Cultures and Traditions

Grade 2 Social Studies Worksheet

Circle the answer.

1. 1.

   Each fall, neighbors hang lanterns along their street for a harvest festival. This year it was windy. Which one is the tradition?

   • Nora got a new backpack for school yesterday.
   • Leo found a coin on the playground today.
   • Hanging lanterns along the street each fall.
2. 2.

   Ana's family makes tamales together every winter. How can you tell it is a tradition?

   • It happens only on days when it rains.
   • It happened only one time.
   • Her family does it every winter.
3. 3.

   Why does Grandpa tell his village story at dinner?

   • To pass family memories to the children.
   • To help a new student feel welcome.
   • To take care of a shared place.
4. 4.

   A visitor learns that people wear special clothes at a parade. What is a respectful thing to do?

   • Ask politely what the clothes mean.
   • Say that your own way is much better.
   • Say it looks silly and very strange.
5. 5.

   Which sentence is true about traditions?

   • Different families can have different traditions.
   • Traditions are never shared with other people.
   • Only one kind of tradition is the right one.
6. 6.

   Mia's class sings a welcome song whenever a new student joins. Today it rained at recess. Which one is the tradition?

   • A storm closed our school for a whole day.
   • Singing the welcome song for new students.
   • Sam lost a loose tooth at lunch on Monday.