CORE
What is a "nuclear family"
Traditional Western Nuclear Family - Parents (mum/dad) + their children (1-2 kids) living in one household
What is the name of "God" in the Islamic faith?
Allah
Which continent is Mexico located in?
North America
What was Usnavi named after?
The U.S. Navy
A rite of passage for Jewish boys AND girls when they turn 13
Bar/Bat Mitzvah
Define "nationality"
Nationality refers to citizenship in a particular country which also involves a legal and personal obligation to that country.
What is the sacred spiritual book used by Jewish people?
The Torah
TRUE OR FALSE
In Dubai, it is unacceptable and punishable to drink in public places — except the beaches, you can drink there.
FALSE.
You can't drink in public in Dubai.
What is a "bodega"?
A small NYC grocery store, usually family owned
What was our first assessment task?
Indigenous Belief Systems report
Define "race"
Race is a term applied to people purely because of the way they look. Physical characteristics such as skin tone.
Name the three major Hindu gods
Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva
What day is 'Cinco de Mayo' celebrated in Mexico?
May 5th
Where do Toula and her family live?
Chicago, Illinois
This ethnic group resides in Kenya/Tanzania and is a nomadic group who hold cattle to high respect.
Define "ethnicity"
Ethnicity is a sense of peoplehood, when people feel close because of sharing a similar culture. Groups people on their shared heritage, languages, and traditions.
What is the Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca called?
What is culture shock?
Culture shock refers to feelings of uncertainty, confusion, or anxiety that people may experience when moving to a new country or experiencing a new culture or surroundings.
What is the name of the restaurant Toula's family owns?
Dancing Zorba's
What is a "multi-faith" society?
A “multi-faith” society is a society that embraces and supports a wide variety of religious beliefs.
What is a "subculture"?
A subculture is a cultural group within a larger culture, often having beliefs or interests at variance with those of the larger culture Social identity is often tied to the concept of “subculture,” the members of which generally show their allegiance by making distinctive and symbolic choices in things
What does "mandala" mean in sanskrit?
Circle - a sacred circle embodying a container for the essence within.
List 5 of the reasons given by the United Nations that defines why someone might travel overseas and be considered a tourist
Recreation
Business
Education
Sport
Religion
To visit family or friends
Who was the composer and lyricist for "In the Heights"?
Lin Manuel Miranda
In the movie Coco, what is the name of Miguel's spirit guide/alebrije?