Cultural Similarities and Differences


Froggy Jumps Cultural Similarities and DifferencesOnline version Identify similarities and differences between Colombian and Japanese cultural practices. by Helen Cordoba 1 How do people commonly greet in Japan? a With a bow b With a hug only c CWith a high five 2 Which statement correctly compares greetings in Colombia and Japan? a Both countries always use the same greeting. b In Colombia, people may hug or shake hands, while in Japan, people commonly bow. c People in Japan never greet each other. 3 Which food is commonly associated with Japanese cuisine? a Sushi b Arepa c Bandeja paisa 4 What is one similarity between Colombian and Japanese food? a Both cultures have traditional foods. b Both cultures only eat fast food. c Neither culture has traditional food. 5 When might people in Japan wear a kimono? a Every day at school b Only when playing sports c On some special occasions 6 Complete the sentence: “Both Colombia and Japan ______ family.” a value b values c valuing 7 Which sentence shows a cultural similarity? a Both Colombian and Japanese students go to school. b Colombian students never study. c Education is not important in either country. 8 Which sentence correctly expresses a difference? a Colombia and Japan are exactly the same. b In Colombia, daily routines can include family and social activities, while in Japan, routines may include commuting and organized activities. c Neither country has daily routines. 9 Which statement best explains why cultural differences are important to learn about? a Because all cultures are exactly the same. b Because learning about different cultures can help us understand and respect other ways of life. c Because we should only learn about our own culture. 10 Which sentence expresses a personal opinion? a Japan has traditional clothing. b In my opinion, Colombian and Japanese cultures are interesting because they have different traditions. c People in Japan bow.

1

How do people commonly greet in Japan?

a

With a bow

b

With a hug only

c

CWith a high five

2

Which statement correctly compares greetings in Colombia and Japan?

a

Both countries always use the same greeting.

b

In Colombia, people may hug or shake hands, while in Japan, people commonly bow.

c

People in Japan never greet each other.

3

Which food is commonly associated with Japanese cuisine?

a

Sushi

b

Arepa

c

Bandeja paisa

4

What is one similarity between Colombian and Japanese food?

a

Both cultures have traditional foods.

b

Both cultures only eat fast food.

c

Neither culture has traditional food.

5

When might people in Japan wear a kimono?

a

Every day at school

b

Only when playing sports

c

On some special occasions

6

Complete the sentence: “Both Colombia and Japan ______ family.”

a

value

b

values

c

valuing

7

Which sentence shows a cultural similarity?

a

Both Colombian and Japanese students go to school.

b

Colombian students never study.

c

Education is not important in either country.

8

Which sentence correctly expresses a difference?

a

Colombia and Japan are exactly the same.

b

In Colombia, daily routines can include family and social activities, while in Japan, routines may include commuting and organized activities.

c

Neither country has daily routines.

9

Which statement best explains why cultural differences are important to learn about?

a

Because all cultures are exactly the same.

b

Because learning about different cultures can help us understand and respect other ways of life.

c

Because we should only learn about our own culture.

10

Which sentence expresses a personal opinion?

a

Japan has traditional clothing.

b

In my opinion, Colombian and Japanese cultures are interesting because they have different traditions.

c

People in Japan bow.

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