1.5- Culture & Society
and 1.6 Vocab
and 1.6 Vocab
The beliefs, customs, practices, and behavior of a particular nation or group
culture
money reserved for savings
In a democratic nation (like the US), what is considered to be the ultimate source of authority?
the citizens
out of many, one
Photographs, diaries, artifacts, documents
Trying to help people understand the meaning of life is a basic function of ___________.
Religion
How do companies make a profit?
Decrease expenses and increase revenue
central, regional, local
What is a right of a US citizen but not a right on non-citizens?
The right to vote
Archaeologist mainly learn about the lives of people in the past by studying?
Artifacts they made/use
What is the most basic social unit of any society?
Family
what is a feature of a developed country?
a strong economy
What is Free Trade?
trade without obstacles
What is an example of a responsibility of a US citizen?
Jury Duty
What is a historical map?
A special map that shows a particular event or time in the past.
What are trade barriers?
restrictions on trading with other countries enacted by the government
Why do countries trade goods and services?
What is a Developing Country?
Countries whose economies are still growing and citizens have a lower standard of living.
what is a developed country?
a country with a strong economy and whose citizens have a high quality of life.
Prehistory is the time_________________.
before people left written records
What is Comparative Advantage?
what a country can produce most efficiently
What are the 3 Basic Economic Questions
- What good/services should be produced?
- How should goods/services be produced?
- Who uses or consumes those goods/services?
What is Human Capital?
workers skill and knowledge
What is Gross Domestic Product?
value of the goods and services a country produces each year.
How do anthropology and archaeology help us understand the past?
We have the ability to learn about the past humankind and what they did, made, and believed.