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