Cultural Corner
Definitely NOT Satanism
Supply & Demand-ing
We the People
Livin' La Vida
100
What is culture?
Shared beliefs, values, customs, and social behaviors of a group of people.
100
What is the Goal of Buddhists
Achieve Enlightenment
100
Capital is also called
Money
100
What government system does the USA use
Federal / Constitutional / Republic
100
What does the HDI (Human Development Index) measure?
Quality of life - Money, Education, & Life Expectancy
200
A single, identifiable element of a culture
Cultural Trait
200
What is the oldest Religion
Judaism
200
As demand goes up, what happens to the supply.
Supply Goes Up
200
What is the difference between Monarchy & Dictatorship.
Monarchy - Power given through birth
Dictatorship - Power given through politics
200
What economic activity defines the secondary sector
Production Of Goods
300
What are cultural traits at the top of the iceberg
Food, Music, Language, Visual Arts, Festivals, Performing Arts, Literature, Holiday Customs, Flags, Games, and Dress.
300
The sacred text of Hinduism
The Vedas
300
Define Capitalism
Private Ownership of property. Market Economy - Supply & Demand
300
What are the Supranational Organizations
European Union (EU)
United Nations
World Trade Organization (WTO)
300
What are the three sectors in the Economic Sector Triangle
400
The belief that one's own culture is superior to others
Ethnocentrism
400
What is the difference between monotheism & polytheism
Monotheism - One God
Polytheism - More than one God
400
Define Laissez-Faire
Economic System in which the government is not part of it
400
Define Communism
The government owns & controls everything.
400
What four things are needed to be a country
Territory (Defined Area), Population, Sovereignty, and Goverment
500
Cultures become more alike (blended) due to increased contact
Cultural Convergence
500
What are the five pillars of Islam
Faith - Shahada
Prayer - Salah
Charity - Zakat
Sawm - Fasting
Pilgrimage - Hajj
500
Draw the Supply & Demand Curve
500
List the main forms of government
Anarchy, Autocracy, Oligarchy, Democracy, & Theocracy
500
Farmers, Miners, & Fishermen are part of what Sector.
Primary Sector