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Week 23 Texas Studies Weekly

Total questions: 23

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Article 1: What is Inquiry?

Which of the following is not a part of the inquiry process?

a)

asking questions

b)

gathering information

c)

writing a long essay

d)

presenting ideas

2.

Article 1: What is Inquiry?

What is inquiry?

a)

a way to research

b)

a way to present information

c)

a way to write an essay

d)

a way to listen in class

3.

Article 3: History

Which countries are the origins of Cajun culture?

a)

Britain and Canada

b)

Canada and Mexico

c)

Canada and France

d)

Britain and France

4.

Article 3: History

Which group of people forced the Acadians our of their homes in Canada?

a)

Americans

b)

British

c)

Canadians

d)

French

5.

Article 3: History

Where did the Acadians settle?

a)

the border of Texas and Oklahoma

b)

the border of Texas and Louisiana

c)

the border of Louisiana and Arkansas

d)

the border of Louisiana and Mississippi

6.

Article 4: Language

The Cajun language is a blend of which two languages?

a)

English and Spanish

b)

English and French

c)

French and Spanish

d)

Spanish and French

7.

Article 4: Language

In the Cajun language, what is an aunt called?

a)

tante

b)

bayou

c)

File

d)

Cher

8.

Article 4: Language

Cajun and French are similar, but sometimes they _ different.

a)

act

b)

taste

c)

sound

d)

blend

9.

Article 5: Art

Which of the following is a well-known Cajun artist?

a)

Pablo PIcasso

b)

Claude Monet

c)

George Rodrique

d)

Frida Kahlo

10.

Article 5: Art

What did George Rodrique become famous for?

a)

Louisiana landscapes

b)

Rural families

c)

Swamplands

d)

Blue Dog series

11.

Article 5: Art

George Rodrique's blue dog series was based on _ .

a)

a folktale

b)

the swamplands

c)

an old pet

d)

dog families

12.

Article 6: Celebrations

Which religion is associated with Mardi Gras?

a)

Catholicism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Islam

d)

Taoism

13.

Article 6: Celebrations

Which day of the week is Mardi Gras celebrated?

a)

Monday

b)

Tuesday

c)

Wednesday

d)

Thursday

14.

Article 6: Celebrations

Which of the following is NOT a way that Cajun communities celebrate Mardi Gras?

a)

parades

b)

food

c)

music

d)

fasting

15.

Article 7: Mardi Gras Clothing

In which state do people celebrate Cajun Mardi Gras?

a)

Louisiana and George

b)

Louisiana and Texas

c)

Texas and Mexico

d)

Texas and Oklahoma

16.

Article 7: Mardi Gras Clothing

Which color is not typical of Mardi Gras clothing?

a)

purple

b)

gold

c)

green

d)

red

17.

Article 7: Mardi Gras Clothing

People wear _ with their costumes.

a)

masks

b)

wigs

c)

capes

d)

sunglasses

18.

Article 8: Food

What is Cajun cuisine known for?

a)

ice cream

b)

sourdough bread

c)

spicy seafood

d)

sushi

19.

Article 8: Food

What cooking techniques are blended together in Cajun cooking?

a)

Italian, French, West African

b)

Spanish, West African, Italian

c)

French, Spanish, West African

d)

French, Italian, Spanish

20.

Article 8: Food

Which of the following is NOT a common ingredient in Cajun cooking?

a)

pineapple

b)

okra

c)

bell peppers

d)

crawfish

21.

Article 9: Music

In which language is Cajun music typically sung?

a)

English

b)

French

c)

Spanish

d)

Italian

22.

Article 9: Music

Which of the following instruments is NOT common in Cajun music?

a)

cello

b)

fiddle

c)

triangle

d)

accordion

23.

Article 9: Music

_ is a musical style that was influenced by Cajun music.

a)

Rock

b)

Blues

c)

Zydeco

d)

Accordion