Culture True/False

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It is easy to identify and explain your own culture.

FALSE - it is often hardest to understand our own cultures because it just seems normal.

Most culture is visible - things we can see or hear.

FALSE - like the ICEBERG, most of culture is INVISIBLE (underwater) which is why it is difficult to truly understand another culture without lengthy study.

Visible or invisible? Beliefs

INVISIBLE

Visible or invisible? Morals

INVISIBLE

Visible or invisible? Norms

INVISIBLE

Visible or invisible? Rules

INVISIBLE

Visible or invisible? Values

INVISIBLE

What is considered "normal" is a part of culture

TRUE - "Norms" is the term for what is considered normal.

Religion is an important part of culture

TRUE - religion and other beliefs make up a big part of culture.

Visible or invisible? Architecture

VISIBLE

Visible or invisible? Clothing

VISIBLE

Visible or invisible? Hairstyles

VISIBLE

Visible or invisible? Technology

VISIBLE

You can learn a lot about a culture from their language

TRUE - Language reflects culture. We have more words for things that are important in our culture.

If you don't understand a culture you might offend them

TRUE - if a culture has norms or values that we don't understand we might do something rude.

People from other cultures might think Americans are strange.

TRUE - they may not understand our norms and values.

Culture is learned

TRUE - we learn culture from our parents, other adults, siblings and peers.

People are born with culture

FALSE - Culture is 100% learned.

Race or the color of someone's skin is a part of culture

FALSE - culture is learned. People of different races can be part of the same culture.


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