Culture Vocab
What is the system of spoken or written words which people communicate their thoughts, ideas , or feelings; the way we share our ideas with one another?
Language
What is the system of how people make, buy, sell and use goods (items) and services (actions)?
Economy
What is traditional, shared ways of behaving, dressing, eating, or celebrating that are commonly practiced by a specific group, culture, or family?
Customs
If you see a symbol of a cow on a resource map - what resource does this most likely represent?
farming/cattle/dairy
Give the definition of culture.
The way a group of people live, speak, and act.
Agriculture is growing crops and animals. Geography and climate affect which types of crops and animals can be in a certain region.
What is the difference between wants and needs? Name one example of each.
Needs are things we must have to live. Wants are things we would like to have.
Needs: water, food, shelter, clothing
Wants: candy, toys, games, etc.
What is the activity of looking for and buying things in a store?
Shopping
Why would looking at a resource map be helpful for a farmer?
It would help them know what resources are in a region to decide where/if they would want to have a farm there.
Why are different cultures important in the way the world works and the economy grows?
Answers will vary.
Religion is a system of beliefs that a group of people share. Different cultures have different religions & beliefs.
What are the 5 main types of religion?
Buddhism, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, & Christianity
Explain the difference between goods and services are. Give an example of each.
Goods are things you can touch and buy.
Example: toys, food, etc.
Services are things people do to help you.
Examples: doctor, teacher, etc.
If a country or region does not have certain foods, goods, games, or clothing, how can they get them?
Buying/importing them from different countries that do have those resources.
Which of the following is a resource you would NOT see on a resource map?
a) fruit
b) coil
c) computers
d) sheep
c) computers
It is your birthday next week! You ask your grandma for a chocolate cake. You know that this is important for you to celebrate your yearly anniversary of the day a you were born!
Is the chocolate cake an example of a want or need?
Want
What is the difference between industry and service?
Service are jobs that people have that provide help to others. Industry are the machines that produce goods for the economy.
Explain each type of resource.
-Human resources
-Capital resources
-Natural resources
Human: people who work to provide goods and services for consumers.
Capital: the tools and machines used to make goods.
Natural: come from the earth
How is food in different regions affected by the environment and resources?
Depending on the resources and environment around, food will be dependent on that.
If you were a farmer that wanted to grow peaches, and looked at a resource map, which state would most likely move to?
a) a state that has symbols for lumber with cold climates and mountains
b) a state that has a symbol for fruit with warm climates and good soil
c) a state that is near the ocean with symbols of fish
d) a state that has symbols for corn and is in the Midwest with cold winters and warm summers
b) a state that has a symbol for fruit with warm climates and good soil
If there were no service jobs, how would the economy be affected?
Service jobs are jobs that people have to help others. These jobs help grow the economy.
Explain how the economy works; how buying and selling goods and services work together to grow the economy.
Answers will vary.
People make goods or provide services for a cost. When people buy these goods or services, the money goes towards the economy. Communities depend on other communities to keep the economy growing.
Give an example of each of the 3 types of resources.
Human: nurses, pilots, plumbers
Capital: tractor, oven, computer
Natural: animals, trees, water, minerals
Why is it important to learn and understand other customs around the world?
Answers will vary.
By learning about other customs, we can understand how other people live and we don't judge others because their customs are different than ours. All customs and cultures help the world to be a beautiful place!
How are resource maps helpful in growing the economy?
Explain how culture and economy work together.