Culture: Our Way of Life

something that is passed down over time

• culture

• tradition

• heritage

a way of life

• culture

• tradition

• heritage

a person's history and culture

• culture

• tradition

• heritage

a special time celebrated by a community

• festival

• ceremony

an important event for a serious occasion

• festival

• ceremony

What is a custom?

• the leader of a state

• things you must have to live

• a special way that a group does something

• buildings that were lived in long ago

Which is NOT a reason why cultures have commemorations?

• celebrate an important event in history

• celebrate an aspect of their religion

• honor important people

• to have a day off from school

What does the word global mean?

• a way of life

• a round ball

• involving the earth or world

• spoken and written words

How is American culture like other cultures?

• American children don't celebrate holidays

• American culture doesn't listen to music

• American culture has music, celebrations, and traditions

Which is an example of a global issue?

• homework

• pollution

• laundry