WorksheetsComing of Age
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 10mins
What does coming of age mean?
Getting older
Getting younger
Getting smaller
Coming of age means you become more
(a)
Some examples of coming of age ceremonies are
Sweet 16 Birthday
Bar Mitzvah
Quinceanera
Bullet ant initiation
Passing a test
In what country do they do the bullet an initiation for boys?
America
China
Africa
Brazil
In America, what is an example of a coming of age ceremony?
Walking a dog
High school graduation
Eating meat
Being a vegetarian
Write a coming of age moment in your life that you think is important?
True or false: Traditionally, a quinceanera is meant for a girls coming of age ceremony?
True
False
In what country did the quinceanera originate?
America
Canada
Mexico
Cattle jumping takes place in what country as a coming of age ceremony?
Ethiopia
Japan
America
Mexico
True or false: Girls in Ethiopia can participate in cattle jumping as their coming of age ceremony?
True
False
At what age do boys and girls in the Japanese culture experience their coming of age moment?
16
17
20
5
In the Philippines, at what age do girls have their coming of age ceremony "debut"?
8
18
12
32
What are some common themes you have noticed for many coming of age ceremonies?
They usually wear formal wear
Both girls and boys can have coming of age ceremonies
Every country has their own traditions
The average age is about 18-20
Boys are the only people who can experience these ceremonies
True or False: Most cultures have their own coming of age ceremonies.
True
False
True or False: It is important to respect everyone's coming of age ceremonies from around the world.
True
False
I think its important to know my own family or culture coming of age ceremonies
Yes
No
The most important coming of age moment for me is
Graduating
Turning 16
Getting a car
Getting a job
True or False: Coming of age moments or ceremonies can be religious.
True
False
