2.2 Understanding Cultural Practices and Their Impact on Identity

• Match the cultural practice with its example:

  Rituals ↔️ Wedding ceremonies

  Customs ↔️ Shaking hands

  Traditions ↔️ Holiday celebrations
• Language is the primary means through which cultural practices are shaped and transmitted
• Wedding ceremonies are examples of rituals that reinforce cultural values.

  True
• Language only reflects cultural values but does not influence them.

  False
• Language preserves traditional stories, songs, and beliefs, ensuring cultural heritage
• Language influences how individuals perceive their cultural identity as cultural practices evolve

  True
• Customs foster respect and a sense of belonging within the community


  True
• Traditions preserve cultural heritage and reinforce a shared sense of identity

  True
• Match the cultural practice with its impact on identity:

  Rituals ↔️ Reinforces cultural values

  Customs ↔️ Shapes social interactions

  Traditions ↔️ Preserves cultural heritage
• Tipping in restaurants is a widely accepted custom that shapes social interactions


  True
• Cultural practices reflect shared values, beliefs, and experiences within a community


  True
• Match the cultural practice with its role in shaping identity:

  Rituals ↔️ Reinforce cultural values

  Customs ↔️ Govern social interactions

  Traditions ↔️ Preserve cultural heritage
• Cultural practices significantly shape an individual’s personal identity
• What is the purpose of customs in shaping identity?

  Govern social interactions
• Customs, like gift-giving protocols, foster mutual respect
• How do cultural practices influence social identity?

  Shape social interactions
• What is one challenge of balancing tradition and modernity?

  Adapting to societal norms
• Cultural practices often represent cultural values and beliefs, influencing how individuals perceive themselves and others
• What is the symbolic significance of dragon boat races in Chinese culture?

  Reinforces cultural values
• How does language influence cultural identity over time?

  Reflects evolving practices
• What social value does gift-giving etiquette promote in Chinese culture?

  Respect
• How do cultural practices influence personal identity?

  By shaping values and beliefs
• Language is used to express the symbolic meaning and significance of rituals
• Rituals reinforce cultural values and strengthen communal bonds
• Participating in cultural practices helps individuals internalize shared values
• Customs define acceptable social behaviors and foster mutual respect
• Wedding ceremonies are examples of symbolic actions with religious or ceremonial significance
• What are cultural practices influenced by?

  Cultural values and beliefs
• Dragon boat races in Chinese society are examples of cultural rituals
• Language preserves traditional stories, songs, and beliefs passed down through generations
• What role does language play in rituals?

  Express symbolic meaning
• Participating in cultural practices helps individuals develop a sense of belonging.


  True
• Gift-giving etiquette is an example of a tradition in Chinese culture.

  False
• What are examples of traditions in Chinese culture?

  Holiday celebrations, storytelling
• Match the cultural practice with its role of language:

  Traditions ↔️ Preserves traditional stories

  Customs ↔️ Defines social behaviors

  Rituals ↔️ Expresses symbolic meaning
• By upholding cultural practices, individuals internalize the values and beliefs of their culture.


  True
• Holiday celebrations in Chinese culture are examples of traditions
• New cultural influences always enhance traditional values.

  False
• Arrange the following cultural practices in order of their primary purpose:

  1️⃣ Traditions: Preserving cultural heritage

  2️⃣ Customs: Shaping social interactions

  3️⃣ Rituals: Reinforcing cultural values
• What is the goal of navigating cultural differences during exchange?

  Bridging gaps in understanding