Vocab
people who share a similar culture often live near each other
cultural region
painting, sculptures, songs, stories, dances
Arts
a person who is a role model for others
hero
Name 1 thing people do for recreation in a warm climate and 1 thing people do for recreation in a cold climate.
People in warm climates might swim, fish, or go boating. People in cold climates might go ice-fishing, skiing, sledding, or snowboarding.
people gather to watch fireworks, to celebrate our nation’s independence
4th of July
gatherings where people sing and dance
pow wows
stories that are only spoken
oral histories
families gather together for a meal, to celebrate being thankful for such a bountiful harvest
Thanksgiving Day
What are the different types of art that can show culture?
songs/stories, sculptors/painters, dance
A celebration is held in, in Japan, with the hopes of a good harvest of rice each year
Japanese Rice Festival
relatives who lived long ago
ancestors
a fictional, or made-up story passed down by tradition
folk tale
A picture that stands for an idea
What is one way dancers can express a groups culture?
By wearing costumes
people in Mexico watch parades, listen to music, or do Mexican dances to celebrate victory against French troops
Cinco de Mayo
there are many differences among people
diversity
A the crops gathered at the end of the growing season
harvest
a building or other structure that is important to a culture
landmark
Sculptors and painters may use ____ to show details of their culture in their art.
Symbols (or local natural resources)
On this day people in India celebrate their independence from British rule by flying colorful kites and waving flags
August 15th
a way of enjoying yourself
recreation
a song of loyalty to a nation
Anthem
On this day people stay home from school/work remember someone and how he worked hard for civil rights
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Why do people create stories?
To share history, ideas, and what's important to them
a celebration that was based on a harvest festival help in some countries in Africa
Kwanza