Elements of Culture

In many South East Asian countries, it is a __________ for brides to decorate their hands with henna

• language

• custom

• politics

People who live in Scandinavia (including Iceland, Finland, Sweden, Norway and Denmark) often value getting plenty of exercise and then hitting the sauna, an outdoor steam room, to relax. This shows that

• everyone in Iceland likes the same things as everyone in Denmark.

• the countries of Scandinavia share some elements of culture.

• people in Scandinavia share all seven elements of culture.

• Norway has a completely different culture from Finland.

Which of these is the best description of a culture's social structure?

• In the American South, common "soul food" dishes include fried chicken, macaroni and cheese, collard greens and cornbread.

• Ancient Greek religion included a belief in many gods who were led by Zeus and said to live on Mount Olympus.

• In the ancient Mali empire, different groups of people had different levels of power, wealth and status.

• In Mali, popular clothing includes wraparound skirts for women and turbans and full-length tunics for men.

Foods, Personal Care and dress, Holidays/Traditions, Family life, Education, Music and Art, History

• Organization

• Beliefs

• Customs

• Language

Traveling to a different country is a good way to learn about another __________.

• affect

• character

• culture

• psychology

Housing, transportation, and fashion are examples of...details.

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Celebrating holidays, events like Bar Mitzvahs and Quinceneras, or even Sunday dinner can be considered part of someone's customs.

• True

• False

Eating turkey with family on Thanksgiving is an example of a...

• Custom

• Belief

• Tool

• Language

Beliefs, customs, practices and behaviors of a nation or group of people

• Culture

• Society

• Cultural Diffusion

The Elements of Culture are _________

• Beliefs, Customs, Organization, Tools, Language

• Foods, Holidays, Traditions, Religions

• Schools, Housing, Technology, Religions, Language