Hispanic Heritage Month Trivia

When is Hispanic Heritage Month celebrated?

• September 15 - October 15
• January
• August
• March

What does the president of Mexico do every year on Independents Day?

• He stands on the balcony of the National Palace in Mexico City and rings the bell Hidalgo used in 1810.

• He recites the speech "Grito de Dolores"

• Both options above

• None of the options listed

Why does Hispanic Heritage Month begin on September 15th?

• It was the day Mexico gained its independence.

• It was the day one of the presidents started it

• Cinco de Mayo was already taken

• Many Latin American countries have their independence day this day

Which Latin American countries celebrate their independence day on September 15th?

• Mexico, Chile, and Colombia

• Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica

• Venezuela, Colombia, Panama

• Argentina, Bolivia, Uruguay, Paraguay

When is Mexican Independence day?

• May 5th

• September 15

• September 16th

• October 15

Mexico fought to gain independence from Spain. When did this war start?

• September 27, 1821

• May 5, 1862

• October 15, 1821

• September. 16, 1810

How long was Mexico under the control of the Spaniards?

• 50 years

• 100 years

• 200 years

• 300 years

When did the Mexican War for Independence end?

• September 18, 1820

• October 15, 1820

• September 27, 1821

• October 15, 1821

The Mexican War for independence was led by a priest, named Miguel Hidalgo.

• True

• False

October 2nd was the original date of the revolt.

• True

• False