Japan
Culture and Food
Culture and Travel
Culture and Diversity
China
100

True or False: Slurping your noodles shows that you are enjoying your meal, and therefore is good table etiquette.

True

100

In countries where people eat with their hands, which hand do they use?

Right

100

True or False: Travel is the permanent movement of a person to an overseas location.

False- travel is temporary

100

Unjumble: A key characteristic of culture is that it gescnah

Changes

100

The most widely spoken language in China.

Mandarin

200

A traditional dress made from a single bolt of fabric.

Kimono

200

Sustenance is a key function of food. What does this mean?

It is meant to maintain life and/or health.

200

Is travelling from Sydney to Auckland international or domestic travel?

International

200

How has the Internet changed culture?

More information

Greater connectivity

Social Media!...

200

Food plays an important part in this Chinese Festival that doesn't happen on the 1st of a particular month.

Chinese New Year

300

The flagship character of this element of culture is Hello Kitty. Kawaii is the culture of...

cuteness

300

Apart from religion, give a reason for people to fast.

Protest/make a statement

Lose weight

Focus on their own beliefs (not always related to religion)

300

Identify 3 benefits of travel.

Finding self/improve mental health

Discovering new places/cultures/languages

Interact with new people

Increases your creative thoughts

Improves your tolerance...

300

Give 3 reasons cultural diversity is important.

We can learn from other cultures: ideas/language/religious beliefs

We can eat different foods.

We can learn tolerance and respect.

We can dispel stereotypes.


300
What do yin and yang represent when it comes to food in China?

Yin foods are 'cold' foods

Yang foods are 'hot' foods

400
Identify 3 things you should do with chopsticks at the dining table.

When not in use, place on chopstick rest.

Use to pick up food (do not use to pierce food).

Always keep them together (not crossed).

To be used for eating only (don't use to point at things).


400

The Chinese eat other parts of an animal that are not consumed by other cultures because in the past they had?

Famine

400

Define cross cultural literacy

The ability to understand and participate fluently in a culture.

400

Between 2006 and 2016, the percentage of people in Campbelltown who were born in Australia dropped. By how much?

5%

400

Why is tea is the most common beverage in China?

Cold drinks are believed to inhibit digestion

500

What is the main religion of Japan?

Shinto

500

In this European country, you are expected to make your own birthday treat and serve it to your guests.

The Netherlands

500

You say hello by saying 'privet' in this language- the 7th most common in the world.

Russian

500

In the 2016 Census, which age group had the biggest population in Campbelltown?

25-34 year olds

Side discussion: how do you think that affects the area?

500

Noodles are eaten on birthdays and at Chinese New Year to signify...?

Longevity (endurance)