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Culture: Expressions Around the World Test Study Guide

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What expressions of religious culture can be found in the Middle East and Africa? Mark ALL that apply.

a)

Blue Mosque in Turkey

b)

Ghutras keeping men cool

c)

Muslim women in Kenya wear traditional clothing to cover their heads and faces.

d)

buildings

2.

What features are included in the architecture of St. Peter’s Basilica that were found in earlier civilizations? Mark ALL that apply.

a)

domes

b)

statues

c)

arches

d)

columns

3.

What activities are part of Canada’s culture? Mark ALL that apply.

a)

being outdoors

b)

Surfing

c)

protecting their forests, lakes, and animals

d)

Ice hockey

4.

Why do men in Saudi Arabia wear ghutras?

a)

to make them look cool

b)

to make them hot

c)

to keep them cool

d)

to protect them from snow

5.

Why are Chinese proverbs an important expression of the country’s culture?

a)

They provide answers

b)

they provide lessons

c)

they provide stories

d)

they provide instructions

6.

What term relates to traits that are common within a culture?

a)

culture

b)

values

c)

cultural identity

d)

custom

7.

What is common about all the parts that make up culture?

a)

They are all an expression of what is important to people.

b)

They are all an expression of what is important to animals.

c)

They all have parties.

d)

They all sell goods.

8.

How has the landscape of Central and South America affected its culture?

a)

The Oceans and plains have made them closer.

b)

The mountains and rainforest made them closer.

c)

The mountains and rainforests have separated them.

d)

The oceans and plains have separated them.

9.

If you lived in Israel, how would you say “Hello”?

a)

hola

b)

ciao

c)

shalom

d)

oi

10.

Why do people listen to folk songs and read folktales?

a)

history & sadness

b)

future & happiness

c)

history & enjoyment

d)

future & sadness

11.

What might the ancient city of Tikal in Guatemala indicate about the culture of the people who live near that area today?

a)

Their culture might be based on the culture of the Inca.

b)

Their culture might be based on the culture of family.

c)

Their culture might be based on the culture of music.

d)

Their culture might be based on the culture of the Maya.

12.

How has clothing remained the same in Austria?

a)

women still wear kimonos for special occasions

b)

women still wear face and hair coverings

c)

women still wear dirndl dresses for special occasions

d)

women still wear lederhosen

13.

What is one unique way people in Brazil express their culture?

a)

fishing

b)

shopping

c)

carnival

d)

swimming

14.

Asia is a very diverse country with many different cultures.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

The builders in Japan DID NOT want the structures to blend with nature.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

The U.S. is home to many immigrants. Each person contributes to the diversity of cultures within the country.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

Learning about different cultures helps me to experience and appreciate the things that are important to people from different cultures, so that I can celebrate our differences.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

If I eat at a Thai restaurant and don't know anything about it's culture or food, I'm going to know what to order.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

Freedom is not important to immigrants.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

Click only Patriotic holidays celebrated in Mexico and the U.S.

a)

Cinco de Mayo

b)

Christmas

c)

Veterans Day

d)

Memorial Day

e)

Fourth of July