What is the largest organ of the human body?
Skin
Heart
Lungs
Brain
What does skin protect us from?
Only chemicals
Only the sun
Temperature, chemicals, and infections
Only infections
Why was white skin considered desirable in Europe in the 1800s?
It was a sign of good health
It showed that the person didn’t work outside
It was associated with criminals
It was easier to tan
What does tanned skin symbolize today?
Being sick
Leisure and health
Working outdoors
Being a criminal
Why do people get tattoos in many cultures?
To protect themselves from the sun
To show their identity or status
To cover up scars
To look younger
In Japan, what are tattoos associated with?
The rich and famous
The yakuza (a criminal group)
Health and beauty
Sports and fitness
What is scarring used for in some African and Australian cultures?
To make tattoos more visible
To protect the skin from sun damage
To show someone has grown up
To make the skin look beautiful
How do henna designs differ from tattoos?
Henna is temporary and fades, while tattoos are permanent
Both henna and tattoos last forever
Henna is used for medical reasons, not decoration
Henna is permanent, but tattoos fade
Why are tattoos and body art becoming more popular today?
People are looking for a way to connect with traditions and culture
People want to hide their skin
People want to protect their skin from the sun
People want to show off their wealth
What do tattoos and body markings often represent?
The need to cover up scars
A desire to look like someone else
The need to be rebellious
Identity, status, and achievements
