Understanding Culture and Its Changes

Which phrase is the best definition of the word "culture"?

• the languages people speak

• all of the religions of the world

• the style and design of a building

• the traditions of a group of people

Which sentence best describes why cultures are always changing?

• Shared stories become part of culture.

• Language is an important part of culture.

• Culture comes from using local resources.

• New cultures are created when groups mix.

Which text feature is used to help the reader understand why the children are wearing special clothing?

• bolded word

• caption

• heading

• italicized word

We can learn about different cultures when we study their art. Artists draw what they see around them. This sentence best shows that:

• Sharing your language is important in a culture.

• Art is not important to most people in a culture.

• Eating different foods is important in a culture.

• Art can be used to show what is important in a culture.

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

• Reading a book

• Celebrating a festival

• Playing a video game

• Watching a movie

Why might people from different cultures eat different foods?

• Because they all have the same resources

• Because they follow the same recipes

• Because they have different resources and traditions

• Because they dislike trying new foods

How can music be a part of culture?

• It is only used for entertainment.

• It is the same in every culture.

• It can express cultural stories and traditions.

• It is not related to culture at all.

What is one way that people learn about other cultures?

• By ignoring cultural differences

• By traveling and experiencing them firsthand

• By only reading about their own culture

• By avoiding cultural festivals

Which of the following is a reason why cultural clothing might be worn?

• To blend in with everyone else

• To express cultural identity and heritage

• To avoid standing out in a crowd

• To follow the latest fashion trends

How can stories be a part of culture?

• They are only told in one language.

• They are shared and passed down through generations.

• They are never changed or adapted.

• They are only written in books.