FL Chapter 8 Lesson 2: Culture through the Arts

Match the vocabulary

• a person who is a role model for others

• hero

• a fictional story passed down

• oral history

• paintings, sculptures, songs, stories, d

• arts

• a story that is only spoken

• folk tale

• a song of loyalty to a nation

• anthem

What is a symbol of the United States of America?

• bald eagle

• mountains

• rose

• piano

What did Francis Scott Key write?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Constitution

• The Star Spangled Banner

• America the Beautiful

When are national anthems usually played?

• During official ceremonies, sporting events, and national holidays.
• At the beginning of movies
• While playing video games
• During private gatherings

What happens in the folk tale of Pecos Bill?

• Pecos Bill is a famous musician from the 20th century.
• Pecos Bill is a mythical creature that lives in the ocean.
• Pecos Bill is a legendary cowboy who performs incredible feats in the American West.
• Pecos Bill is a character who travels through time to save the future.

What do the stories of Pecos Bill teach people?

• The stories of Pecos Bill focus on the importance of teamwork.
• The stories of Pecos Bill teach people about the dangers of adventure.
• The stories of Pecos Bill teach people about resilience, bravery, and being helpful.

• The stories of Pecos Bill emphasize the value of caution and restraint.

How do people use natural resources to create artworks?

• People use natural resources to create digital artworks using software.
• People use natural resources by sourcing materials like clay and stone to create sculptures.

• Artists rely solely on manmade materials for their creations.

• Natural resources are only used for functional items, not artworks.

Why do you think people wanted to make a sculpture of Crazy Horse?

• To promote tourism in the area.
• To create a modern art piece.
• To depict a fictional character.
• To honor his legacy and celebrate Native American culture.

What natural resources did people use to make costumes for hula dancers?

• Leaves, flowers, and plant fibers.
• Animal hides and feathers
• Plastic and metal scraps
• Cotton and wool fabrics

Why don't square dancers always know what move they will do next?

• They always practice the same routine.
• They only dance to pre-recorded music.
• Because they follow a caller's instructions in real-time.
• They rely on their own memory of the moves.