Texas Cultural Expressions

What goods do farmers in Poteet, Texas Provide to visitors who come to the local festival each year? page 362

• Cantaloupes

• Watermelons

• Strawberries

• Citrus

Why do many people in the region near New Braunfels and Fredericksburg celebrate Oktoberfest? pg 362

• 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 Quinceanera and bat mitzvahs similar? pgs 359-360

• Both are traditions that involve girls

• Both are traditions that involve boys

• Both involve children breaking piñata's

• Both involve children taking tests

Which of the following is a difference between Muslim and Christian groups in Texas? Pg 360

• 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? pg 359

• Celebrating the Texas Book Festival

• Celebrating with a parade of dragons

• Celebrating the Day of the Dead

• Celebrating the Strawberry Festival