Cultural Celebrations Open Book Test

In what month do people celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day?

• January

• March

• June

A _____________ is a building or other structure that is important to a culture.

What date do people in India celebrate Gandhi's birthday?

• October 2

• April 7

• January 1

• March 13

On May 5th, people in Mexico and the United States celebrate Mexico's victory from whom?

• Spanish troops

• French troops

• American troops

Some celebrations honor people.

• True

• False

What does Cinco de Mayo mean?

• Fifth of March

• Fifth of May

• Party time

What date did African Americans learn that slavery had ended?

• July 4, 1787

• May 5, 2001

• June19, 1865

A ____________ is the crops gathered at the end of the growing season.

What was the first harvest celebration?

• Spring break

• Thanksgiving

• Christmas

_______________ is a celebration that was based on a harvest festival held in some countries in Africa.