Diverse Cultural Examples from Around the World for Grade 6

📚 Quick Study Guide

• 🌍 Culture: The customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people, or group.
• 🤝 Cultural Diversity: The existence of different cultures within a group or society.
• 🍜 Food: A major part of culture, varying widely across different regions. Examples: Sushi from Japan, Tacos from Mexico.
• 🎵 Music: Reflects the traditions and values of a culture. Examples: Reggae from Jamaica, Bollywood music from India.
• 🎭 Festivals: Celebrations that showcase cultural heritage. Examples: Diwali in India, Day of the Dead in Mexico.
• 👚 Clothing: Traditional attire that represents a culture. Examples: Kimono from Japan, Kilt from Scotland.
• 🗣️ Language: A vital component of culture and communication. Examples: Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, Swahili.

🧑‍🏫 Practice Quiz

1. Which of the following is the BEST definition of culture?
   1. The weather patterns in a specific region.
   2. The customs, arts, and social institutions of a group.
   3. The different types of plants and animals in an area.
   4. The geological features of a country.
2. Sushi is a traditional food from which country?
   1. China
   2. Korea
   3. Japan
   4. Thailand
3. Reggae music originated in which country?
   1. Brazil
   2. Jamaica
   3. Nigeria
   4. Cuba
4. Diwali is a major festival celebrated in which country?
   1. Mexico
   2. China
   3. India
   4. Egypt
5. A Kimono is a traditional item of clothing from which country?
   1. Scotland
   2. Japan
   3. Ireland
   4. Greece
6. Which of the following is an example of cultural diversity?
   1. Everyone in a town speaking the same language.
   2. A group of people sharing the same hobbies.
   3. Different cultures existing within a society.
   4. A country with only one type of food.
7. Tacos are a popular food originating from:
   1. Spain
   2. Italy
   3. Mexico
   4. Argentina