L-1 Culture and Ethnicity
Name three things ethnic groups often share.
A language, history, and other aspects of culture
How many loanguages are spoken in the United States?
More than 300 languages are spoken in the United States.
Name two things that people from different ethnic groups have brought to the United States.
People brought many different religions, languages, stories ,dances, songs, and customs to the nation (United States).
Who were Pioneers? Describe
Pioneers were people who settled in wilderness areas.
What is another word for CUSTOM?
Tradition
Name a way that cultures share their values.
Cultures also share their values through ART.
What does HERITAGE mean?
Heritage means background or tradition.
Religion is a set of _______held by a group of people.
beliefs
Where do people of the same ethnicity and culture live?
They can live in many countries.
Name two ways people EXPRESS their culture.
People express their culture through festivals and holidays.
WHat areas are the people in the United States DESCENDED from?
Some people in the Unites States are descended from people in Europe, Africa, Asia, and other parts of the Americas.
What are the stories that Native Americans and African Americans tell, all about?
Clever animals solving problems.
How do cultures form?
Cultures form when people come together to create COMMUNITIES.
How do some cultures share their ideas and customs?
Some cultures share their ideas and customs through ORAL TRADITIONS.
Name two ways people can EXPRESS their culture.
songs, dance, art, stories, and games
written
What is the definition of a culture?
A culture is the shared customs of a group of people.
What happens when many cultures live in one place?
Their cultures MIX.
How large is the population of the United States compared to the world?
Today, the United States has the THIRD largest population in the world!
What does TOLERANCE mean?
TOLERANCE means respecting something different from your own beliefs and customs.