1. National Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15 through October 15

2. Take this short quiz to test your knowledge of Hispanic history and culture. Questions came from the book, Brain Quest. Hispanic America.

3. On what day does Mexico celebrate its independence?
Question 1
Which country’s flag has red and white stripes, a blue triangle, and one white star?
Question 2
In the 18th century, what single thing did Europeans want most from Caribbean Islands?
Question 3
On what day does Mexico celebrate its independence?

4. Which country’s flag has a yellow sun with a human face?
Question 4
Which country’s flag has a yellow sun with a human face?
Question 5
Who began the conquest of the Inca Empire?
Question 6
Who is widely honored in South America as the Liberator?

5. Which is the largest group of Central Americans in the United States?
Question 7
What animal is native to the Andes Mountains and considered a delicacy in Peru and Ecuador?
Question 8
Which is the largest group of Central Americans in the United States?
Question 9
What is the most common Hispanic last name in the United States?

6. Atahualpa was the ruler of what group?
Question 10
Atahualpa was the ruler of what group?
Question 11
What is the name of the priest that began the Mexican Revolution?
Question 12
Who painted the mural, “The History of Mexico”?

7. Who led Mexican soldiers to victory on May 5, 1862?
Question 13
Who led Mexican soldiers to victory on May 5, 1862?
Question 14
What county is Our Lady of Guadalupe patron saint of?
Question 15
Tenochtitlan was the ancient Aztec name for what city?

8. What is South America’s smallest Hispanic country?
Question 16
What is South America’s smallest Hispanic country?
Question 17
The largest island in the Caribbean is?
Question 18
Where is the National Forest known as El Yunque?

9. Where is the ancient Mayan Temple of the Jaguar?
Question 19
Where is the ancient Mayan Temple of the Jaguar?
Question 20
Machu Pichu is in what country?