Cultural Heritage Quiz

How are the writings of Tomie dePaola significant to his cultural heritage?

• They are about the life and adventures of others.

• They are about lives and legends from his Italian-Irish culture.

• They were written to teach children skills such as the alphabet.

• They tell about his experience making books.

What is significant about this piece of art to the cultural heritage of Plano?

• The artwork is located on a street.

• The city’s name is included on the mural.

• The artist is from the community.

• The artwork shows images of ways of life in Plano’s past.

Determine which statement explains why this day is dedicated to Martin Luther King Jr. Day, based on the information provided in the text box.

• Martin Luther King Jr. was an important leader who worked to get African Americans the same rights as other Americans.

• It is a day when people serve others as a way to remember Dr. King.

• Dr. King used ideas from Mahatma Ghandi from India who believed that people should not use violence.

• On that day, people do not go to school or work.

This image shows the artwork of a Chicana native artist. How does this painting show Mexican American culture?

• It shows cultural decorations.

• It shows food from the culture.

• It shows the activities at a cultural celebration.

• It shows the way that people in a culture are dressed.

• ____________________ is a celebration of the United States gaining its independence.

• Cinco de Mayo

• Independence Day

• Diwali

• Juneteenth

• ____________________ is a U.S. holiday that celebrates the end of slavery where people honor their ancestors who were slaves.

• Cinco de Mayo

• Independence Day

• Diwali

• Juneteenth

• ____________________ is celebrated for five days and marks the start of the new year.

• Cinco de Mayo

• Independence Day

• Diwali

• Juneteenth

• ____________________ celebrates a special victory over the battle that broke out in Puebla, Mexico, on May 5, 1862.

• Cinco de Mayo

• Independence Day

• Diwali

• Juneteenth

Why are pieces of artwork important to a community?

• Art is a way for people to communicate, often without words.

• Art is a way for communities to show their culture.

• Art is a way for people to show different parts of their communities.

• Art brings people in a community together.

How are these celebrations ALIKE?

• They are both celebrations in May.

• People use flowers to decorate for both celebrations.

• They both use dancing to celebrate.

• The celebrations are both based on an old tradition.