Social Studies Practice

Explorers from Spain traveled around the world. Now people speak Spanish all over the world. Details from the sentences support the idea that:

• A. French is the most important language.

• B. The language of a place never changes.

• C. Language is brought by people to new places.

• D. A language can only be spoken in one country.

Architecture, arts, literature, music, and language are characteristics of what?

• A. culture

• B. place

• C. shelter

• D. movement

Cultural heritage is the legacy we have received from our ancestors. It is passed down from generation to generation. It can be a collection of places, things, and traditions. This collection shows the art, values, and history of a people.

Which words help the reader understand the meaning of “cultural heritage”?

• A. “collection of places”

• B. “history of a people”

• C. “passed down”

• D. “our ancestors”

Which sentence best states a central idea about the work of Tomie dePaola?

• A. Tomie dePaola shared his culture through essays.

• B. Tomie dePaola carved statues of famous settlers.

• C. Tomie dePaola sang songs about immigrants.

• D. Tomie dePaola wrote books about many heritages.

The great, dark trees of the Big Woods stood all around the house and beyond them were other trees and beyond them were more trees. “Little House on the Prairie” -Laura Ingalls Wilder

What can the reader infer about the author’s heritage from this passage?

• A. Her father was a traveling salesman

• B. Her family settled in a remote area.

• C. She lived in a big city as a child.

• D. She grew up with cousins nearby.

Why is Día de los Muertos an important Mexican celebration?

• A. It celebrates the many cultures in Texas.

• B. It honors loved ones who have died.

• C. It celebrates freedom.

• D. It honors the seasons.

Why are cultural celebrations such as Westfest important?

• A. They honor different cultures that are found in Texas.

• B. They honor people who travel west for work.

• C. They honor the west part of Texas.

• D. They give us an opportunity to have a carnival.

What information can be gathered from the map?

• A. Tejano influence is only in Texas.

• B. The best Cajun food is in Oklahoma.

• C. Cajuns settled in Texas and Louisiana.

• D. Cajuns settled in six states.

Which of the following best completes the graphic organizer?

• A. Birthdays

• B. Drummer

• C. Music

• D. Landforms

Which of the following is NOT a way that Cajun communities celebrate Mardi Gras?

• A. music

• B. parades

• C. fasting

• D. food