Inquiry 3: Cultural Identity

with or together

• con-

• -ee

a person who receives the action or is the object of an action.

• con-

• -ee

Match the definition with the term.

• Extent

• To adapt to a new culture or environment, often by adopting its characteristics

• Assimilate

• The degree, range, or by how much something happens.

• Conflict

• The sense of belonging to a particular culture or ethnic group.

• Refugees

• A serious disagreement or struggle

• Cultural Identity

• An individual who has been forced to flee their home country due to persecution, war, violence, or serious human rights violations.

Immigrants to the U.S. need time to​ (a)   into American society by learning the language and customs.

• assimilate
• cultural identity
• conflict
• refugee
• extent

New employees must​ (a)   into a workplace by understanding the company culture and getting along with their coworkers.

• cultural identity
• conflict
• refugee
• extent
• assimilate

The​ (a)   between Israel and Palestine has lasted for decades, with disputes over land and political power.

• cultural identity
• conflict
• refugee
• extent
• assimilate

Internal​ (a)   can occur when a person has to choose between two important goals, like working or spending time with family.

• cultural identity
• refugee
• extent
• assimilate
• conflict

Immigrants often hold onto their​ (a)   by continuing to speak their native language and celebrating traditional holidays.

• cultural identity
• refugee
• extent
• assimilate
• conflict

As globalization spreads, people in diverse countries often navigate the balance between maintaining their​ (a)   and adopting influences from other cultures.

• refugee
• extent
• assimilate
• conflict
• cultural identity

The​ (a)   of the Amazon Rainforest is vast, with its reach extending across parts of Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

• refugee
• extent
• assimilate
• conflict
• cultural identity