Culture
What are common traits that define a culture?
Traits such as language, customs, traditions, and social norms (societal expectations).
A government with restricted powers, often defined by a constitution.
What is a limited government?
What are the four factors of production?
Natural resources, labor, capital, and entrepreneurship
What is a common feature of most religions?
A belief in a higher power or deity.
How does cultural diffusion occurs in modern society?
Through social media and internet connection
Name a way cultures can change over time.
Cultural diffusion through trade, travel, or war.
What is one reason for limiting government power?
To protect individual rights and prevent abuse of power.
How does a shortage of labor affect an economy?
It can slow down production and lead to higher costs.
Name significant religious holidays celebrated in Christianity.
Christmas and Easter
The basis of all cultures
How can improved communication technology influence culture?
It allows for quicker sharing of ideas and traditions between cultures.
Name an example of a unlimited and communist government in our current times.
North Korea
Compare free enterprise and socialism.
Free enterprise allows for private ownership and minimal government interference, while socialism involves government control of resources and production
How do religious beliefs influence culture?
They shape traditions, values, and social norms within societies.
How did ancient Rome influence the United States government system?
What is a representative government?
What is cultural diffusion?
The spread of cultural beliefs and social activities from one group to another.
How do democratic governments differ from autocratic ones?
Democratic governments allow citizen participation and voting, while autocratic ones do not.
What is GDP and why is it important?
Gross Domestic Product; it measures the economic performance of a country.
It is a month of fasting, prayer, and reflection observed by Muslims.
What is the significance of Ramadan in Islam?
Type of job you have, how much you get paid, can you keep that job, are you qualified, etc.
Give an example of how a specific culture has influenced another culture.
The influence of Western pop culture on global music and fashion.
There is a king or queen who is the official head of the government, but there is a parliament that creates the laws and has the real power.
What is a Constitutional Monarchy
Name a characteristic of a communist economy.
The government controls all means of production and distribution.
Explain the relationship between religion and government in certain societies.
In some societies, religious laws influence or govern civil laws, creating a theocratic system.
The religion believes in many gods and goddesses and originated in India?
What is Hinduism?