Culture Unit Assessment Study Guide

What is language?

• A set of beliefs that a group shares.
• A system of communication shared by a group of people.
• The differences that set people or groups apart.

What is religion?

• A set of beliefs that a group shares.
• A system of communication shared by a group of people.
• The differences that set people or groups apart.

What is architecture?

• The differences that set people or groups apart.
• A group of people that live near each other.
• The design and creation of buildings.

What is culture?

• The design and creation of buildings.
• A group of people that live near each other.
• Common traditions, language, food, music, religion, locations and habits that connect a group of people.

Every fall, Sophia celebrates Dias de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead, with her family. They light candles, set out pictures of loved ones who have passed away. The remember their family members who are no longer with them. This is an example of the cultural element of:

• language
• holiday
• clothing
• food

At the Thanksgiving celebration, Ms. Abrams helps her mother make Sweet Potato Casserole for her family to eat. This is an example of the cultural element of:

• art
• architecture
• food
• religion

During the lighting of candles in the menorah, Mia's brother and dad will WEAR a yarmulke on their head. What cultural element is this an example of?

• food
• clothing
• architecture
• language

Ben's family celebrates Easter because they are Christians, which is the name for the set of beliefs they share with their community. What cultural element is this an example of?

• food
• religion
• architecture
• clothing

Some people in Canada speak French. What cultural element is this an example of?

• food
• language
• holiday
• architecture

Some people in Southeast Asia live in treehouses. What cultural element is this an example of?

• architecture
• food
• holidays
• language