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My World Grade 3 Chapter 8 Assessment

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 2hrs 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

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

b)

American Indians taught the English how to build houses.

c)

American Indians taught the English new ways to fish.

d)

American Indians taught the English how to use tools.

2.

How do people adapt to different climates?

a)

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

b)

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

c)

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

d)

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

3.

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

a)

Because it was written by the president of the United States

b)

Because it is only performed at sporting events

c)

Because it celebrates victory in the Revolutionary War

d)

Because it is the national anthem of the United States

4.

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

a)

Because only Mexican Americans buy her art

b)

Because her art is only available in Mexico

c)

Because she was born and grew up in Mexico

d)

Because her art celebrates Mexican American culture

5.

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

a)

Because the folk dances were passed down through several generations

b)

Because the folk dances are more difficult than hula dancing

c)

Because the folk dances are only performed for kings and queens

d)

Because the folk dances are a lot easier than square dancing

6.

Why do people in India have celebrations on August 15?

a)

To celebrate India's independence from French rule

b)

To celebrate India's independence from British rule

c)

To honor the birthday of Mohandas Gandhi

d)

To observe the day when slavery ended in India

7.

Why was Martin Luther King Jr. honored with a holiday?

a)

Because he was the first African American president of the United States

b)

Because he worked to get African Americans the same civil rights as other Americans

c)

Because he was an important leader who helped end slavery in the United States

d)

Because the people of the United States voted to honor him with a holiday

8.

Which best explains how the writings of Tomie dePaola, Laura Ingalls Wilder, and Bill Martin Jr. are all alike?

a)

All of their works are about American Indians.

b)

All of their works express different world cultures.

c)

All of their works express their individual cultures.

d)

All of their works are featured in museum exhibits.

9.

Why is there diversity in most communities in the United States?

a)

Communities in the United States generally have only one cultural group that lives there.

b)

European explorers were not interested in exploring different areas of the world, so they stayed together in one place.

c)

People from all over the world move to the United States and settle in communities for different reasons.

d)

Communities in the United States are generally made up of people who all follow the same religion.

10.

Which celebration is based on a harvest festival held in some countries in Africa?

a)

Thanksgiving

b)

Independence Day

c)

Cinco de Mayo

d)

Kwanzaa

11.

Why is the holiday of Thanksgiving important to American culture today?

a)

It shows that Americans can gather a harvest.

b)

It celebrates what Americans are thankful for.

c)

It celebrates America's independence from Great Britain.

d)

It shows that Americans have important leaders.