Wk. 18 Cultural Diversity: Art Music and Celebrations

What does the term “melting pot” mean?

• a traditional type of food

• a mix of different cultures

• an ancient storage container

• an old style of cooking

Which of the following is NOT an example of a cultural celebration?

• a festival

• a parade

• a museum

• a street fair

What modern foods common to Mexican culture come from the ancient Aztec? Mark all that apply (2)

• tamales

• chocolate

• papayas

• quinoa

How did the culture of African dancing have an impact on American dancing?

• tap dancing became a huge hit

• a popular dance called the Charleston

• the beginning of the disco craze

• ballet dancing took form in the United States

How did Elvis blend cultures through his music?

• Elvis would frequently sing in an Irish accent

• Elvis opened up all of his concer ts by eating ethnic food.

• Elvis incorporated Irish dance moves into his routine.

• Elvis combined African American music styles with his own unique blend

How was Frida Kahlo able to have a unique cultural experience that she was able to incorporate into her paintings?

• She was in a major bus accident at the age of 18

• She suffered from many health ailments and pain throughout her life.

• She took up painting while recovering from her injuries.

• She was born to a German father and a mother of Spanish and Mexican descent.

Bob Ross was able to inf luence a generation with painting for years through his ________.

• military service

• television show

• musical ability

How was jazz music able to build bridges between cultures?

• It brought African Americans and whites together enjoying a unique brand of music.

• It brought Europeans and Asians together in a unique brand of music

• It brought North Americans and South American together in creating a new form of dance

• It brought Americans and Canadians together in a unique blend of food.

Which two cultural elements blended to create the blues?

• jazz and rock-and -roll

• conjunto and Polish Music

• spirituals and Christianity

• cumbia music and hip hop

What was Bob Ross's profession?

• painter

• lawyer

• builder

• engineer