Understanding Hispanic Heritage Month

Why does Hispanic Heritage Month begin on September 15th?

• It marks the start of the school year in many Latin American countries.

• Several Latin American countries celebrate their independence days around this date.

• It commemorates the arrival of the first Spanish explorers in the Americas.

• It was chosen randomly by Congress.

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When was Hispanic Heritage Week first established, and when was it expanded to a month-long celebration?

• Established in 1968, expanded in 1989.

• Established in 1950, expanded in 1975.

• Established in 1970, expanded in 1990.

• Established in 1960, expanded in 1980.

What is the key distinction between the terms "Hispanic" and "Latino"?

• "Hispanic" refers to people from Spain, while "Latino" refers to people from Latin America.

• "Hispanic" is based on speaking Spanish, while "Latino" is based on ancestry in Latin America.

• "Hispanic" is a racial term, while "Latino" is an ethnic term.

• "Hispanic" is an older term, while "Latino" is a more modern term.

Which term was coined by Mexican Americans during the 1960s Chicano Movement to describe their unique identity?

• Afro Latino

• Latinx

• Chicano

• Latine