Key Terms 1-5
Civilizations that existed in the distant past. Examples include the Aztecs, Greeks, Egyptians, and Tibet.
a. Civilized b. Society c. Culture d. Ancient Civilization
d. Ancient Civilizations
Community of people united by traditions, symbols, culture.
a. Society b. Culture c. Humanities d. Civilized
a. Society
11. The Aztec type of government can be categorized as a
a. Democracy b. Polytheist c. Monarchy d. Military Regime
c. Monarchy
I can provide 1 example from world history of:
a. Territorial Expansion
Examples:
the United States grew from the 13 colonies to 50 states through territorial expansion.
In Canada the first four provinces formed the nucleus of a new nation (Canada). Within six years Sir John A. Macdonald had negotiated the entry of three more provinces. Then at the turn of the century Canada’s population in the west exploded(homesteading). Saskatchewan and Alberta were born shortly after.
Which of the following is the BEST example of a First Nations worldview
a. Earth provides resources for economic benefits
b. Their way of life is superior to other cultures.
c. Reflect a respect for the world that stems from a deep connection with the land.
d. Land is to be used to meet needs and wants
c. Reflect a respect for the world that stems from a deep connection with the land.
Is judging another culture solely by the values and standards of your own culture.
a. Inquiry Learning b. Stereotype c. Multiculturalism d. Ethnocentrism
d. ethnocentrism
The study of humans in society past, present, and future.
a. History b. Social Studies c. Humanities d. Inquiry Learning
b. Social Studies
The Aztecs had a social hierarchy in society that consisted of the following
a. Emperor, Nobles, Merchants, Commoners, Slaves
b. King, Clergy, Nobles, Peasants
c. Emperor, Nobles, Serfs
d. Emperor, Upper Class, Middle Class, Lower Class
a. Emperor, Nobles, Merchants, Commoners, Slaves
I can provide 1 example from world history of:
b. Colonization
European colonization of the Americas began in the 10th-11th century when West Norse Sailors (Vikings) explored and briefly settled limited areas on the shores of present day Canada.
These Vikings settled and eventually left due to violent conflicts with the Indigenous population of Canada. Extensive European colonization began in 1492 when a Spanish explorer named Christopher Columbus sailed west to find a new trade route to the Far East (India) But actually landed in what came to be known to the Europeans as the new world discovering the Americas and Puerto Rico Cuba area.
What is Cultural Relativism?
a. Assuming that your culture is better than all other cultures
b. All cultures are important and not one culture is better or worse than others
c. Thinking about your ethnicity before you take any action
d. Ignoring ethnicity whenever conducting business
All cultures are important and not one culture is better or worse than others
Is the way a group of people organize their lives including shared knowledge, behaviors, beliefs and attitudes.
a. Empire Building b. Culture c. Society d. Treaty
B. Culture
To settle, establish, or create a society in a new area
a. Colonize b. Ancient Civilization c. Empire Building d. Multiculturalism
a. Colonize
The Aztec economy was based around:
a. Agriculture, Silk Road, and globalization
b. Fish, Furs, Timber, Minerals
c. Warfare, Tribute, Taxation
d. Agriculture, Taxation, Tribute
d. Agriculture, Taxation, Tribute
I can provide 1 example from world history of:
c. Empire-Building
Aztec Empire
Roman Empire
Describe two factors that influence a worldview to be ethnocentric.
Examples: *others on google classroom*
Lack of education sometimes increases ethnocentrism.
Men are more willing to express ethnocentrism than women.
People with low wealth or low self-esteem seem to be more ethnocentric.
A belief that inherent differences among human races determine cultural or individual achievement--usually, the idea that one's own race is superior.
a. Racism b. Worldview c. Ethnocentrism d. Colonize
c. Ethnocentrism
A mutual reliance on one another; a shared responsibility for each other’s well-being.
a. Worldview b. Point of View c. Interdependence d. Multiculturalism
c. Interdependence
A worldview is
a. A view or judgment formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge.
b. Particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view.
c. Ideas that people have that shape the decisions they make and how they view their environment
d. Evaluation of other cultures according to preconceptions originating in the standards and customs of one's own culture.
d. Ideas that people have that shape the decisions they make and how they view their environment
What is a major difference between the worldviews of First Nations and traditional Europeans?
First Nations believed:
But Europeans believed:
One example is that First Nations people believed that they had a responsibility and relationship to/with land. But Europeans believed that land could be bought/owned/sold and that land is used to meet the needs and wants of people.
Explain 1 example that clearly illustrates ethnocentrism in Contemporary society.
Various Examples:
One example is Eskimo vs. Inuit
The tendency of countries to acquire resources, land, and influence to expand size and power.
a. Civilized b. Territorial Expansion c. Colonize d. Empire Building
d. Empire Building
A country expanding by taking over another country’s land or developing its own unused land.
a. Worldview b. Warfare c. Colonize d. Territorial Expansion
c. Colonize
Which of the following is NOT a factor that shapes your worldview
a. Geography b. Time c. Parents d. Biology
d. Biology
What are 2 similar worldviews shared by First Nations and the Western (European) historical world?
1. Earth is a provider
2. Both value human life.
Answers may vary
What ways does the Blind Men and the Elephant explain European worldview and beliefs?
Europeans were ignorant. They believed they were right and others were wrong, and took no time to investigate or explore other cultures and beliefs, because they differed from their own. They expressed their beliefs and views and disregarded others, as theirs was the only right way in their opinion.