
Froggy Jumps Cultural Similarities and DifferencesVersión en línea Identify similarities and differences between Colombian and Japanese cultural practices. por 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.

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Cultural Similarities and DifferencesVersión en línea

Identify similarities and differences between Colombian and Japanese cultural practices.

por Helen Cordoba

How do people commonly greet in Japan?

With a bow

With a hug only

CWith a high five

Which statement correctly compares greetings in Colombia and Japan?

Both countries always use the same greeting.

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

People in Japan never greet each other.

Which food is commonly associated with Japanese cuisine?

Sushi

Arepa

Bandeja paisa

What is one similarity between Colombian and Japanese food?

Both cultures have traditional foods.

Both cultures only eat fast food.

Neither culture has traditional food.

When might people in Japan wear a kimono?

Every day at school

Only when playing sports

On some special occasions

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

value

values

valuing

Which sentence shows a cultural similarity?

Both Colombian and Japanese students go to school.

Colombian students never study.

Education is not important in either country.

Which sentence correctly expresses a difference?

Colombia and Japan are exactly the same.

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

Neither country has daily routines.

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

Because all cultures are exactly the same.

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

Because we should only learn about our own culture.

Which sentence expresses a personal opinion?

Japan has traditional clothing.

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

People in Japan bow.