Culture
What is culture?
The way of life of a group of people.
What is an ethnic group?
A group of people who share a common heritage and may share ancestry, history, language or traditions.
A family prepares rice and peas and fry chicken for Sunday dinner. Is this culture or an ethnic group?
Culture.
Name one food that is part of Jamaican culture.
Ackee and saltfish, jerk chicken, rice and peas, or another suitable example.
Name one ethnic group found in Jamaica.
African, Indian, Chinese or European ethnic groups.
A group of people shares Chinese ancestry and a common heritage. Is this culture or an ethnic group?
Ethnic group.
Name two things that can be part of a person's culture.
Food, music, clothing, language, dances, beliefs or traditions.
What is one thing that people in an ethnic group may share?
Ancestry, history, language, heritage or traditions.
People perform traditional dances at a Jamaican celebration. Is this culture or an ethnic group?
Culture.
Why do families teach children their traditions?
To help children learn about and continue their family or cultural practices.
Can people from different ethnic groups live together in the same country?
Yes. People from different ethnic groups live together in Jamaica.