Elements of Culture
Name 1 element of culture. (HINT: Remember the culture wheel, World Culture Data Collection Sheet)
VALUES/BELIEFS
FOOD & DRINK
THE ARTS
LANGUAGES
TRADITIONS & RITUALS
CUSTOMS & GREETINGS
FASHION/CLOTHING
RELIGIONS
How many STATES does the United States have?
50
Is Africa a CONTINENT or a COUNTRY?
Continent
What is the primary language spoken in Japan?
Japanese
What is the primary language spoken in Mexico?
Spanish
Name 3 different elements of culture. (HINT: Think about the culture wheel, World Culture Data Collection Sheet)
VALUES/BELIEFS
FOOD & DRINK
THE ARTS
LANGUAGES
TRADITIONS & RITUALS
CUSTOMS & GREETINGS
FASHION/CLOTHING
RELIGIONS
Nike, Adidas, and Puma are examples of which element of American culture?
Fashion & Clothing
Sculpture, weaving, beading, painting, pottery, and jewelry
The Arts
What is the largest country on the continent of Asia?
Russia
South America is bordered by 2 major oceans. Name 1.
Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
Music, painting, and drawing are examples of which element of culture?
The Arts
The Fourth of July, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Easter are examples of which element of American culture?
Traditions & Rituals
Name 1 of the 3 large bodies of water that touch/border Africa.
Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, Mediterranean Sea
What is the most well-known dish in Japanese cuisine? (HINT: combination of fresh fish, seaweed, and rice)
Sushi
Dishes involving tortillas are a common example of which element of Mexican culture?
Food & Drink
Christianity and Islam are examples of what element of culture?
Religion
Which 2 states in the United States do NOT touch the other 48?
Alaska & Hawaii
Which country in Africa is NOT connected to the rest?
Madagascar
Shinto and Buddhism are examples of which element of Japanese culture?
Religion
What continent is the country of Mexico located in?
North America
Waving hello & good-bye are examples of which element of culture?
Customs & Greetings
What is the OFFICIAL language of the United States of America
There is no official language!
Music is an extremely important element of African culture. What is the most common instrument in African cultural music?
Drums
Japan, Indonesia, and Malaysia are examples of archipelagos. What is an archipelago?
Chain of islands grouped together as one country/region
What style of music is closely linked to Mexican Culture?
Mariachi