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1
What was the primary purpose of El
Teatro Campesino
when it was founded in 1965?
To entertain migrant farmworkers during their lunch breaks
2 support United Farm Workers movement, raise awareness through performance
To create a Spanish-language Broadway-style theater company
To advocate for Chicano representation in Hollywood
2
What best describes the type of plays performed by El
Teatro Campesino
?
Short, (actos) powerful skits that addressed social and political issues
Classical European plays adapted into Spanish
Silent performances inspired by mime traditions
Light-hearted musicals about rural life
3
- What does Gloria Anzaldúa’s (chicana writer) concept of
Nepantla
describe?
A traditional Chicano holiday
A physical border between Mexico and the U.S.
A space in-betweenness where identities & cultures intersect and transform
A style of Mexican folk dance
4
- 2.2 CD2 -What factors led to the
rise of Chicano artists
, and what themes do they often explore in their work?
Chicano Movement & a desire to express cultural identity and social justice
Support from mainstream galleries and a focus on European art styles
The influence of pop culture and commercial advertising
Themes: immigration, family, resistance, pride in Mexican American heritage
5
- What is one purpose of a "
roll call
" in Chicano graffiti and gang culture?
A way to promote local art galleries
A list of mural techniques
A form of tagging that names gang members or pays tribute
A type of traditional dance
6
Which of the following is
NOT
a common element of Chicano tattoo art?
Symbols of family, struggle, and cultural pride
Black and grey shading with fine lines
Bright, neon colors with cartoon characters
Religious imagery like the Virgin Mary or crosses
7
2.1 CD1 - How did Mexican murals after the
Mexican Revolution (1910)
serve as political statements & cultural education?
They avoided political messages to focus on nature and landscapes.
They celebrated the power of European monarchies.
They only decorated government buildings with abstract images.
Depicted struggles of the working class and promoted revolutionary ideals.
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1.2 PR1 - What is
one challenge
many Chicanxs/Latinxs face
when defining their cultural identity
?
Choosing between art and science careers
Balancing two cultures or feeling dual identities
Finding the right college major
Learning a second language
9
2.1 CD1 - Which of the following statements describes contributions of
3 grandes muralists
: Rivera, Siqueiros & Orozco
They used murals to depict social issues, revolution, and Mexican identity.
Their primary focus was on abstract art and modernism.
They only painted portraits of historical figures without political themes.
They were known for their work as sculptors, not muralists.
10
- 3.2 CD2 -Why is
La Virgen de Guadalupe
important to many Chicanos?
(Select all that apply)
She represents cultural identity and resistance.
She is seen as a symbol of faith and protection.
She connects spiritual belief with social justice.
She encourages Chicanos to forget their Indigenous roots.
11
What is gentrification?
When longtime residents move to wealthier neighborhoods for better housing
When a community comes together to improve local housing
Wealthier people move in, prices rise, locals get pushed out.
When a city builds new schools and parks in low-income neighborhoods
12
What do
lowriders
most symbolically represent in Chicano culture?
A fascination with American car manufacturing
A hobby mostly unrelated to politics or identity
A creative expression of cultural pride, identity, and resistance
A rejection of traditional Mexican heritage
13
Why is Chicano culture, like lowriders and fashion, popular in
Japan
?
A way to express individuality
Admiration for the art and meaning
Shared values of pride and resistance
All of the above
14
2.3 CD3 -How 2 understand Chic/Lat culture, limitations of traditional categories like “high/low” or “minority culture”
culture should be studied only through fine art and classical literature.
Popular culture includes everyday life food, music, beliefs, & celebrations
“high” and “low” culture helps scholars value different lifestyles equally
Terms “subculture” or “minority culture” suggest inferiority should avoided
15
1.2 PR1 - What does the concept of
RACE
mostly refer to?
A system created to celebrate diversity
Learning a second language
A biological fact based on genetics
A social construct based on PHYSICAL traits used to create hierarchies
16
2.4 PR2- What do Gabriela Rodriguez-Gomez and Ruben Salazar focus on when discussing Chicano identity?
Both focus only on murals
G. Rodriguez-Gomez: women & culture; and R. Salazar: politics & struggle
They both ignore gender issues
Rodriguez-Gomez: religion; Salazar: food
17
- How does
Yolanda López
challenge traditional representations of the
Virgin of Guadalupe
in her artwork?
By portraying her as a religious leader in a church setting
By dressing her in royal robes and placing her on a throne
By depicting her as an active, empowered woman in running shoes
By removing all cultural and symbolic references to the Virgin
18
What was one key purpose of
José Guadalupe Posada
's use of printmaking? (las calaveras)
To create decorative art for private collectors
To provide social critique and raise awareness about societal issues
To promote political parties and government policies
To sell art to tourists visiting Mexico
19
1.2 PR1 - Which of the following best describes
culture
?
Shared beliefs, values, traditions, customs, and behaviors
The laws and regulations of a country
The physical appearance of a group of people
A person's favorite food or clothing style
20
How did El
Teatro Campesino
contribute to the Chicano Movement?
By teaching English to Spanish-speaking immigrants
By dramatizing the struggles of farmworkers and raising cultural awareness
By training actors for mainstream film roles
By creating humorous parodies of American politics
21
1.2 PR1 - What does
ethnicity
primarily refer to?
Physical characteristics like skin color
Shared culture, language, traditions, and ancestry
Legal citizenship in a country
A person’s income and social class
22
1.2 PR1 - What is the
main difference between race and ethnicity
?
Ethnicity refers only to nationality, while race includes language
Race is more important in identity than ethnicity
Ethnicity is sharing culture and heritage; race is based on physical traits
Race is chosen; ethnicity is assigned at birth
