Vocabulary
American Culture
Cooke Culture
World Cultures
100

A way of life for a group of people is called ______. Some examples are food, clothes, music and traditions.

culture

100

Name a holiday that the whole country celebrates.

Thanksgiving, Halloween, 4th of July, Easter, Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, etc...

100

When do does the whole Cooke community gather together?

Community Assembly

100

American culture is the same as Asian culture. True or false?

False

200

Thanksgiving is a ________ that the whole country celebrates.

tradition
200

In America, what is custom to do during the Pledge of Allegiance?

200

Name 3 people that are part of the Cooke community.

200

In America, it is custom to shake someone's hand when you meet them. How are people greeted in other cultures?

Bowing, Kiss on cheek, hug, etc...

300

In many European countries, it is ______ to kiss someone on the cheek when you greet them.

custom

300

A popular food in American culture is...

Pizza, burger, fries, hot dogs, etc...

300

Cooke Academy is the only school that has a school culture. True or False.

False. All schools are communities!

300

Hindu women traditionally wear clothing called a sari. Is this visible or invisible culture?

Visible

400
A _________ is a group of people that work, play, and live together.

community

400

Americans typically wear comfortable clothing such as...

Sweats, hoodies, etc...

400

What NYC neighborhood is Cooke Academy located in?

Harlem

400
When Chinese is celebrated, people light fireworks. What American holiday do we also light fireworks?

4th of July/Independence Day

500

A borough is part of a large city. New York have 5 boroughs. Name at least 3.

Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island

500

What is a symbol that represents American freedom?

Bald eagle, Statue of Liberty, etc...

500

Who's the leader of the Cooke Academy community?

Ms. Clancy

500

Thanksgiving is celebrated all over the world. True or false?

False.

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