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