Texas Cultural Expressions

What goods do farmers in Poteet, Texas, provide to visitors who come to the local festival each year?

• cantaloupes

• watermelons

• strawberries

• citrus

Why do many people in the region near New Braunfels and Fredericksburg celebrate Oktoberfest?

• To celebrate the region's German heritage

• To celebrate the region's Spanish heritage

• To celebrate Filipino culture with traditional dances

• To celebrate the freeing of the Slaves in October 1865.

In what way are quinceaneras and bat mitzvahs similar?

• Both are traditions that involve girls

• Both are traditions that involve boys

• Both involve children breaking pinatas

• Both involve children taking tests

Which of the following is a difference between Muslim and Christian groups in Texas?

• Muslims celebrate Christmas; Christians celebrate Ramadan.

• Muslims celebrate bar mitzvahs; Christians celebrate Kwanzaa

• Muslims celebrate Kwanzaa; Christians celebrate Christmas

• Muslims celebrate Ramadan; Christians celebrate Christmas

Which of the following is a special custom for people of Mexican culture in Texas?

• Celebrating the Texas Book Festival

• Celebrating with a parade of dragons

• Celebrating the Day of the Dead

• Celebrating the Strawberry Festival