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