Traditions & Identity
Values & Beliefs
Historical Symbols
Vocab
100
What is one tradition that is unique to North Carolina?
Answers may vary...
100
Who are the indigenous peoples of North Carolina?
Native Americans (or any tribe in NC)
100
What is a famous historical symbol of North Carolina?
Answers may vary.
100
A usual way of doing things is a(n)__________________ .
custom
200
How has music influenced North Carolina's identity?
Mention something about some ethnic groups or NC's state song.
200
What is one value that the Cherokee had?
Gadugi, Living peacefully with nature, Men and women from the same clan cannot get married, Booger mask dances drive evil spirits away in winter, Holding sacred ceremonies to celebrate different times of year and events.
200
What is the state mammal?
Gray Squirrel
200
A person who moves from one country to another is a(n___________________) .
immigrant
300
Name a traditional food that represents North Carolina culture.
Any food from any ethnic group influences NC culture.
300
How have immigrant communities influenced the beliefs in North Carolina?
Mention a group that has come to NC and a contribution.
300
What are some symbols we see on the NC Flag?
Dates, Colors, Star, Letters
300
A(n)__________________ is a group of people from the same country, or who share a way of life.
ethnic group
400
Explain how festivals contribute to North Carolina's unique identity.
Mention something about the state fair or other celebrations.
400
In the story of the Terrapin and the Rabbit, what was the lesson?
Gadugi (working together)
400
Tell me a symbol that we see within North Carolina's seal.
Liberty, Plenty, Ship, Cornucopia, NC Motto, Mecklenburg Declaration, Halifax Resolves, Constitution, Liberty Cap
400
______________________ is a way of life or a belief that has come from the past and continues today.
Heritage
500
Which statement could be used as evidence to support the following claim: North Carolina is a diverse place to live?
North Carolina is the tenth largest state in population.
People of many different ethnic groups live in North Carolina.
North Carolina is one of the fastest-growing states.
Some migrant workers have chosen to settle in one place.
2. People of many different ethnic groups live in North Carolina.
500
What are some values or beliefs that we see in NC today that we also can see in native people of NC?
Gadugi, working together, living peacefully with nature, etc.
500
What do the dates on North Carolina's state flag represent?
The Fourth of July
Halifax Resolves and Mecklenburg Declaration Day
Benson Mules Days
Folkmoot USA
2. Halifax Resolves and Mecklenburg Declaration Day
500
the worth, importance, or usefulness of something.
Value