Hispanic Heritage Month Comprehensive Assessment 3rd Grade Review Test (preview: 3 of 4 pages)

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Origins and Notable Leaders

Part 1: Key Facts & Figures

Read each question carefully and circle the best answer or mark true or false.

1. When is National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrated in the United States?

A) September 15 to October 15B) May 1 to May 31C) October 1 to October 31

2. Why does Hispanic Heritage Month begin on September 15?

A) It was the first day of the school year.B) Five Central American nations celebrate their independence day.C) It is the day Christopher Columbus returned home.

3. Dr. Ellen Ochoa was the first Hispanic woman in the world to travel into space.

TrueFalse

4. Which civil rights activist co-founded the United Farm Workers to protect laborers?

A) Roberto ClementeB) César ChávezC) Lin-Manuel Miranda

5. Hispanic Heritage Month has always lasted for 30 days since it began in 1968.

TrueFalse

6. Sonia Sotomayor made history in 2009 as the first Hispanic person appointed to which body?

A) The U.S. Supreme CourtB) The U.S. SenateC) The Presidential Cabinet

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Milestones and Timelines

Part 2: Historical Timeline & Match

Match the historical figures to achievements, then complete the timeline questions.

1. Match each famous leader to their major historic achievement.

César Chávez	•	•	Pioneered space research as an astronaut
Ellen Ochoa	•	•	First Latin American in Baseball Hall of Fame
Roberto Clemente	•	•	Became first Hispanic Supreme Court Justice
Sonia Sotomayor	•	•	Organized farm workers for fair wages

2. In 1968, President Lyndon B. Johnson first started this observance as:

A) Hispanic Heritage WeekB) Hispanic Heritage DayC) Hispanic Heritage Year

3. In 1988, President Ronald Reagan expanded the celebration into a full ____-day period.

4. Which neighboring country celebrates its independence day on September 16?

A) BrazilB) MexicoC) Canada

5. Roberto Clemente was remembered both for athletics and helping people through charity.

TrueFalse

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Culture, Traditions, and Reflection

Part 3: Traditions & Written Response

Answer the questions about cultural contributions and write full sentences for reflections.

1. The primary language shared by most Hispanic cultures across the Americas is ____.

2. Which popular lively musical style has deep roots in Hispanic and Caribbean culture?

A) SalsaB) PolkaC) Bluegrass

3. A traditional decorative craft made by cutting delicate designs into paper sheets is ____ picado.

4. Why is it valuable for schools and communities to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month?

5. Name one Hispanic leader you studied and explain how their work helps people today.

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