The Arts and Cultures of Texas

Examples cultural activities & celebrations Texans can experience are:

• Rock, Paper, Scissors & The Tic Tac Toe Championships

• Bastille Day & Cinco de Mayo

• Quatro de Mayo & San Jacinto Day

• Scottish Dancing & Kickboxing

This Texan female artist is known for created sculptures of Stephen F. Austin & Sam Houston, as well as contributing to Texas State University & the Texas Fine Arts Association:

• Amanda Pena

• Elisabet Ney

• Elizabeth, Queen of England

• Diane Gonzalez Bertrand

This artist from Laredo is a former secondary teacher that uses bold colors to pay tribute to American Indians, and took part in what is known as 'The Chicano Movement'.

• Amado Pena, Jr.

• Walter Prescott Webb

• Horton Foote

• Amadeus Mozart

This annual event originated as a Chinese New Year Celebration and takes place annually in the City of San Antonio:

• San Antonio Festival of Life

• San Antonio Panda Express Expedition

• San Antonio Asian Festival

• San Antonio Asian Celebration

What is one cultural influence from Spanish colonization in Texas?

• It had no impact.

• It introduced new foods and architecture.

• It only affected the language.

• It only affected the economy.

Which nomadic Native American CULTURE hunted buffalo, gathered plants, and lived in the center/panhandle of Texas?

• Plains

• Puebloan

• Gulf

• Southeastern

Which of the following cultural group is expected to make up nearly half of the population in Texas over the next several decades:

• Anglo American

• Hispanic

• African American

• Smurfs

Which of the following is a famous music festival held annually in Austin, Texas?

• A) Coachella

• B) Lollapalooza

• C) South by Southwest (SXSW)

• D) Glastonbury

What is the primary cultural influence on Tex-Mex cuisine?

• A) French

• B) Mexican

• C) Italian

• D) Chinese

Which Texas city is known for its vibrant arts scene, including the Museum of Fine Arts and the Houston Grand Opera?

• A) Dallas

• B) Austin

• C) Houston

• D) San Antonio