an entire month