Hispanic Heritage Month

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Hispanic Heritage Month

• September 15 October 15
• Crossword Puzzle Clues

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Facts about Hispanic Heritage Month

• Hispanic Heritage Month begins on September 15,
  the anniversary of independence for five Latin
  American countriesCosta Rica, El Salvador,
  Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. In addition,
  Mexico declared its independence on September 16,
  and Chile on September 18.
• The term Hispanic refers to Spanish-speaking
  people in the United States.

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Countries where Spanish is spoken
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Venezuela What is the capital?
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Crossword Puzzle Clues

• Animals
• Maps
• Spanish Words
• People
• When you have finished

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Animals
Chihuahua A popular dog breed

• Vicuna
• known for its fine wool

Quetzal A colorful bird with a long tail
Coqui A tree frog from Puerto Rico
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Maps

• Venezuela

The Caribbean Island of Puerto Rico is a
territory of the U.S.
South America
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Spanish Words

• Salsa
• a dance, and also a spicy tomato sauce

Cinco
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People
He formed the National Farm Workers Association.
The Mayan people lived on the Yucatan peninsula
in Mexico.

• The Aztec people lived in Central Mexico.

The Inca people spoke a language called Quechua.
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When you have finished

• Give your crossword puzzle to Mrs. Burbage.
• Piñata Concentration Game