Culture plays a vital role in shaping societies, encompassing beliefs, customs, languages, and traditions unique to each group. It includes everyday practices such as food habits, clothing, and religious rituals, passed down through generations. In a multi-cultural society like Sri Lanka, respecting diverse cultures fosters peace and harmony. Elements like the national flag, national anthem, and cultural heritages such as Sri Lanka's ancient irrigation systems symbolize national pride and identity. It’s essential to safeguard these cultural elements to maintain a society’s unique identity and ensure they are preserved for future generations. By respecting and protecting our cultural heritages, we contribute to a harmonious and unified nation.
1. Which of the following is NOT an example of cultural transmission within a family?
2. What is cultural identity?
3. Which of the following is considered a moral value?
4. What role do morals play in society?
5. What is NOT a step in safeguarding cultural heritages?
6. Which symbol on the national flag represents the Tamil community?
7. Who defined culture as "that complex whole which includes knowledge, belief, art, law, morals, customs, and other capabilities acquired by man as a member of society"?
8. Who primarily transmits culture to future generations?
9. What are the common features of all cultures?
10. Why is it important to protect cultural heritages?
11. What is the main feature that distinguishes one culture from another?
12. Which of the following is a cultural heritage in Sri Lanka?
13. What does cultural identity help to achieve?
14. What does culture include?
15. What does the lion on the Sri Lankan national flag represent?
16. Why is it essential to protect cultural heritages?
17. Why are morals important in society?
18. When was Sri Lanka's National Flag adopted?
19. Which sport is recognized as Sri Lanka's national sport?
20. What contributes to Sri Lanka being considered a multi-cultural society?
21. What are the main languages spoken in Sri Lanka?
22. What does the dark red background (maroon) of the Sri Lankan national flag represent?
23. Which of the following is NOT considered a part of culture?
24. What is Sri Lanka's national bird?
25. What feeling can be eliminated by respecting other cultures?
26. Which of these cultural elements are common in every culture?
27. Which of the following actions helps in safeguarding cultural heritages?
28. What is one of the outcomes of respecting other cultures?
29. Which flower is recognized as Sri Lanka's national flower?
30. Which religion is NOT commonly practiced in Sri Lanka?
31. Which of the following is NOT an element of culture?
32. Which of the following ethnic groups is NOT part of Sri Lanka's multi-cultural society?
33. Why is it important to respect other cultures?
34. Why do we observe lateral inversion in a plane mirror?
35. What is the fundamental task of culture, according to the text?
36. Which of the following is a family-based cultural activity?
37. What kind of shadow is formed by a translucent object?
38. Who should be informed if cultural heritage is destroyed?
39. What is the national tree of Sri Lanka?
