Culture
This three word phrase is how we defined "culture" in class. Culture is a "____ __ _________."
What is "patterns of behavior"?
This is another term for "assimilation."
What is "The Melting Pot"?
This number of airplanes were hijacked by Al-Qaeda terrorists.
What is *four*?
The Bills of Rights were added to *this* document.
What is the "Constitution"?
This tradition is the "youngest" or most recent, of the three Mediterranean religions.
What is "Islam"?
Cappucino, Baked Beans, Croissants, Knotwurst, and Pancakes, are all examples of which "trait of culture"?
What is "Food"?
Identify one negative side effect of the "Melting Pot" phenomenon.
What are: (i) loss of cultural identity?
(ii) anger or resentment toward those who refuse to assimilate
The POTUS (President of the United States) at the time of the 9/11 attacks.
Who is George W. Bush?
This Amendment blocked citizens from being forced to house and feed soldiers out of their own pockets.
What is the "Third Amendment"?
This religious tradition is associated with many martial arts, and teaches "be like water" and "effortless action."
What is "Taoism?"
Clothing, Shelter, and Language are all examples of this.
What are "traits of culture"?
This is the process that is sometimes referred to as the "Pineapple Effect", "Pickle Effect", or even, the "Anchovy Effect."
What is "assimilation"?
The leader of al-Qaeda, who masterminded the 9/11 attacks, and who previously fought against the Russian invasion of Afghanistan.
Who is "Osama bin Laden"?
What are criminal trials and investigations?
Amendment 5 = Right to not incriminate oneself
Amendment 6 = Right to a speedy trial
Amendment 7 = Right to a jury trial
Amendment 8 = Right to avoid cruel punishments
These religious traditions are common to all places in the world, and are the oldest.
What are "indigenous" or "local"?
War memorials, statues, and non-religious holidays like Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and D-Day, are examples of this, final, trait of culture, which also forms a major part of all social studies classes.
What is "History"?
The primary benefit of the "Great American Melting Pot."
What is "a common sense of self" or a "we aren't so different" way of thinking about ourselves?
The primary target of the 9/11 attacks, located in the heart of NYC, and a powerful symbol of the American global economy.
What is the "World Trade Center"?
Also acceptable: "What are the Twin Towers"?
The freedom of speech, religion and to assemble.
What is the "First Amendment"?
This collection of traditions, local to the Indian subcontinent, gave rise to many other traditions, including Buddhism, Sikhism, and Jainism.
What is "Hinduism"?
Diwali, Easter, Yom Kippur, Bodhi Day, and Ramadan are all examples of this 'trait of culture'.
What are "holidays"?
Also acceptable: What is "religion"?
This important trait of culture (which contains an entire worldview) is often the first thing sacrificed when coming to the United States, in order to "fit in."
What is "Language"?
Of the many cultural changes that occurred in the United States after the events of 9/11, identify two of these!
What is increased security at airports?
What are increased racist attacks against Muslims and others perceived as foreigners?
What is a change in the tone of country music from carefree to hyper-patriotic?
What is government spying on citizens (Patriot Act) is an ok tradeoff, if less privacy means more security?
The Second Amendment guarantees these two rights:
What are: (i) "the right to a well regulated militia" and (ii) "the right of the people to bear arms"?
Previously called "cults", historians of religion now prefer to use this less "loaded" term. (Examples include: Wicca, Church of LDS, Moonies, etc.)
What are New Religious Movements (NRMs)?