WorksheetsChapter 5: The Culture of Puerto Rico
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 15mins
Which cultures and or races has influenced the development of our Puerto Rican culture? Choose all that apply.
Spanish (Spain)
African
Taíno
United States
Ancient customs that we continue celebrating for many years and that form part of our cultural life are known as _________.
traditions
ancestors
parties
festivals
Why is it important to celebrate traditions?
People go shopping, and stores can make more money.
There is nos school and we can rest.
We can share and learn about our culture.
It is not important to celebrate traditions.
Christmas and the Patron Saint Festivities are examples of traditions with ________ origins.
African
religious
culinary
musical
_______ are the days that commemorate important dates for our country, like the birthdays of distinguished people from Puerto Rico or the United States.
public holidays
religious holidays
parrandas
school holidays
Our oldest national symbol is the _______.
national anthem
flag
coat of arms
coquí
The most common national symbol is the ____, it's the one we most often see.
national anthem
flag
coat of arms
coquí
The Puerto Rican Culture day (Día de la Puertorriqueñidad) is celebrated every year on ________, commemorating Cristobal Colon's arrival to the island in 1493.
January 6
October 12
December 25
November 19
Epiphany or Three King's Day is celebrated every year on _____. This holiday commemorates the three wise men's visit to baby Jesus.
January 6
October 12
December 25
November 19
The name of our National Anthem is _____.
En Mi Viejo San Juan
La Borinqueña
Yo Soy como el Coquí
Dame la Mano Paloma
What color is the triangle in the Puerto Rican flag?
white
blue
red
What color is the star in the Puerto Rican flag?
white
blue
red
What color are the top, middle and bottom stripes in the Puerto Rican flag?
white
blue
red
What color are the two stripes in between the red stripes in the Puerto Rican flag?
white
blue
red
Puerto Rico's national tree is the ________ tree.
redwood
apple
ceiba
flamboyán
Is this the Puerto Rican flag?
Yes, correct.
No, false.
Is this the Puerto Rican flag?
Yes, correct.
No, false.
Select two answers that are Puerto Rican national symbols.
maga flower
dolphins
coquí
palm trees
Choose the word that completes the National Anthem phrase:
"La tierra de Borinquen, donde he ________ yo"
comido
vivido
crecido
nacido
Choose the word that completes the National Anthem phrase:
"es un jardín ______ de mágico primor."
abierto
florido
primero
grande
Choose the word that completes the National Anthem phrase:
"Un ______ siempre nítido, le sirve de dosel"
cielo
mar
coquí
árbol
Choose the word that completes the National Anthem phrase:
"y dan arrullos plácidos, las ____ a sus piés."
arenas
olas
flores
uñas
Choose the word that completes the National Anthem phrase:
"Cuando a sus _____ llegó Colón, exclamó lleno de admiración, ¡Oh!"
barcos
costas
playas
taínos
Choose the word that completes the National Anthem phrase:
"Esta es la _____tierra que busco yo."
única
pequeña
bella
linda
Choose the word that completes the National Anthem phrase:
"es Borinquen, la hija,la hija del ______."
mar y el sol
luna y el sol
mar y arena
sol y el mar
