1.3 Discussing Family Traditions and Values

• Family traditions play a crucial role in preserving cultural identity and strengthening family bonds.
• Filial piety is a key family value in Chinese culture.


  True
• The core values of filial piety, respect for elders, family unity, and responsibility are widely shared across Chinese communities.
• Family traditions reflect the diversity of family structures and values in different societies.


  True
• Filial piety includes respect and obedience towards parents and ancestors.
• What is the Chinese phrase for "Family Tradition"?

  传 统 (chuán tǒng)
• Family traditions are not relevant in the AP Chinese Language and Culture curriculum.

  False
• What is filial piety in Chinese culture?

  Respect for parents
• Match the type of family tradition with its example:

  Celebrations ↔️ Lunar New Year

  Rituals ↔️ Family meals

  Customs ↔️ Storytelling
• Match the aspect of family traditions with its similarity or difference across Chinese societies:

  Celebrations ↔️ Lunar New Year celebrations

  Rituals ↔️ Passing down heirlooms

  Customs ↔️ Variations in family gathering customs
• Only through unity can a family achieve greater happiness.
• Family traditions strengthen family bonds
• Family stories are often passed down to uphold family values.


  True
• Family traditions in China always involve making dumplings together.

  False
• What are the core values shared across Chinese communities?

  Filial piety, respect, unity
• What is an example of showing filial piety?

  Caring for parents
• Family traditions play a crucial role in preserving cultural identity
• Match the type of tradition with its examples:

  Celebrations ↔️ Holiday celebrations

  Rituals ↔️ Family meals

  Customs ↔️ Storytelling
• Lunar New Year is a widely celebrated festival across different Chinese societies
• Maintaining strong family bonds contributes to family unity