Elements
Another word for agriculture is
Farming
What is the vocabulary term for the belief of many gods?
Polytheism
What is an example of a cultural symbol of the United States?
The U.S. flag
Uncle Sam's hat
Red, White, Blue
What are cultural regions?
Regions that are defined by a certain culture.
What are the names of the 5 Major Forms of Government?
Democracy, Monarchy, Oligarchy, Communism, and Dictatorship
What are traditions and customs?
Something that is passed down from generation to generation; a behavior that defines a group of people
Define symbols
a picture of something that has a deeper meaning
Which of the following is not something you should do when you encounter someone from a different culture?
1. Assume that everything you've heard about that culture is true.
2. Talk to this person about their culture to learn more about it.
3. Try to put yourself in the other person's place for a minute.
4. Respect and appreciate your cultural differences.
1. Assume that everything you've heard about that culture is true.
What are cultural norms?
Social rules and expectations
Shaking hands vs. Kissing on the cheek as a greeting
Who rules in a democracy?
The people
What are the two terms for family, and describe the difference.
Nuclear- parents and siblings
Extended- cousins, aunts, uncles, grandparents + nuclear family
What is the term for the belief in one god?
Monotheism
Transitioning from farm life to factory life is called ___?
Industrialization
How does ethnicity effect/influence culture?
common language, history, traditions, beliefs, and practices, which collectively form their unique cultural identity
What rights do the people have under a dictatorship?
Few rights; chosen by the dictator
What is the significance of language?
Helps spread ideas and boost communication; verbally, written, over the internet
Define Cultural Diffusion?
Cultural diffusion is the spread of cultural elements like ideas, practices, beliefs, technologies, or art forms from one group of people to another.
The usage of the Silk Road to trade between multiple continents is an example of
Cultural Diffusion
What is the impact of globalization on culture?
It promotes cultural exchange because groups of people that would have never met or had connected, will be able to do so.
Is a Communist leader a dictator? Explain.
Yes. Take all power for themselves.
What are the three monotheistic religions we talked about?
Christianity, Islam, and Judaism.
What is ethnocentrism?
The idea of one's culture or country being better than or superior to another.
How does Cultural Diffusion spread?
Through trade, migration, religious text, missionaries, war displacement etc.
What is the main function of cultural values or core beliefs?
to guide behavior and decision-making
Define EACH form of government.
Monarchy- ruled by a king or queen people have few rights
Oligarchy- ruled by a few- people's rights depend on people in power
Dictatorship- ruled by one person, a charismatic leader, takes control and creates a hyperactive society, secret police, etc. people have few rights
Communism- one ruler selected by the Communist Party. People have few rights, government controls everything
Democracy- the people rule, has a Constitution that upholds people's rights