Chapter 8 Test A - Celebrating Our Communities

How were cultural regions in the United States shaped?

• A) American Indian groups lived in North and South America.

• B) People who shared a similar culture lived near each other.

• C) European explorers brought their cultures.

• D) All of the answers

Which European country settled the Thirteen Colonies as shown on the map?

• Spain

• France

• American Indians

• England

How did American Indians share their cultural heritage with the English settlers?

• American Indians taught the English new ways to plant crops.

• American Indians taught the English how to build houses.

• American Indians taught the English new ways to fish.

• American Indians taught the English how to use tools.

How do people adapt to different climates?

• People in warm climates can go ice fishing, swimming, and boating for many months of the year.

• People in cold climates may wear lighter clothes and do indoor activities.

• People in warm climates may wear boots to keep their feet warm and dry.

• People in cold climates go ice fishing because the water is frozen for many months of the year.

Why is “The Star-Spangled Banner” significant to American culture?

• Because it was written by the president of the United States

• Because it is only performed at sporting events

• Because it celebrates victory in the Revolutionary War

• Because it is the national anthem of the United States

Why are the stories of Laura Ingalls Wilder significant to American culture?

• Because her stories are about Mexican American culture

• Because her stories are about early life as a pioneer in America

• Because her stories are about Italian American culture

• Because her stories are about American Indians settling America

Read the excerpt. Then answer the question. Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight . . . What is this excerpt from “The Star-Spangled Banner” referring to?

• The British flag flying over Fort McHenry

• The cannon fire during the battle for Fort McHenry

• The American flag flying over Fort McHenry

• The night sky over Fort McHenry

Why is the art of Carmen Lomas Garza significant to the Mexican American culture?

• Because only Mexican Americans buy her art

• Because her art is only available in Mexico

• Because she was born and grew up in Mexico

• Because her art celebrates Mexican American culture

Why are folk dances still popular in the Appalachian Mountains in the eastern part of the United States?

• Because the folk dances were passed down through several generations

• Because the folk dances are more difficult than hula dancing

• Because the folk dances are only performed for kings and queens

• Because the folk dances are a lot easier than square dancing

Why do people in India have celebrations on August 15?

• To celebrate India’s independence from French rule

• To celebrate India’s independence from British rule

• To honor the birthday of Mohandas Gandhi

• To observe the day when slavery ended in India