Cultures and traditions

When people come from a different country, they bring their music, beliefs, customs, celebrations, and traditions. The way a group of people lives is called…

• Culture

• Country

• Diversity

Pablo and his family eat dinner together every day at 6:30 pm. They enjoy spending time together and talking about their activities during the day. Something that a person does usually in a certain way is called…

• A Custom

• A Celebration

• A Nation

Maria comes from a different country. The word “country” in the sentence above can be replaced by the word…

• Nation

• People

• Neighborhood

What does being in a classroom with children from other countries do?

• Shows you that everyone is the same.

• Helps you learn about different cultures.

• Makes you understand a map of the world.

Food, shelter, and love are all what?

• Cultures we all see.

• Basic needs we all have.

• Languages we all speak.

Your friend from Spain plays Flamenco Music in his house. What does this show?

• Music is a kind of belief

• Music is part of his culture.

• Music is a basic need for him.

Which is part of the culture of people?

• Beliefs

• Schools

• Generations

When people from two cultures eat, sing, and play games together, what are they doing?

• Sharing their cultures.

• Living in a neighborhood.

• Living in different countries.

What is something that is passed down over time, but can also be new?

• A family custom

• A holiday

• A generation

Why does Maria, whose family is from Mexico, celebrate quinceañera?

• Because she lives in California.

• Because she likes to eat traditional rice cakes.

• Because it is an important tradition for her family.