Cultures of the World

What is culture?

• A special and unique way of living

• A type of food

• A type of clothing

• A type of music

How can you find out what culture someone belongs to?

• By looking at their skin color

• By asking them

• By observing their clothing

• By listening to their music

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of American culture?

• Jeans and t-shirts

• Football and baseball

• Spicy food

• Christmas and Thanksgiving

What is a prominent element of African culture?

• Colorful paintings

• Banana splits

• Football

• Christmas

Which religion is NOT part of French culture?

• Christianity

• Islam

• Judaism

• Buddhism

What is NOT a unique characteristic of Chinese culture?

• Heavy sauces in food

• Drinking tea as medicine

• Celebrating Christmas

• Speaking Mandarin language

What is a common dessert in Spanish culture?

• Pie

• Wine

• Bread

• Fruit

What is an important week in the Spanish culture?

• Holy Week

• Christmas Week

• Easter Week

• New Year's Week

What is a unique characteristic of Greek culture?

• Throwing oranges during carnival

• Covering belly buttons during thunder

• Pointing with thumbs

• Father Frost bringing presents

What is a unique characteristic of Italian culture?

• Throwing oranges during carnival

• Covering belly buttons during thunder

• Pointing with thumbs

• Eating lentil soup on New Year's Day