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WorksheetsUnit 5 - Lesson 1 "What is Culture?" Test Review
Total questions: 64
Worksheet time: 32mins
Which of these is an example of a custom?
Speaking in another language.
Playing in the USD Dome for football.
Catholics giving up meat on Fridays during Lent.
Buying a Terry Redlin painting.
Playing a rival in basketball would fall under which element of culture?
government
ethnic groups
arts & sports
history
What is a dialect?
A group of people with a common racial, national, tribal, religious, or cultural background.
A conclusion drawn from specific information that is used to make a broad statement about a topic or person.
A regional variety of a language with unique features, such as vocabulary, grammar, or pronunciation.
A system of words and symbols used to communicate with other people.
Which of these is NOT a part of language?
spoken words
written words
music
body language and guestures
Many cultures base their way of life on a religion.
True
False
Which of these is NOT an example of an ethnic group?
African American
Lakota
Latino
American
In some parts of the United States, a carbonated drink is called soda; in other parts, it is called pop. What is this regional language difference an example of which element of culture?
dialect
customs
language
regional foods
People who identify with each other based racial, national, tribal, religious, or cultural background are identifying with which element of culture?
government
history
ethnic groups
religion
Everyone belongs to one—and only one—culture.
True
False
How does culture affect the daily lives of people? (select all correct answers)
It influences how they view the world and themselves.
It influences how they dress and speak.
It influences how they interact with other people.
It influences what they view as appropriate behavior.
Carnival, an annual celebration held in Brazil prior to Lent, is an example of which element of culture?
art & sports
customs
language
economy
The samba, kabuki, tango, and other forms of dance are a form of which element of culture?
history
government
customs & norms
art & sports
Shaking hands, bowing to each other, kissing on the cheek, and other forms of greeting people are all examples of which element of culture?
ethnic groups
history
customs & norms
religion
Which of these is an example of a custom?
Shooting hoops at the YMCA.
Buying a slurpie at the gas station.
Recording a Tik Tok with friends.
Baking a birthday cake annually for your dad.
________ can be used to help with sharing and passing on cultural beliefs.
language
dialect
religion
customs
Dilma Rousseff was elected the president of Brazil in 2011. This is an example of which element of culture?
History
Economy
Art
Government
Sam owns and operates a dairy farm in Wisconsin. This is an example of which element of culture?
Religion
Economy
Government
Language
In 1992 drought and war caused widespread suffering in Somalia. This is an example of which element of culture?
Economy
Government
History
Language
What is the official language of the United States?
German
English
U.S. has no official language
Spanish
The majority of people in India are Hindus and celebrate holy days like Diwali. This is an example of which element of culture?
History
Religion
Government
Ethnic Groups
Cuba is run by a dictator, a ruler with total power. This is an example of which element of culture?
Religion
Economy
Government
Ethnic Groups
Bastille Day, which honors the storming of the Bastille in July of 1789, is an important holiday in France. This is an example of which element of culture?
Language
History
Government
Art
Money from ecotourism, or traveling to visit the natural environment, helps protect approximately two-thirds of Costa Rica’s rainforests. This is an example of which element of culture?
Art
Government
History
Economy
On average, Americans eat three hamburgers a week. That's a national total of nearly 50 billion burgers per year. This is an example of which element of culture?
Ethnic Groups
History
Daily Life
Art
"Ni hao" is a Mandarin greeting spoken by over 850 million people in China, Taiwan, and other countries. This is an example of which element of culture?
Language
Religion
Ethnic Groups
Government
Saudi Arabia’s major export is oil, which they sell around the world. This is an example of which element of culture?
Government
History
Daily Life
Economy
Being honest and trustworthy
Customs
Norms
Values
Making a birthday cake on someone's birthday.
Customs
Norms
Values
Don't interrupt someone while they are talking. Wait for them to finish and then speak.
Customs
Norms
Values
Fireworks are shot off on the 4th of July to celebrate Independence Day.
Customs
Norms
Values
Chew with your mouth closed and avoid making loud sounds while you are eating.
Customs
Norms
Values
Family is important.
Customs
Norms
Values
Holding a reception following a wedding.
Customs
Norms
Values
All people should be treated equally.
Customs
Norms
Values
If there is a line, go to the back of the line instead of pushing or cutting to the front.
Customs
Norms
Values
Shaking hands when you meet someone.
Customs
Norms
Values
Throwing a baby shower and giving gifts to someone expecting a baby
Customs
Norms
Values
Attending a parade on Veteran’s Day
Customs
Norms
Values
Holding a Barbeque or cook out on Memorial Day weekend
Customs
Norms
Values
Cooking a large meal for Thanksgiving
Customs
Norms
Values
Going shopping on the day after Thanksgiving
Customs
Norms
Values
Dressing up and going Trick-or-Treating on Halloween
Customs
Norms
Values
Reciting the Pledge of Allegiance daily in school
Customs
Norms
Values
Dressing formally and attending your high school prom
Customs
Norms
Values
Tailgating before a football game
Customs
Norms
Values
Throwing a party to watch the Super Bowl
Customs
Norms
Values
Playing the National Anthem before a sporting event
Customs
Norms
Values
Being Loyal
Customs
Norms
Values
Being Competitive
Customs
Norms
Values
Working together and being a good teammate
Customs
Norms
Values
Being Responsible
Customs
Norms
Values
Do acts of service to help other people
Customs
Norms
Values
Don’t give up when something is hard
Customs
Norms
Values
Personal freedoms are important
Customs
Norms
Values
To be authentic and your true self
Customs
Norms
Values
To make a positive difference for those around you
Customs
Norms
Values
To be open minded and willing to learn new things
Customs
Norms
Values
Be kind to the elderly, like opening a door or giving up your seat.
Customs
Norms
Values
If someone sneezes near you, say "bless you."
Customs
Norms
Values
Call to let someone know you will be late or are not going to show up for an appointment.
Customs
Norms
Values
When using the phone, say hello when answering and goodbye before you hang up.
Customs
Norms
Values
On an elevator, never push extra buttons, only the one for your floor.
Customs
Norms
Values
If you hit or bump into someone by accident, say “I’m sorry” or “Excuse me”
Customs
Norms
Values
Say "please" when asking for something and say "thank you" when someone does something for you.
Customs
Norms
Values
