The answer would be, "Characteristics, practices, and customs that are passed down through family, clans, gender groups, or larger cultural groups."
The first one is more of a genetic thing, while the third one shows family heirlooms or such.
Hope this helps! :)
The thesis statement is a statement of position
True
Even without using the elements of art, they are still there. A simple thing such as a circle could be one of the elements and if you shade it, it could change to a different element