Hispanic Heritage Month Worksheet
A Grade 7 social studies worksheet exploring the history, significance, and cultural contributions celebrated during Hispanic Heritage Month.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will test your knowledge about Hispanic Heritage Month.
1. When does Hispanic Heritage Month officially begin each year?
September 1st
September 15th
October 1st
October 15th
2. Which US President first proclaimed Hispanic Heritage Week in 1968?
John F. Kennedy
Richard Nixon
Lyndon B. Johnson
Ronald Reagan
3. Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South .
4. The observance was expanded from a week to a 30-day period in 1988 by President .
5. Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated entirely within the month of September.
True
False
6. Cinco de Mayo is a major holiday celebrated during Hispanic Heritage Month.
True
False
7. Name two reasons why September 15th is a significant date for the start of Hispanic Heritage Month.
Match the notable Hispanic figure with their contribution.
8. Sonia Sotomayor
a. Civil Rights Activist
9. Cesar Chavez
b. First Hispanic Supreme Court Justice
10. Lin-Manuel Miranda
c. Creator of 'Hamilton'
The image below shows a celebration related to Hispanic Heritage Month. Observe the image and answer the question.
11. What kind of cultural elements or traditions do you observe in the image that might be part of Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations?