Texas Cultural Festivals Quiz

What is "Día de los Muertos" a day to honor in Texas?

• The day to honor Mexican independence

• The day to honor Texas joining the USA

• The day to honor loved ones who have died

• The day to honor the end of the Civil War

What are "Calaveras" in the context of Día de los Muertos?

• Special dances performed during the holiday

• Sugar skulls made to celebrate the day

• Traditional Mexican music played

• Costumes worn by participants

What does "Juneteenth" commemorate?

• The end of the Civil War and the Emancipation Proclamation

• The independence of Texas from Mexico

• The founding of the Institute of Texan Cultures

• The birthday of the United States

What is the significance of the Texas Folklife Festival?

• It celebrates the history of Texas joining the United States.

• It is a festival that celebrates the diverse cultural heritage in Texas.

• It marks the end of the Civil War in Texas.

• It is a celebration exclusively for Mexican cultures.

What is the main purpose of Borderfest?

• To celebrate the independence of Texas from Mexico

• To bring communities together and celebrate the 200th birthday of the United States

• To commemorate the end of the Civil War

• To honor the traditional Mexican holiday of Día de los Muertos

When and where is the North Texas Irish Festival held?

• In March in Austin, Texas

• In March in Dallas, Texas

• In June in Galveston, Texas

• In April in San Antonio, Texas

Why do communities have cultural celebrations? Choose three.

• to preserve traditions

• to bring people together

• to have parades and eat food

• to highlight important cultural ideas

Why are cultural celebrations such as Westfest important?

• They honor the west part of Texas.

• They give us an opportunity to have a carnival.

• They honor different cultures that are found in Texas.

• They honor people who travel west for work.

Which idea is best supported by the photographs?

• Both festivals include only food.

• Neither festival is held in a Texas city.

• Neither festival allows music or dancing.

• Both festivals celebrate traditional clothing.

In what year did General Gordon Granger land at Galveston?

• 1865

• 1965

• 1856

• 1864