Culture and The Arts

Which European country settled the Thirteen Colonies as shown on the map?/ ¿Qué país europeo estableció las Trece Colonias como se muestra en el mapa?

• Spain

• France

• England

How does climate shape a cultural region?/ ¿Cómo influye el clima en una región cultural?

• Climate affects the music people listen to.

• Climate affects shelter, clothing, and recreation.

• Climate affects how people honor their leaders.

• Climate affects the way people speak.

How did American Indians share their cultural heritage with the English settlers?/ ¿Cómo compartieron los indios americanos su herencia cultural con los colonos ingleses?

• American Indians taught the English new ways to plant crops.

• American Indians taught the English how to build houses.

• American Indians taught the English new ways to fish.

• American Indians taught the English how to use tools.

Why is the art of Carmen Lomas Garza significant to the Mexican American culture?/ ¿Por qué el arte de Carmen Lomas Garza es importante para la cultura mexicoamericana?

• Because only Mexican Americans buy her art

• Because her art is only available in Mexico

• Because she was born and grew up in Mexico

• Because her art celebrates Mexican American culture

Which best explains how the writings of Tomie dePaola, Laura Ingalls Wilder, and Bill Martin Jr. are all alike?/ ¿Qué explica mejor en qué se parecen los escritos de Tomie dePaola, Laura Ingalls Wilder y Bill Martin Jr.?

• All of their works are about American Indians.

• All of their works express different world cultures.

• All of their works express their individual cultures.

• All of their works are featured in museum exhibits.

Why is the holiday of Thanksgiving important to American culture today?/ ¿Por qué la festividad de Acción de Gracias es importante para la cultura estadounidense actual?

• It shows that Americans can gather a harvest.

• It celebrates what Americans are thankful for.

• It celebrates America's independence from Great Britain.

• It shows that Americans have important leaders.

Which culture do the paintings of Kadir Nelson celebrate?/ ¿Qué cultura celebran las pinturas de Kadir Nelson?

• American Indian

• African American

• Mexican American

• Italian American

Why is the hula dance an important part of Hawaii's culture?/ ¿Por qué el baile de hula es una parte importante de la cultura de Hawái?

• Because it was once performed for chiefs, kings, and queens

• Because it is performed by dancers who stand in a "square"

• Because the dancers jump, spin, and dance on their toes

• Because it is performed today for chiefs, kings, and queens

Suppose you are given a homework assignment to research and compare the different cultural celebrations in your community. If your assignment is due tomorrow, which source would you use to get the most information?/ Suponga que se le asigna una tarea para investigar y comparar las diferentes celebraciones culturales en su comunidad. Si su tarea vence mañana, ¿qué fuente utilizaría para obtener la mayor cantidad de información?

• The Internet

• Library books

• DVD videos

• Television shows

How do people demonstrate their cultural heritage at home?/ ¿Cómo demuestra la gente su herencia cultural en casa?

• They cook meals that are traditional to their culture.

• They speak in the language of their culture with family.

• They celebrate holidays that are special to their culture.

• All of the answers.