Food Traditions
Music & Dance
Clothing & Traditions
Language & Learning
Influences on American Life
FINAL JEOPARDY
100

This Italian dish, made with dough, sauce and cheese, is one of America's most popular foods.

What is pizza?

100

Jazz and Blues came from this community.

What is African American?

100

Wearing green on St. Patrick's Day celebrates this culture.

What is Irish?

100

The main language in the United States came from this country.

What is England?

100

This Mexican holiday honors family members who have passed away.

What is Dia de los Muertos?

200

Tacos and burritos are foods from this culture?

What is Mexican?

200

This style of dance, often performed in circles with stomping and clapping, was created by African American communities and later influenced modern hip-hop dance.

What is break dancing?

200

Cowboy hats and rodeo traditions were influenced by vaquero culture which came from this country.

What is Mexico?

200

The word "kindergarten" comes from this European country.

What is Germany?

200

The Civil Rights Movement in the United States was mostly led by this community.

What is the African American community?

300

This African American food tradition includes dishes like fried chicken, cornbread and collard greens.

What is soul food?

300

Salsa and merengue are dances from this culture.

What is Latin American culture?

300

Native Americans introduced this type of warm winter clothing, often made with animal hides.

What are parkas?

300

Many U.S. states like Ohio and Michigan have names from this group.

Who are Native Americans?

300

The tradition of putting up a Christmas tree came from this country.

What is Germany?

400

Sushi and ramen are from this Asian country.

What is Japan?

400

Hip-hop music started in this U.S. city.

What is New York City?

400

The Chinese New Year parade often features this long, colorful creature.

What is a dragon?

400

The Spanish language influenced many city names like Los Angeles and San Antonio. The Spanish language comes from this country.

What is Spain?

400

The practice of yoga came from this country.

What is India?

500

Bagels and lox are connected to immigrants from this religion and culture.

What is Jewish culture?

500

Polka was brought to America by immigrants from this European country.

What is Poland?

500

The Indian festival of lights is called this.

What is Diwali?

500

The word "karaoke" means "empty orchestra" and comes from this Asian language.

What is Japanese?

500

Corn, beans and squash are often called "the three sisters" and were introduced by this group of people.

Who are Native Americans?

500

America is often called this type of "bowl," where different cultures keep their uniqueness but are blended together.

What is a salad bowl?

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