Chapter 5: The Culture of Puerto Rico

Which cultures and or races has influenced the development of our Puerto Rican culture? Choose all that apply.

• Spanish (Spain)

• African

• Taíno

• United States

Ancient customs that we continue celebrating for many years and that form part of our cultural life are known as _________.

• traditions

• ancestors

• parties

• festivals

Why is it important to celebrate traditions?

• People go shopping, and stores can make more money.

• There is nos school and we can rest.

• We can share and learn about our culture.

• It is not important to celebrate traditions.

Christmas and the Patron Saint Festivities are examples of traditions with ________ origins.

• African

• religious

• culinary

• musical

_______ are the days that commemorate important dates for our country, like the birthdays of distinguished people from Puerto Rico or the United States.

• public holidays

• religious holidays

• parrandas

• school holidays

Our oldest national symbol is the _______.

• national anthem

• flag

• coat of arms

• coquí

The most common national symbol is the ____, it's the one we most often see.

• national anthem

• flag

• coat of arms

• coquí

The Puerto Rican Culture day (Día de la Puertorriqueñidad) is celebrated every year on ________, commemorating Cristobal Colon's arrival to the island in 1493.

• January 6

• October 12

• December 25

• November 19

Epiphany or Three King's Day is celebrated every year on _____. This holiday commemorates the three wise men's visit to baby Jesus.

• January 6

• October 12

• December 25

• November 19

The name of our National Anthem is _____.

• En Mi Viejo San Juan

• La Borinqueña

• Yo Soy como el Coquí

• Dame la Mano Paloma