Week 22 Texas Studies Weekly

Article 1: Why Do We Celebrate?

What creates a sense of belonging in a community?

• diverse American society

• important ideas

• cultural celebration

• a wonderful variety

Article 1: Why Do We Celebrate?

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

• heritage

• memories

• connections

• togetherness

Article 1: Why Do We Celebrate?

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

• phones

• society

• variety

• celebrations

Article 2: Dia de los Muertos

Dia de los Muertos is a traditional _ holiday.

• American

• Mexican

• Texas

• Southern

Article 2: Dia de los Muertos

What are "calaveras"?

• special masks

• special treats

• special songs

• special clothes

Article 2: Dia de los Muertos

Which of these is true?

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

• Dia delos Muertos is a sad time for familis.

• Dia de los Muertos is a bad time for picnics.

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

Article 3: Juneteenth

In what year did General Gordon Granger land at Galveston?

• 1865

• 1965

• 1856

• 1864

Article 3: Juneteenth

Who celebrates Juneteenth?

• Mexican Americans

• Asian Americans

• Puerto Ricans

• African Americans

Article 3: Juneteenth

_ is another name for "Juneteenth."

• Pioneer Day

• Founder's Day

• Freedom Day

• June's Day

Article 4: Texas Folklife Festival

About how many cultures are represented?

• 20

• 30

• 60

• 40