Texas Culture Expressions

What goods do farmers in Poteet, Texas, provide to visitors who come to the

local festival each year?

• Cantaloupes

• Watermelons

• Strawberries

• Citrus

Why do many people in the region near New Braunfels and Fredricksburg celebrate Oktoberfest?

• 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 slaves in October 1865

In what way are quinceañeras and bat mitzvahs similar?

• Both are traditions that involve girls

• Both are traditions that involve boys

• Both involve breaking pinatas

• Both involve children taking test

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

• F     Muslims celebrate Christmas; Christians celebrate Ramadan

• G    Muslims celebrate bar mitzvahs; Christians celebrate Kwanzaa.

• H    Muslims celebrate Kwanzaa; Christians celebrate Christmas.

• J     Muslims celebrate Ramadan; Christians celebrate Christmas.

Which of the following is a special custom for people of Mexican culture

      in Texas?

• A    Celebrating the Texas Book Festival

• B    Celebrating with a parade of dragons

• C    Celebrating the Day of the Dead

• D    Celebrating the Strawberry Festival