Test yourself: How well do you know the origins of Hispanic Heritage Month?

1. The Hispanic Heritage Month dates are: 

     a. October 1st – October 31st

     b. September 27th – October 27th

     c. October 5th – November 5th 

     d. September 15th – October 15th 

2. Who initiated the celebration of Hispanic Heritage in America? 

     a. Ronald Reagan 

     b. Lyndon Johnson

     c. George W. Bush 

     d. John F. Kennedy

3. Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates: 

     a. The Hispanic culture and history

     b. Hispanic Americans and their ancestors 

     c. Some Latin American countries’ Independence Days 

     d. All of the above 

4. True or False: 

The celebration of Hispanic Heritage in America used to last 3 days. 

The celebration of Hispanic Heritage in America was established in: 

     a. 1953

     b. 1988

     c. 1968

     d. 1977

Answer Key: 

1. D – Hispanic Heritage Month begins every year on September 15th and ends exactly 30 days later, on October 15th. 
2. B – President Lyndon Johnson initiated the celebration of Hispanic Heritage in America and it was later modified by President Ronald Reagan. 
3. D – During this month, we celebrate everyone with Hispanic roots. We also celebrate Hispanic culture and history, which has had a strong influence on the world today. The first day of Hispanic Heritage Month is a meaningful date as several Latin American countries, such as Costa Rica, Guatemala, Nicaragua, El Salvado and Honduras, gained their independence on this date. All of the responses are correct. 
4. False – The Hispanic Heritage Celebration used to last a week until it was changed 20 years later to a full month by President Ronald Reagan.
5. C – The celebration of Hispanic Heritage was established in 1968 before being modified in 1988.