Understanding Culture and Traditions

What is a tradition?

• A brand-new activity created last week.

• A special thing people do each year or during certain times, like holidays

• A random event with no meaning or purpose.

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Which of the following is an example of a tradition?

• Eating breakfast

• Opening gifts on Christmas morning

• Going to school

What is a value?

• Something that a person does while sleeping.

• Something that is important to a person or group

• Something that cleans the floors of houses.

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What is culture?

• The types of food groups including vegetables, fruits, and bread

• The way a group of people live, including their food, clothing, music, and ideas

• Categories of animals like sea creatures, land animals and birds.

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What is religion?

• A belief in a higher power and how people live their lives based on those beliefs

• A one-time event or festival that happens in a community.

• A type of government with a president.

What is language?

• A way people speak and communicate.

• A type of dance with tap shoes.

• A type of food that is spicy.

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Which of the following is an example of a ceremony?

• A wedding

• A picnic

• A soccer game

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What is a ceremony?

• A special event or activity that celebrates something important

• An unplanned gathering where people come together without any specific purpose.

• A type of musicroutine chore or task, like taking out the trash or washing the dishes.

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What is heritage?

• A completely new trend or fashion that is something others want to copy.

• The history, traditions, and culture passed down from your family or ancestors.

• A type of craft that you can make by copying steps on a video.

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A group of people who live in the same area is called a

• Community

• Tradition

• Ocean

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