Culture
Define culture.
The way of life of a group of people.
What is a nuclear family?
Parents and their children living together.
Why is language important in culture?
It allows people to communicate and share knowledge, history, and traditions.
What does religion explain in a culture?
Beliefs about life, death, creation, and morality.
Name one way culture is passed from generation to generation.
Through families, traditions, language, or religion.
Give 2 examples of things included in culture.
Language, religion, customs, traditions, arts, social organization
What is an extended family?
Includes grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins living together or nearby.
How does being multilingual affect a society?
It allows for diversity, communication across cultures, and trade opportunities
Name 3 major world religions.
Islam, Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism
Which cultural element helps explain creation and morality?
Religion.
Why is culture considered “learned and shared”?
It is passed down from generation to generation and taught through family, community, and traditions.
How do families pass on culture?
By teaching values, language, traditions, and customs to children.
How does language help preserve history and traditions?
Through stories, writing, and oral traditions passed down across generations.
How does religion affect laws and daily life?
Religious beliefs often guide rules, laws, holidays, and personal behavior.
How do families and language work together to preserve culture?
Families teach children their language, which passes on history and traditions.
How does culture shape how people live and think?
It influences values, beliefs, daily practices, and interactions with others.
What is the difference between family and society?
Family is the basic unit of society; society is a larger group of people living and working together under shared rules and culture.
how is language connected to Geography?
Geography shows where languages spread as people migrate, conquer, or trade
Give an example of a holiday or tradition that comes from religion.
Ramadan, Christmas, Hanukah.
What is one similarity and one difference between language and religion in shaping culture?
Both connect people; language is for communication, religion guides beliefs and morals.
Compare how two different cultures might approach daily life.
Food choices, clothing styles, or traditions
Why are families called the “basic unit” of society?
They organize people and are the first teachers of culture, values, and traditions.
Give an example of a culture that created an alphabet.
The Phoenicians created an alphabet that influenced many others.
Why is religion considered a source of community and values?
It unites people with shared beliefs and provides moral guidance.
How do culture, family, language, and religion all connect to shape society?
Families teach culture; language passes it on; religion guides values; together they form a society’s way of life.