Understanding Food Origins and Cesar Chavez

Where do most of the fruits and vegetables we eat originate from?

• Restaurants

• Factories

• Farms

• Supermarkets

What is the Central Valley in California known for?

• Agriculture

• Technology companies

• Tourism

• Entertainment

How did farm workers live in the 1960s before Cesar Chavez's influence?

• In luxury homes

• In small houses with poor conditions

• In modern apartments

• In tents

What challenge did Cesar Chavez face when he started school?

• He had no school supplies

• He didn't like school

• He spoke a different language than his teachers

• He was too young

Why did Cesar Chavez have to leave school?

• He moved to another country

• He was expelled

• He didn't enjoy it

• To help his family with farm work

What did Cesar Chavez do to draw attention to the farm workers' plight?

• He wrote a book

• He organized a concert

• He fasted for 25 days

• He traveled to Europe

What was the purpose of the United Farm Workers group founded by Cesar Chavez?

• To organize sports events

• To promote tourism

• To improve farm workers' rights

• To sell farm produce

What symbol was used in the United Farm Workers' flag?

• A lion

• An eagle

• A star

• A sun

What did Cesar Chavez believe was necessary for farm workers?

• More holidays

• More entertainment

• Better working conditions and respect

• Higher taxes

Why are farm workers considered essential workers?

• They teach in schools

• They work in offices

• They provide food for everyone

• They build houses