WorksheetsWeek 22 Texas Studies Weekly
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 11mins
Article 1: Why Do We Celebrate?
What creates a sense of belonging in a community?
diverse American society
important ideas
cultural celebration
a wonderful variety
Article 1: Why Do We Celebrate?
Festivals are special events that celebrate the _ of an ethnic group.
heritage
memories
connections
togetherness
Article 1: Why Do We Celebrate?
What connects us to our culture, wherever we are in the world?
phones
society
variety
celebrations
Article 2: Dia de los Muertos
Dia de los Muertos is a traditional _ holiday.
American
Mexican
Texas
Southern
Article 2: Dia de los Muertos
What are "calaveras"?
special masks
special treats
special songs
special clothes
Article 2: Dia de los Muertos
Which of these is true?
Dia de los Muertos is a happy time for families.
Dia delos Muertos is a sad time for familis.
Dia de los Muertos is a bad time for picnics.
Dia de los Muertos is not a day to eat sweets.
Article 3: Juneteenth
In what year did General Gordon Granger land at Galveston?
1865
1965
1856
1864
Article 3: Juneteenth
Who celebrates Juneteenth?
Mexican Americans
Asian Americans
Puerto Ricans
African Americans
Article 3: Juneteenth
_ is another name for "Juneteenth."
Pioneer Day
Founder's Day
Freedom Day
June's Day
Article 4: Texas Folklife Festival
About how many cultures are represented?
20
30
60
40
Article 4: Texas Folklife Festival
You could try a "shish kebab" from where?
China
Lebanon
Argentina
Scotland
Article 4: Texas Folklife Festival
Where in Texas was the first Folklife Festival held?
Houston
Austin
San Antonio
Dallas
Article 5: Borderfest
Hidalgo is on the border between which two places?
Texas and Galveston
Oklahoma and Mexico
Texas and Mexico
United States and Canada
Article 5: Borderfest
Who organized the first Boarderfest?
Chamber of Commerce
School of Tourism Studies
Mayor of Hidalgo
Governor of Texas
Article 5: Borderfest
What did the first Borderfest celebrate?
200th anniversary of Texas
200th year of world unity
200th anniversary of Hidalgo
200th birthday of the United States
Article 6: North Texas Irish Festival
How long does the celebration of the festival last?
one week
one year
three days
two days
Article 6: North Texas Irish Festival
What does the festival celebrate?
Irish and Scottish culture and heritage
Irish and Scottish agriculture and history
Celtic architecture and heritage
Irish and Scottish tap dance music
Article 6: North Texas Irish Festival
The festival started in _ ?
1883
1938
1838
1983
Article 7: Westfest
Westfest celebrates _ heritage and culture
Dutch
Czech
Texan
American
Article 7: Westfest
In which year was Westfest founded?
1967
1976
1957
1867
Article 7: Westfest
On which holiday weekend is Westfest celebrated?
Fourth of July weekend
Thanksgiving weekend
Memorial Day weekend
Labor Day weekend
