Vocabulary
True or False: Culture is inherited.
FALSE
True or False: Cultural awareness begins with self-awareness
TRUE
Name 2 examples of geographical physical features that have an impact on lifestyles and culture.
mountains, rivers, climate zones, deserts, rainforests, coastlines, etc.
Give an example of a behavior in one culture that can be considered unsuitable, unacceptable, or even offensive in another
MISC
Name 3 ways that we learn culture.
family, parents, teachers, school, friends, peers, religion, government, media
Name two items on the cultural iceberg that is on the top 10% and easy to see.
food, flags, symbols, fashion, clothing, music, dance, language, festivals, holidays, etc.
The Han ethnic group, the largest in the world, is primarily concentrated in which country?
China
Complete the following sentence: We need to recognize and welcome cultural ____________ or being different.
diversity
Examples of this word include "A country's flag, a religious cross, and a peace sign"
symbol
Give 3 examples of the cultural key elements of Arts & Literature
music, painting, sculpture, dance, theater, and literature (stories, poems, folktales)
Name one way that natural resources influence cultural practices?
availability of food in that region, access to water, etc.
how a society creates order and provides for the common good
government systems
These standards are how people define what is good, desirable, or beautiful.
values
the most important tool for passing culture from generation to the next
language
one specific example of how geography influences the way people dress in different parts of the world?
people living in mountainous regions often wear warm fur clothing for protection against the cold, while desert nomads wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothing to stay cool in hot climates
these unwritten rules and expectations guide the behavior of society's members (Ex: Folkwavs and Mores)
norms
the ranking of people by factors like wealth, occupation, or education
social class
the most important unit of social organization (can be nuclear or extended)
family
Explain the relationship between geography and transportation
landlocked countries rely more heavily on land-based transportation like trains and trucks, while coastal communities tend to use boats and ships for transportation.
beliefs based on little evidence
assumptions
the process of learning culture throughout your life
enculturation
Looking at cultural differences and traveling abroad, provide one example of how a person can learn a valuable cultural lesson.
MISC
Complete the following sentence: Geography influences a community's identity by shaping the _________________ and opportunities people face in their environment, leading to unique cultural adaptations.
challenges
Name two items on the bottom (90%) of the cultural iceberg that showcase deep, hidden culture.
Values, beliefs, concept of time, notions of beauty, rules for personal space, body language, eye contact