My World Grade 3 Chapter 8 Assessment

How did American Indians share their cultural heritage with English settlers?

• American Indians taught the English settlers 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.

How do people adapt to different climates?

• People in warm climates can go ice fishing, swimming, and boating for many months of the year.

• People in cold climates may wear lighter clothes and do indoor activities.

• People in warm climates may wear boots to keep their feet warm and dry.

• People in cold climates go ice fishing because the water is frozen for many months of the year.

Why is "The Star-Spangled Banner" significant to American culture?

• Because it was written by the president of the United States

• Because it is only performed at sporting events

• Because it celebrates victory in the Revolutionary War

• Because it is the national anthem of the United States

Why is the art of Carmen Lomas Garza significant to the Mexican American culture?

• 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

Why are folk dances still popular in the Appalachian Mountains in the eastern part of the United States?

• Because the folk dances were passed down through several generations

• Because the folk dances are more difficult than hula dancing

• Because the folk dances are only performed for kings and queens

• Because the folk dances are a lot easier than square dancing

Why do people in India have celebrations on August 15?

• To celebrate India's independence from French rule

• To celebrate India's independence from British rule

• To honor the birthday of Mohandas Gandhi

• To observe the day when slavery ended in India

Why was Martin Luther King Jr. honored with a holiday?

• Because he was the first African American president of the United States

• Because he worked to get African Americans the same civil rights as other Americans

• Because he was an important leader who helped end slavery in the United States

• Because the people of the United States voted to honor him with a holiday

Which best explains how the writings of Tomie dePaola, Laura Ingalls Wilder, and Bill Martin Jr. are all alike?

• 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 there diversity in most communities in the United States?

• Communities in the United States generally have only one cultural group that lives there.

• European explorers were not interested in exploring different areas of the world, so they stayed together in one place.

• People from all over the world move to the United States and settle in communities for different reasons.

• Communities in the United States are generally made up of people who all follow the same religion.

Which celebration is based on a harvest festival held in some countries in Africa?

• Thanksgiving

• Independence Day

• Cinco de Mayo

• Kwanzaa