Reading Comprehension #13

What festival did Collin experience in India?

• Diwali

• Holi

• Pongal

• Navratri

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What was the significance of the bonfires during Holi?

• To celebrate the arrival of spring

• To honor the goddess Lakshmi

• To symbolize the victory of devotion over tyranny

• To mark the end of harvest

What is the name of the traditional dance Collin witnessed in Jaipur?

• Bharatanatyam

• Kathakali

• Ghoomar

• Odissi

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

In Japan, what philosophy is associated with the tea ceremony?

• Bushido

• Wabi-sabi

• Zen

• Shinto

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

What is hanami?

• A tea-drinking ritual

• The art of flower arranging

• A cherry blossom viewing picnic

• A Japanese calligraphy technique

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Why did sumo wrestlers stomp their feet before a match?

• To impress the audience

• To intimidate opponents

• To ward off evil spirits

• To demonstrate strength

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

What was the central dish Collin learned to make in Vietnam during Tet?

• Pho

• Banh chưng

• Spring rolls

• Bun cha

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

• What do peach blossoms symbolize during Tet?

• • Wealth

• • Happiness

• • Longevity

• • Prosperity

What type of clothing did Collin wear for the Japanese tea ceremony?

• Kimono

• Hakama

• Yukata

• Ao dai

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What common theme did Collin notice across all the cultures he visited?

• Respect for technology

• Connection to nature and community

• A focus on innovation

• Celebration of individualism

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2