Why are tattoos and body art becoming more popular today?
People want to show off their wealth
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
How do henna designs differ from tattoos?
Both henna and tattoos last forever
Henna is used for medical reasons, not decoration
Henna is permanent, but tattoos fade
Henna is temporary and fades, while tattoos are permanent
What is scarring used for in some African and Australian cultures?
To make the skin look beautiful
To protect the skin from sun damage
To make tattoos more visible
To show someone has grown up
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
What does skin protect us from?
Temperature, chemicals, and infections
Only infections
Only chemicals
Only the sun
Why do people get tattoos in many cultures?
To show their identity or status
To protect themselves from the sun
To look younger
To cover up scars
What is the largest organ of the human body?
Skin
Heart
Lungs
Brain
What does tanned skin symbolize today?
Working outdoors
Leisure and health
Being sick
Being a criminal
In Japan, what are tattoos associated with?
The rich and famous
Health and beauty
Sports and fitness
The yakuza (a criminal group)
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