Topic Review: Diversity within unity in Texas
Quiz by Quizalize - Grade 7 Social Studies
Grade 7
Social Studies (2018)(Archived)
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
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- Q1What heritage is celebrated at the Wurstfest celebration in New Braunfels, Texas?French heritageCzech heritageGerman heritageSpanish heritage30s113.19.18.A
- Q2Cinco de Mayo celebrates ___________________ heritage and has become a bigger celebration in Texas than in its native country.French heritageGerman heritageCzech heritageMexican heritage30s113.19.18.A
- Q3What is the most likely reason Texas schools have Mariachi music programs and Ballet Folklorico dance programs?To encourage assimilation to American music and dance.To share and celebrate Texas' roots in Mexican culture.To highlight the dominance of Mexican culture in Texas.To create separation between newly arrived immigrants and Texas natives.30s113.19.18.A
- Q4How does the celebration of Czhilispeil in Flatonia, Texas celebrate both Czech culture and Texas culture?It celebrates Czech culture with polka music and Texas culture with a chili cook-off.It celebrates Czech culture with Cajun music and Texas culture with bull riding.It celebrates Czech culture with a bratwurst eating contest and Texas culture with country music.It celebrates Czech culture with Mariachi music and Texas culture with a rodeo.30s113.19.18.B
- Q5What culture and major event in history is celebrated in Texas on June 19?African American culture and the date Texas entered the American Civil Way.Mexican culture and the date Mexico declared independence from Spain.Mexican culture and the date Texas declared independence from Mexico.African American culture and the date Texans received the news that slavery had ended.30s113.19.18.B
- Q6All of the following Texas cities have Spanish names EXCEPT?AmarilloSan AntonioFredricksburgEl Paso30s113.19.18.C
- Q7Which of the following foods and cultures are correctly matched?Mexican - Tamale, German - Sauerkraut, Czech - KolacheMexican - Pizza, German - Bratwurst, French - CrepesMexican - Menudo, German - Sauerkraut, Czech - EnchiladasMexican - Tamale, German - Sauerkraut, French - Kolaches30s113.19.18.C
- Q8The Painted Churches of Texas are an example of which two cultures?German and Czech culturesFrench and Spanish culturesGerman and Spanish culturesEnglish and Czech cultures30s113.19.18.C
- Q9Tejano music has its origins in what cultures?Spanish, German, Czech, and FrenchSpanish, German, Russian, and FrenchSpanish, German, Czech, and PolishSpanish, German, Russian, and Scottish30s113.19.18.C
- Q10Who is the famous Texan that sculpted life-size figures of Stephen F. Austin and Sam Houston?Barbara BushElisabet NeyElectra Waggoner BiggsAnne Richards30s113.19.18.D
- Q11Who is the famous African American Texan credited for starting a type of music called "ragtime" and famous for his work called "The Entertainer?"Horton FooteJ. Frank DobieScott JoplinWalter Prescott Webb30s113.19.18.D
- Q12Who of the following is a Mexican American Texan famous for her writing?Frida KahloEllen OchoaDiane Gonzales BertrandDolores Huerta30s113.19.18.D
- Q13Which famous Texas historian wrote the books, "The Texas Rangers" and "The Great Plains"?Diane Gonzales BertrandAmado Peña Jr.Roy BedichekWalter Prescott Webb30s113.19.18.D
- Q14Which famous Texan won an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for "To Kill a Mockingbird"?Horton FooteWalter Prescott WebbScott JoplinElisabet Ney30s113.19.18.D
- Q15Which Mexican American artist from Kingsville, Texas has published books celebrating the everyday lives of Mexican Americans?Carmen Lomas GarzaFrida KahloDiane Gonzales BertrandSelena30s113.19.18.D