Culture - Latin America

Multiple Choice

How does the standard of living in a country relate to its literacy rate?

• The higher the literacy rate, the lower the standard of living.
• The higher the literacy rate, the higher the standard of living.
• The standard of living and the literacy rate are not related.
• The lower the literacy rate, the higher the standard of living.

Multiple Choice

What are the most common spoken languages in Latin America?

• Spanish and Portuguese

• English and French

• Italian and German

• Chinese and Japanese

Open Ended

Describe the culture of Latin America.

Open Ended

Justify your choice: I would rather _____ because...

Open Ended

What is a religion that is very popular in Latin America?

Multiple Choice

What is a tradition?

• A tradition is a belief or behavior passed down within a group or society with symbolic meaning or special significance with origins in the past.

• A tradition is a type of food

• A tradition is a type of dance

• A tradition is a type of clothing

Multiple Choice

Read this and answer the question:

"PEOPLE & CULTURE

Colombia's people are as varied as its landscape. Most citizens are descended from three ethnic groups: Indians, African people brought to Colombia to work as slaves, and European settlers. This rich cultural mix makes the country's foods, music, dance, and art diverse and unique."

What does Colombia's culture have in common with that of Central America?

• It is diverse. Food and music vary greatly by where you are.

• The food is almost the same as Central American food.

• The music is the same as Central America.

• Colombian art is the same as in Central America.

Multiple Choice

What are some cultural traditions brought to Latin America by African slaves and European colonists?

• Food

• Music

• Art

• All of the above

Open Ended

If the person was holding the ball on the table instead, then in which region would he more than likely live? Explain your answer.

Multiple Choice

What are the three influences that blend to form the culture in Latin America?

• African, Australian, European

• native, African, European

• US, European, Russian

• Language, traditions, and sports

Multiple Choice

What is the significance of Diego Rivera's murals in relation to the history of Mexico?

• They depict Mexican folklore

• They record the history of Mexico

• They are purely decorative

• They focus on European history

Multiple Choice

How do the celebrations of Dia de los Muertos reflect the Mexican view of death?

• Death is seen as the end of life.

• Death is feared and avoided in conversation.

• Death is considered a natural part of life.

• Death is only discussed during Dia de los Muertos.

Open Ended

Describe how the Carnival is celebrated in Latin America. Write down your answers and be ready to discuss.

Multiple Choice

Is it a fact or a fib that Diego Rivera painted murals to record the history of Mexico?

• Fact

• Fib

• Not Sure

• Both

Multiple Choice

Is the statement 'The Christ the Redeemer statue is in Mexico' a fact or a fib?

• Fact

• Fib

• Not Sure

• Both

Multiple Choice

Is the statement "The cabbage was a staple crop that spread to Europe due to colonization" a fact or a fib?

• Fact

• Fib

• Neither

• Both

Multiple Choice

What is one characteristic Celebration A and Celebration B have in common?

• They both involve costumes

• They both happen in the summer

• They both include fireworks

• They both are celebrated in the same month

Poll

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