Culture & Ethnic Groups
Give one example of a culture trait
Language, food, religion, clothing, music
What does population mean?
The total number of people living in a certain area.
What do the letters in GDP stand for?
Gross Domestic Product
What type of government has one ruler with total control?
Dictatorship
When was the United Nations created?
1945, after World War II.
What is an ethnic group?
A group of people who share a common culture, ancestry, language, or history.
What does population density measure?
How many people live per unit of area/How crowded a place is
What is GDP per capita?
GDP divided by the number of people — shows average wealth per person.
What is a theocracy?
A government based on religious laws or leaders.
What is the main goal of the UN?
To maintain peace and cooperation between countries.
What does ethnocentrism mean?
Believing your own culture is better than others.
A country with high population density would most likely have what kind of living conditions?
Crowded cities, less space, more competition for resources.
Which type of economy has the government making most economic decisions?
Command
In which type of government do citizens vote for leaders?
Democracy/Republic
Who wrote the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
Eleanor Roosevelt
What is cultural diffusion?
The spreading of cultural ideas and traditions from one place to another.
What does life expectancy measure?
The average number of years a person is expected to live.
Which type of economy is based on tradition and customs passed down through generations?
Traditional
This is the type of government in which a small group of people control the government, and its usually those who are wealthy.
Oligarchy
Name one right guaranteed by the UDHR.
Right to education, freedom of speech, right to life, right to equality.
Why can ethnocentrism cause problems between countries or groups?
It can lead to prejudice, discrimination, or conflict between cultures.
What might cause life expectancy to rise in a country?
Better healthcare, sanitation, education, and nutrition.
Why might a high GDP not always mean people live well?
Because wealth might not be shared equally — a few people could be very rich while others are poor.
How is power transferred in an Absolute Monarchy?
Bloodlines
If a country violates human rights, what can the UN or other countries do?
Send peacekeepers, apply sanctions, give aid, or pressure the country to change.