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Culture Vocabulary Relay

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Culture Vocabulary Relay

Cultural symbols and world map illustration

🌍 Part 1: Vocabulary Matching

I can understand and explain key vocabulary related to culture and history.

1. Match each vocabulary word to its correct definition by writing the letter in the circle.

Culture

Custom

Indigenous

Empire

Globalization

A. A large group of territories ruled by one government

B. The way of life of a group of people

C. Native to a particular place

D. A traditional way of doing something

E. The process of countries becoming more connected

✏️ Part 2: Vocabulary in Context

I can use new vocabulary correctly in sentences and writing.

2. Complete each sentence using the vocabulary words from the word bank.

Word Bank: migration, language family, cultural diffusion, lingua franca, ethnic

a) Spanish and French belong to the same _________________ because they developed from Latin.

b) When people move from one place to another, it is called _________________.

c) English serves as a _________________ in many international business meetings.

d) The spread of pizza from Italy to America is an example of _________________.

3. Write one sentence using at least TWO vocabulary words to explain how culture spreads:

🎨 Part 3: Cultural Connections

I can analyze how culture traits and migration influence societies.

4. Choose the BEST example of cultural diffusion in American history:

Native Americans teaching European settlers to grow corn

Building the first railroad

The invention of the telephone

Creating the Constitution

5. Extension Activity: Draw and label a simple diagram showing how ONE cultural trait (like food, music, or clothing) has spread from one culture to another. Use at least three vocabulary words in your labels.
6. Success Check: Explain why understanding cultural vocabulary is important for studying U.S. history:

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