Week 22 Article 1 (Why Do We Celebrate?)

What creates a sense of belonging in a community?

• diverse American society

• important ideas

• cultural celebrations

• a wonderful variety

Festivals are special events that celebrate the __________ of an ethnic group.

• heritage

• memories

• connections

• togethernes

What connects us to our culture, wherever we are in the world?

• phones

• society

• variety

• celebrations

Día de los Muertos is a traditional __________ holiday.

• American

• Mexican

• Texan

• Southern

What are “calaveras”?

• special masks

• special treats

• special songs

• special clothes

Which of these is true?

• Día de los Muertos is a happy time for families.

• Día de los Muertos is a sad time for families.

• Día de los Muertos is a bad day for picnics.

• Día de los Muertos is not a day to eat sweets.

In what year did General Gordon Granger land at Galveston?

• 1865

• 1965

• 1856

• 1864

Who celebrates Juneteenth?

• Mexican Americans

• Asian Americans

• Puerto Ricans

• African Americans

__________ is another name for “Juneteenth.”

• Pioneer Day

• Founders Day

• Freedom Day

• June's Day

About how many cultures are represented?

• 20

• 30

• 60

• 40