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cultures and customs

Total questions: 58

Worksheet time: 38mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a tradition?

a)

A tradition is a belief or behavior passed down within a group or society with symbolic meaning or special significance.

b)

A tradition is a scientific theory that has been proven to be true.

c)

A tradition is a type of food commonly eaten in a specific region.

d)

A tradition is a new idea or practice that is not rooted in history.

2.

Name a holiday celebrated in your culture.

a)

Christmas

b)

Labor Day

c)

Easter

d)

Halloween

3.

What are customs and how do they differ from traditions?

a)

Customs are specific practices within a society, while traditions are broader cultural practices.

b)

Customs and traditions are the same thing.

c)

Customs are broader cultural practices, while traditions are specific practices within a society.

d)

Customs are only practiced by older generations, while traditions are practiced by younger generations.

4.

How do different cultures greet each other?

a)

Different cultures greet each other by high-fiving

b)

Different cultures greet each other in various ways such as handshakes, bows, cheek kisses, hugs, and verbal greetings like 'hello' or 'namaste'.

c)

Different cultures greet each other by doing a dance

d)

Different cultures greet each other by exchanging gifts

5.

What is a festival and why are they important?

a)

A festival is a type of food

b)

Festivals are important because they cause division among people

c)

A festival is a celebration or event that is usually centered around a specific theme, culture, or tradition. Festivals are important as they bring people together, promote cultural exchange, preserve traditions, and boost local economies.

d)

Festivals have no impact on local economies

6.

Why do people from different cultures have different eating habits?

a)

Various factors such as geographical location, climate, historical influences, religious beliefs, available resources, and social norms contribute to the development of different eating habits among people from different cultures.

b)

People from different cultures have different eating habits because of their favorite color

c)

People from different cultures have different eating habits because they enjoy confusing others

d)

People from different cultures have different eating habits because they are secretly aliens

7.

What is a common tradition during weddings?

a)

Throwing a pie

b)

Singing the alphabet

c)

Jumping jacks

d)

Exchanging vows

8.

How do cultures celebrate the New Year?

a)

Cultures celebrate the New Year with fireworks, family gatherings, special meals, cultural performances, and traditional rituals.

b)

Cultures celebrate the New Year with parades and picnics.

c)

Cultures celebrate the New Year by ignoring the date altogether.

d)

Cultures celebrate the New Year by sleeping all day.

9.

What are some cultural differences you have noticed when traveling?

a)

Language, customs, traditions, food, clothing, and social norms.

b)

Music, art, literature

c)

Climate, geography, architecture

d)

Currency, landmarks, transportation

10.

When people come from a different country, they bring their music, beliefs, customs, celebrations, and traditions. The way a group of people lives is called…

a)

Culture

b)

Country

c)

Diversity

11.

Pablo and his family eat dinner together every day at 6:30 pm. They enjoy spending time together and talking about their activities during the day. Something that a person does usually in a certain way is called…

a)

A Custom

b)

A Celebration

c)

A Nation

12.

Maria comes from a different country. The word “country” in the sentence above can be replaced by the word…

a)

Nation

b)

People

c)

Neighborhood

13.

What does being in a classroom with children from other countries do?

a)

Shows you that everyone is the same.

b)

Helps you learn about different cultures.

c)

Makes you understand a map of the world.

14.

Food, shelter, and love are all what?

a)

Cultures we all see.

b)

Basic needs we all have.

c)

Languages we all speak.

15.

Your friend from Spain plays Flamenco Music in his house. What does this show?

a)

Music is a kind of belief

b)

Music is part of his culture.

c)

Music is a basic need for him.

16.

Which is part of the culture of people?

a)

Beliefs

b)

Schools

c)

Generations

17.

When people from two cultures eat, sing, and play games together, what are they doing?

a)

Sharing their cultures.

b)

Living in a neighborhood.

c)

Living in different countries.

18.

What is something that is passed down over time, but can also be new?

a)

A family custom

b)

A holiday

c)

A generation

19.

Why does Maria, whose family is from Mexico, celebrate quinceañera?

a)

Because she lives in California.

b)

Because she likes to eat traditional rice cakes.

c)

Because it is an important tradition for her family.

20.

Find the word which has a different sound in the underlined part.

a)

county

b)

economy

c)

ceiling

d)

cover

21.

Find the word which has a different sound in the underlined part.

a)

failure

b)

fairly

c)

painted

d)

faithful

22.

When you visit pagodas in Vietnam, you shouldn’t wear short ………………… and tank tops.

(a)  

23.

In most Asian countries, it is a common tradition that youngsters must show ………………… to the old people.

(a)  

24.

Vietnamese people often ………………… to receive any gifts given to them in the beginning.

(a)  

25.

Family ……………… is a long-held tradition for each Vietnamese family during special occasion like Tet holiday.

(a)  

26.

For members of the Yoruba people, an ethnic group in Nigeria, greeting rituals are ……………… quite seriously.

a)

taken

b)

given

c)

brought

d)

treated

27.

The world has been ……………… with thousands of different cultures since the dawn of civilization.

a)

rich

b)

richen

c)

enrich

d)

enriched

28.

The notice board says that we have to ……………… our hats and shoes before going into the main area of the temple.

a)

take in

b)

take off

c)

take over

d)

take up

29.

In our country, it is ……………… to mark a special occasion like this with a toast. Let’s join us tonight.

a)

custom

b)

customary

c)

costume

d)

customer

30.

According to the regulations, people who throw litter at the station will be ……… $100.

a)

fired

b)

stolen

c)

charged

d)

fined

31.

All of the people born and living at about the same time

a)

generation

b)

tradition

c)

community

d)

share

32.

Another word for to keep

a)

share

b)

hold on to

c)

weave

d)

art

33.

a person who is from the area, town, or city is considered this

a)

culture

b)

local

c)

language

d)

art

34.

feeling deep pleasure or satisfaction because of your accomplishments

a)

proud

b)

tourist

c)

storytelling

d)

tradition

35.

Fill in the blank: Building a good ________ is important for growth.

a)

community

b)

art

c)

proud

d)

weave

36.
As a child, I lived in Japan, Thailand, and Egypt. ______ I decided to study anthropology.
a)
Due to
b)
This means
c)
That's why
d)
Because
e)
N/A
37.
Some traditions die out ______ our way of life changes.
a)
Due to
b)
Because
c)
That's why
d)
This means
e)
N/A
38.

______ developments in technology, people spend more time playing games on their phones.

a)
Due to
b)
This means
c)
That's why
d)
Because
e)
N/A
39.
But now we don’t have to work so hard. ______ we have modern kitchens and supermarket food.
a)
The reason for this is
b)
Due to
c)
That's why
d)
N/A
40.
You can find any recipe you want on the internet. ______ many people don’t need recipe books anymore.
a)
Due to
b)
This means
c)
That's why
d)
Because
e)
N/A
41.
Vietnam is a multicultural country, especially during Tet, where people from many regions celebrate with different customs. What does multicultural mean?
a)
A society with only one culture
b)
A society with many different cultures
c)
A society with a modern culture
d)
A society with no culture
e)
N/A
42.
Some traditional crafts in Vietnam are starting to die out as more people use modern products. What does die out mean?
a)
It becomes very popular
b)
It spreads to many countries
c)
It no longer exists
d)
It grows in number
e)
N/A
43.
During Vietnamese festivals like Tet, families and friends interact by cooking together and visiting each other’s homes. What does interact mean?
a)
To study something alone
b)
To do things together
c)
To avoid other people
d)
To make an invention
e)
N/A
44.
As cities grow and lifestyles change in Vietnam, many people need to adapt to living in apartments instead of traditional houses. What does adapt mean?
a)
To make something for the first time
b)
To get used to something
c)
To make a society multicultural
d)
To die out
e)
N/A
45.
The bicycle was an important invention in Vietnam, especially before motorbikes became widely available. What does invention mean?
a)
Something that is made for the first time
b)
A tradition from the past
c)
No longer in use
d)
A way to interact with others
e)
N/A
46.
Traditional markets in Vietnam are affected by the rise of supermarkets, which are more convenient for many people. What does affect mean?
a)
Causes it to change
b)
Makes it disappear
c)
Keeps it the same
d)
Prevents it from happening
e)
N/A
47.
Many people in Vietnam study anthropology to understand the different customs and traditions of ethnic groups in the country. What does anthropology mean?
a)
The study of animals and plants
b)
The study of human culture and society
c)
The study of languages
d)
The study of historical events
e)
N/A
48.
The Mid-Autumn Festival is an important anniversary in Vietnam where families celebrate with mooncakes and lanterns. What does anniversary mean?
a)
A tradition that takes place every week
b)
An event where you celebrate an important date in the past
c)
A festival that marks the start of the year
d)
A ceremony that happens every month
e)
N/A
49.

With activities in festival, we hope to provide an opportunity that canbenefit both Vietnamese students and a range of foreign tourists, aswell as improving the _____________ between Vietnam and the world.

a)

cultural festival

b)

cultural integration

c)

cultural exchange

d)

cultural specificities

50.

_______eliminates conflicts arising from culturaldifferences by organizing events to connect the values of differentcommunities.

a)

Cultural exchange

b)

Cultural exchange

c)

Cultural assimilation

d)

Cultural specificities

51.

______ is when you adopt a culture as part of your own.This usually happens when you move to another country, and sometimeseven another state.

a)

cultural integration

b)

cultural exchange

c)

cultural shock

d)

cultural assimilation

52.

It is essential for you to be aware of _______________incommunication, for example, to know the correct way of addressing andgreeting your business partners, your boss and your colleagues.

a)

cultural differences

b)

cultural shock

c)

culttural uniqueness

d)

cultural exchange

53.

Trau Cau is one of Vietnamese ______________. The Vietnamesepeople use Trau Cau to worship ancestors at every wedding ceremonyin the hope that the bride and the groom would live together forever

a)

cultural specificities

b)

cultural heritage

c)

cultural festival

d)

cultural uniqueness

54.

A unique geographical position has given India a chance to develop aunique culture and this _______________ is a big ‘pull’ factor fortravelers from different countries who visit this amazing country

a)

cultural uniqueness

b)

cultural festival

c)

cultural heritage

d)

cultural differences

55.

The annual _______________ aims to honor the Cham people’svalues and cultural identities and provide an opportunity for Chamethnic minority groups to strengthen their solidarity

a)

cultural heritage

b)

cultural festival

c)

cultural uniqueness

d)

cultural specificities

56.

With a group of temple-towers of Cham people, an imperial cityduring the Champa kingdom, My Son Sanctuary is a _____________and tourist attraction in Vietnam.

a)

cultural differences

b)

cultural uniqueness

c)

cultural heritage

d)

cultural festival

57.

_____________ basically comes from a lack of understanding andbuilds up anxiety. So it is very important to try to understand theculture religion and people of the country that you are travelling to.

a)

cultural shock

b)

cultural exchange

c)

cultural integration

d)

cultural

58.

Vietnam’s Hung Kings worshiping ritual in Phu Tho province becomingpart of the world’s intangible ____________ reflects the importanceto the Vietnamese people of ancestor worship

a)

cultural festival

b)

cultural heritage

c)

cultural uniqueness

d)

cultural specificities

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