Products, Practices and Perspectives

What are cultural products?

• Tangible or intangible items created by a society reflecting its values and beliefs

• Only tangible items like art and food

• Items that are not shared globally

• Practices and rituals within a culture

Which of the following is an example of a cultural practice?

• Japanese anime

• Italian pasta

• Celebrating Chinese New Year

• American jazz music

What do cultural perspectives shape within a culture?

• The tangible products created by a society

• The activities and rituals performed

• The way individuals understand concepts like time, family, and success

• The global sharing of cultural products

How do cultural products serve as a window into a culture?

• By being tangible items only

• By reflecting the traditions and innovations of a culture

• By being intangible items only

• By being exclusive to one culture

Why are cultural practices important?

• They are only important for religious ceremonies

• They help maintain cultural identity and are passed down through generations

• They are not important for maintaining cultural identity

• They are only important for social behaviors