Culture classwork.docx

**Chapter\#2 Culture** **[Question and Answers pg 29-30]** **[Disclaimer: IT IS ENCOURGED THAT STUDENTS ANSWER THESE Q/A IN CLASS IN THEIR OWN WORDS OR FIND THE ANSWERS FROM THE TEXTBOOK USING THE PAGE REFERENCES SUGGESTED BY THE TEACHER IN CLASS.]** **Q1. List five elements of culture:** Ans. F...

**Chapter\#2 Culture** **[Question and Answers pg 29-30]** **[Disclaimer: IT IS ENCOURGED THAT STUDENTS ANSWER THESE Q/A IN CLASS IN THEIR OWN WORDS OR FIND THE ANSWERS FROM THE TEXTBOOK USING THE PAGE REFERENCES SUGGESTED BY THE TEACHER IN CLASS.]** **Q1. List five elements of culture:** Ans. Following are the 5 elements that make up culture; 1. Symbols 2. Norms 3. Values 4. Artefacts 5. Language **Q2. Write about the culture of your village, town or city in Pakistan. Explain with examples the common culture of Pakistan. (Homework task)** Ans. Kindly write about the culture of your city in your own words. The common culture of Pakistan that binds all the provinces together includes the norms and values influenced by the religion, Islam and the national language, Urdu that creates a sense of brotherhood among Pakistani people. [Ref pg 26] **Q3. Describe the ways in which there is cultural diversity among the provinces.** Ans. The four provinces and two regions of Pakistan are culturally diverse in their dress, languages, art, music, dance and there way of life. [Ref pg 25] **Q4. Why is it necessary to have interfaith harmony in your community?** Ans. Interfaith Harmony is necessary to keep the peace in a country where people belonging to different religious communities exist. Moreover, when there is interfaith harmony in a society, there are fewer or no disagreements that lead to violent acts. [Ref pg 23] **Q5. Name the religious festivals of minorities in Pakistan.** Ans. Christian community celebrates; Christmas, Halloween and Easter. Hindu community celebrates; Diwali and Holi. Sikh community celebrates Baisakhi. [Ref pg 23-24] **Q6. What are the main characteristics of nationhood?** **Name the symbols of being a Pakistani national.** Ans. The main characteristics of nationhood are having a common culture, language, history, politics and descent from a common race. [Ref pg 27] Some of the symbols of Pakistan's national identity are; National Anthem, National flag, National sport, National dress, National animal etc. **Q7. In what ways can patriotism be demonstrated?** Ans. Patriotism can be expressed through our thoughts, words and actions such as standing up when the National Anthem is played, showing care that the flag is not torn or left on the ground, doing works and deeds which benefit your country and praising the achievements of your country and your countrymen. [Ref pg 28] **HOMEWORK TASK**: Write a paragraph about any one of the national symbols of Pakistan. (Uploaded on GC) [Exit Ticket 1:] **Which aspect of culture interests you the most and why?** Students are supposed to write in their own words about the aspect of culture that interests them the most, it could be language, clothing, music, art, festivals or traditions. [Exit Ticket 2:] **Why is diversity important for a society to prosper?** Ref pg.10 Diversity makes every country a more interesting place to live, as people from diverse cultures contribute language skills, new ways of thinking, new knowledge, innovative ideas and unique problem-solving skills.