Communities Chapter 4 Test Review

Question 1

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is celebrated on the _____ Monday in January.

Accepted Answer

third

Question 2

_____ is the Mexican holiday that celebrates the victory of the Mexican people over the French who invaded their country

Accepted Answer

Cinco de Mayo

Question 3

Celebrated on November 11, it is a day when we honor the veterans who have served in the United States armed forces.

Accepted Answer

Veterans Day

Question 4

The settlers who celebrated the first Thanksgiving were known as Native Americans.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 5

Many communities hold __________ to remember important people or events.

Accepted Answer

celebrations

Question 6

Dr. King led the ________, a drive for equal treatment of all citizens.

Accepted Answer

Civil Rights Movement

Question 7

The first Thanksgiving was celebrated in _________.

Accepted Answer

Plymouth, Massachusetts

Question 8

This is an American holiday in which we give thanks for the good things that happened during the year.

Accepted Answer

Thanksgiving Day

Question 9

Holiday celebrated on the last Monday of May. A day we remember soldiers who lost their lives protecting our country.

Accepted Answer

Memorial Day

Question 10

A ________ is a special way that a group does something.

Accepted Answer

tradition

Question 11

This holiday is celebrated on the Fourth of July. It is a celebration of our independence from England.

Accepted Answer

Independence Day

Question 12

On this holiday, we celebrate a man's fight for freedom and civil rights.

Accepted Answer

Martin Luther King Jr.

Question 13

A _______ is a special day for remembering an important person or event.

Accepted Answer

holiday

Question 14

True or False: Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and Ramadan are examples of religious holidays.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 15

One example of a community celebration is a state fair.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 16

True or False: Dr. King did not believe in using violence to convince people to make changes in equality.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 17

A _____ is an object that represents something else. Examples are cake and candles that help people celebrate birthdays

Accepted Answer

symbol

Question 18

On _________ both Irish and non-Irish people celebrate Irish culture by wearing green clothing and watching parades.

Accepted Answer

St. Patrick's Day

Question 19

The _______ Festival is celebrated by Native American groups. Members give thanks for the corn harvest.

Accepted Answer

Green Corn

Question 20

Farmers show their _______ at state fairs. These are farm animals raised on local farms.

Accepted Answer

livestock

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