Chapter 6 Our American Culture

How did Martin Luther King Jr. show courage?

• He called people terrible names and threatened them.

• He fought with violence to try to change people's minds.

• He wanted to keep people across the country separated.

• He spoke about what he believed in to change people's minds,

What dream did Martin Luther King Jr. believe in?

• He believed that all Americans should have equal rights.

• He believed everyone should not have equal rights.

• He dreamt all Americans should be given a hundred dollars.

• He dreamt one day everyone will have a dog.

Look at the picture and and read the story. Choose the best answer to the question. Choose the correct words to complete the sentence.

The story of Paul Bunyan____________.

• is mostly fact

• is mostly fiction

• tells more about a real event

• has believable characters

Which shows people sharing culture in their community?

• Paola only eats food she knows about.

• Maria teaches her Indian friend how to speak Spanish.

• Sam sits out of the game because he doesn't know the rules.

• Max doesn't join the party because he doesn't celebrate the holiday.

Look at the picture. Then answer the question.

Which part of culture does this picture show?

• traditional clothing

• religious belief

• a traditional game

• a type of instrument

What makes America unique?

• People share one culture.

• Everyone speaks the same language.

• It is made of people from all over the world.

• Parents pass culture down to their children.

Which culture celebrates a holiday by creating a dancing dragon?

• Hmong Festival

• Chinese New Year

• New Orleans Mardi Gras

• Mexican American Cinco de Mayo

Veterans Day

• It is celebrated in November.

• We remember people who were leaders our leaders of our country.

• It is celebrated in March.

• We remember a man who stood up for farm workers rights.

Presidents Day

• It is celebrated in March.

• We remember people who were leaders of our country.

• It is celebrated in November.

• We remember people who fought for our country.

Memorial Day

• We remember people who have died for our country.

• It is celebrated in February.

• We remember a man who stood up for farm workers' rights.

• It is celebrated in March.