Elements of Culture
What is culture?
Set of beliefs, behaviors, and traits that are shared by a group of people.
What is democracy?
System of government that is run by the people.
What is globalization?
Process by which nations, cultures and economies become integrated or mixed.
What is meant by the term "ethnic group"?
A group of people with common racial, national, tribal, religious or cultural backgrounds.
What is a representative democracy?
A form of democracy in which citizens elect government officials to represent the people.
Do cultures change over time?
Yes, They mix to create new cultures
What is a cultural region?
A geographic area in which people have certain traits in common.
When a king of queen rules a country, what is it called?
Monarchy
In the beginning of the "Americas" who was primarily responsible for bring "new cultures" with them?
Traders and explorers
Do holidays shape how people view the world?
Yes
What is a dictatorship?
Form of government in which one person has absolute power to rule and control the government, people and the economy.
Has culture changed the course of history?
Yes
True or False- Nearly all cultures have unique art forms that celebrates their history.
True
What are human rights?
Certain rights that belong to all individuals.
Is blending of cultures always easy?
No