Words at Work: People and Cultures

Our world is made up of people from many different cultures. Here are some words to know as we learn more about each other.

A.

The following boldface words have to do with the study of world cultures. Beside each word, write the letter of its definition. If you need help, check a dictionary.

1. _____ custom

2. _____ immigrants

3. _____ legends

4. _____ ancestors

5. _____ artifacts

6. _____ religion a.found objects that were used by people of the past b.stories handed down through the years c.a group of people’s usual way of doing something d.members of a person’s family who lived long ago e.a set of beliefs about God or a group of gods f.people who come to a country to live there

B.

Fill in the blanks with the words listed above to complete the following paragraph. Use the first letter of each word as a clue.

A Matter of Respect

Lu Quan and her family are among the many Chinese i ____________________ who have come to the United States. The family brought traditions from China. One c ___________________ is that of showing respect for elders. This is an important principle of Buddhism, a major r ___________________ in China.

The Chinese people honor their a ________________________. They feel they owe much to family members who came before them. Chinese l _________________ have been handed down from parents to children. They tell tales of grandparents who were very wise. Ancient carvings, paintings, and many other Chinese a ______________________ show older people in respected roles.