Elements of Culture
This word refers to the shared beliefs, customs, and behaviors of a group.
What is culture?
This is the spreading of culture from one place to another.
What is cultural diffusion?
This is the belief in one god.
What is monotheism?
Christians worship in this type of building.
What is a Church
This is the holy book of Christians.
What is the Bible?
Language, religion, and traditions are all parts of this.
What is culture?
Pizza originally from Italy becoming popular in America is an example of this.
What is cultural diffusion?
This is the belief in many gods.
What is polytheism?
Muslims gather and pray in this place.
What is a mosque?
This book is sacred to Muslims.
What is the Quran?
This term describes a way people pass down stories, songs, and customs.
What is oral tradition?
This term describes people adopting parts of another culture.
What is cultural adaptation or assimilation?
This major religion believes in karma, reincarnation, and dharma.
What is Hinduism?
Jewish people worship in this building.
What is a synagogue?
This collection of texts is important in Judaism.
What is the Torah?
This is the process of learning your culture from family and community.
What is cultural learning or socialization?
Trade and this form of technology help spread culture quickly.
What is the internet?
This religion teaches the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path.
What is Buddhism?
A Hindu temple is sometimes called this.
What is a mandir?
The Vedas are sacred texts of this religion.
What is Hinduism?
These are physical items—like clothing or food—that represent culture.
What are cultural traits or cultural objects?
This route helped spread goods and culture between Asia and Europe.
What is the Silk Road?
This religion believes Jesus is the Son of God.
What is Christianity?
Buddhists may meditate and pray at this sacred structure.
What is a stupa?
The teachings of Buddha are found in this set of writings.
What are the Tripitaka (or Pali Canon)?