Vocabulary
Relatives from long ago
Ancestors
Who usually chooses names in many European cultures?
Parents
This person or a fortune-teller often chooses the name.
Character
In Ghana, what determines a child's name?
The day they are born
Cultural traditions play a large ___ in how we act
Part
Synonym for "normally" or "usually"
Typically
In Italy, children are often named after these people
Grandparents
Name 2 elements names can be based on in China.
Fire, Water (Wood, Metal, Earth)
The name for a boy born on Friday
Kofi
He ___ sleeps late on Saturdays
Typically
To show or express a quality
reflects
This figure is the reason for naming kids after dead relatives in E. Europe.
The Angel of Death
This person or a fortune-teller often chooses the name.
Grandfather
The name for a girl born on Friday.
Afua
always looks at his ___ in the mirror.
Reflection
To order or determine something by tradition
To dictate
True/False: In Italy, father's parents' names are used first.
T
In contrast to Italy, Asian names focus on ___ instead of relatives
Personal qualities / Meaning
What is the meaning of the names Kofi and Afua?
Wanderer / Explorer
My teacher uses music ___ a means of practicing.
As
Basic things like fire, water, or earth
Elements
Why name a child after a dead relative in E. Europe?
To protect the child
Some names include written characters meaning beauty or ___
Strength (or Kindness)
How are children with these names traditionally seen?
As travelers
My cat is named ___ my favorite singer.
After