Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
A worksheet for 5th graders to learn about Hispanic Heritage Month, its history, and significant contributions.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will help you learn about Hispanic Heritage Month and the contributions of Hispanic Americans.
Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. It is celebrated every year from September 15 to October 15.
1. When is Hispanic Heritage Month celebrated?
January 1 - January 31
September 15 - October 15
March 1 - March 31
November 1 - November 30
2. Which of the following regions are ancestors of Hispanic Americans from?
Asia
Europe, Africa, and Australia
Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America
All of the above
3. Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the histories, , and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from various Spanish-speaking regions.
4. The celebration begins on September 15 because it is the anniversary of independence for several Latin American countries, including Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, , and Nicaragua.
5. Name one famous Hispanic American and describe their contribution to society. If you need inspiration, look at the image below.
6. Hispanic Heritage Month was first celebrated as a week-long event.
True
False