Elements of Culture
Foods Around the World
Celebrations
Writers
Artist
100
the way we live, and what we are made up of is called ______________.
What is culture
100
This food was harvested by the Aztec tribes in Mexico and mostly used in religious ceremonies to please their gods
What is popcorn
100
The Mexican cultural celebration that celebrates the Battle of Puebla in Mexico in 1862.
What is Cinco de Mayo
100
How writers share their cultures with people. Name at least 2 elements.
What is speeches, stories, and poems.
100
Name at least two ways artist help us understand our culture better.
What is create statues, photographs, and paintings.
200
How history of culture is passed down from generation to generation.
What are stories, books, movies, or arts
200
first made in Germany; known as Hamburg steaks.
What are Hamburgers
200
An African American celebration on June 19th that marks the day in 1865 that slaves were free.
What is Juneteenth
200
modern-day writer and illustrator. People around the world enjoy his books about his culture and other cultures.
Who is Tomie de Paola.
200
an African-American artist, illustrator, and author who is most famous for picture books... Henry's Freedom Book, Abe's Honest Words, and Salt in His Shoes.
Who is Kadir Nelson
300
Name a type of religion that different cultures celebrate.
What is Christianity, Buddhism, Islam, Hindu, Judaism
300
The Chinese invented this treat while trying to keep sweet syrup cold by using snow and salt
What is Ice Cream
300
This is a festival that celebrates German heritage in Texas.
What is Oktoberfest
300
remembered for his famous children's book Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? He wrote more than 300 children's books.
Who is Bill Martin
300
a Chicano artist who represents everyday lives of Mexican-Americans in her paintings and print.
Who is Carmen Lomas Garza.
400
Name a type of clothing different cultures wear.
Answers vary.
400
another food from the Chinese; began as a fish sauce in the 1600s. This sauce didnt arrive to America until the late 1800s.
What is Ketchup
400
This is an Irish Texan celebration that was organized to help people learn about Irish heritage
What is St. Patrick's Day
400
the author of the Little House series of books describing her life in a pioneering family on the frontier.
Who is Laura Elizabeth Ingalls Wilder
400
An artist who used Photography to share his culture.
Who is Gordon Parks.
500
Name 2 types of food and its origins (the countries it came from) that are from different cultures.
Ex. Pizza---Italy; Fried Rice---China; Hamberger---Germany; etc.
500
This sweet bread is baked in the shape of bones and decorated with sugar.
What is Pan de muerto
500
Celebrated Nov 1-2; in the Mexican culture that honors family members who have died.
What is Dia de los Muertos
500
lived most of her life as a slave. Unlike most slaves, she learned to read and write. Her poems and letters help people better understand lives and culture of slaves.
Who is Phyllis Wheatley
500
Name 3 artist who entertain us with culture through Art.
Who is Kadir Nelson, Carmen Lomas Garza, Gordon Parks
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