HUM 100 Cultures and Artifacts Worksheet
Complete this template by replacing the bracketed text with the relevant information.
Part 1
1. In the first column, list three cultures you are a part of or that you identify strongly with, and
rank them from most to least significant in your life. These can be national, ethnic, religious,
regional, or local, and they can include subcultures or groups related to your personal interests.
2. In the second column, identify one representative object for each of the cultures you identify
with on your list.
3. In a few words, explain how the cultural object reflects the culture in which it exists. Consider
which aspects of culture have relevance for each object: politics, history, religion, social
perceptions, technology, media, education, and so on.
Culture/Subculture Object Influence of Culture on the Object
Mexican Food Mexican food is an important part
of the culture, social structure, and
tradition of Mexico.
Mexican Quinceanera/ 15th Birthday party A celebration of a girl’s 15th
birthday that marks her passage
from girl to woman It is both a
religious and social event that
emphasizes the importance of
family and society in a young
woman’s life.
Panamanian/ Puerto Rican Reggaeton Music Reggaeton first existed in Panama
as a lowbrow, subcultural,
stigmatized gene shackled to a
legacy of racism and colorism. But
since reaching Puerto Rico has
taken hold of the music industry.
Part 2
To complete the second table, select three reasons for creating an artifact from the resources provided,
or provide your own reasons.
1. In the first column, state the reason for creating an artifact.
2. In the second column, provide an example of an artifact that could have been created for the
reason presented.
3. In the third column, state whether the artifact was created by an individual or a group and
provide the name(s) of the creator(s).
Complete this template by replacing the bracketed text with the relevant information.
Part 1
1. In the first column, list three cultures you are a part of or that you identify strongly with, and
rank them from most to least significant in your life. These can be national, ethnic, religious,
regional, or local, and they can include subcultures or groups related to your personal interests.
2. In the second column, identify one representative object for each of the cultures you identify
with on your list.
3. In a few words, explain how the cultural object reflects the culture in which it exists. Consider
which aspects of culture have relevance for each object: politics, history, religion, social
perceptions, technology, media, education, and so on.
Culture/Subculture Object Influence of Culture on the Object
Mexican Food Mexican food is an important part
of the culture, social structure, and
tradition of Mexico.
Mexican Quinceanera/ 15th Birthday party A celebration of a girl’s 15th
birthday that marks her passage
from girl to woman It is both a
religious and social event that
emphasizes the importance of
family and society in a young
woman’s life.
Panamanian/ Puerto Rican Reggaeton Music Reggaeton first existed in Panama
as a lowbrow, subcultural,
stigmatized gene shackled to a
legacy of racism and colorism. But
since reaching Puerto Rico has
taken hold of the music industry.
Part 2
To complete the second table, select three reasons for creating an artifact from the resources provided,
or provide your own reasons.
1. In the first column, state the reason for creating an artifact.
2. In the second column, provide an example of an artifact that could have been created for the
reason presented.
3. In the third column, state whether the artifact was created by an individual or a group and
provide the name(s) of the creator(s).
