Cultural Heritage

Read the passage.

Cultural heritage is the legacy we have received from our ancestors. It is passed down from generation to generation. It can be a collection of places, things, and traditions. This collection shows the art, values, and history of a people.

Which words help the reader understand the meaning of cultural heritage?

• "our ancestors"

• "passed down"

• "collection of places"

• "history of a people"

Which sentence best states the central idea about the work of Tomie dePaola?

• Tomie dePaola sang songs about immigrants

• Tomie dePaola carved statues of famous settlers

• Tomie dePaola shared his culture through essays

• Tomie dePaola wrote books about many heritages

Read the passage.

The great, dark trees of the Big Woods stood all around the house and beyond them were other trees and beyond them were more trees. “Little House on the Prairie” Laura Ingalls Wilder

What can the reader infer about the author's heritage from this passage?

• She lived in a big city as a child

• She grew up with cousins near by

• Her father was a traveling salesman.

• Her family settled in an undeveloped area.

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What is the focus of Kadir Nelson's work?

• The effects of war on American Indian culture

• The formation and growth of the Texas republic

• Life in North America before European exploration

• Point of view and experiences of African Americans

Who is the author of My Pal Victor?

• Kadir Nelson

• Tomie dePaola

• Laura Ingalls Wilder

• Diane Gonzales Beltran

Which author is known for illustrating the experiences of African Americans through their work?

• Kadir Nelson

• Diane Gonzales Beltran

• Tomie dePaola

• Laura Ingalls Wilder