Culture

Architecture, arts, literature, music, and language are characteristics of what?

• culture

• place

• shelter

• movement

As people move to new places they can bring their language to new places.

• true

• false

Cultural heritage is ...

• passed down

• a collection of places

• history of people

• our ancestors

Why is Día de los Muertos an important Mexican celebration?

• It honors loved ones who have died

• It honors the seasons.

• It celebrates the many cultures in Texas.

• It celebrates freedom

Why are cultural celebrations important? SELECT TWO

• to preserve (keep/continue) traditions

• to have parades and eat food

• to highlight important cultural ideas

• to spend money

• to show other people why their culture is better than others

What information can be gathered from the map?

• Tejano influence is only in Texas

• The best Cajun food is in Oklahoma

• Cajuns settled in Texas and Louisiana

• Cajun settled in six states.