🌍 Culture Traits & Regions
What does each letter in G.R.E.E.F. stand for?
Government, Religion, Education, Entertainment, Food
Name the 4 major institutions. What does G.E.E.R. stand for?
Government, Education, Economy, Religion
What is cultural diffusion?
The spreading of beliefs, goods, and ideas
How does culture show up in art?
Through architecture, music, and literature
What is Ramadan?
Month of fasting, prayer, and reflection in Islam
What makes up a culture region?
When several traits are shared by people in an area
What do all institutions have in common?
They meet basic needs of people in society
Give one example of cultural diffusion from trade.
Silk Road spread goods, art and religion
What does the Eiffel Tower represent?
National pride, Values, innovation and creativity
What does Diwali celebrate?
Victory of light over darkness (Hinduism)
What type of government does the U.S. have?
Democracy
What is one example of each type of institution? (G.E.E.R)
Gov: laws;
Education: schools;
Economy: money;
Religion: churches
How does technology speed up cultural change?
Social media spreads trends globally and can be accessed 24/7
What is one universal theme found in art?
Religion, justice, or passage of time
What do Christianity’s holidays celebrate?
Christmas: Jesus’s birth; Easter: resurrection
Name two cultural traits that define Latin America.
Spanish language, Catholic religion
Name two ways institutions adapt to stay strong over time.
Schools use technology; governments make new laws
How did war cause cultural diffusion?
Empires mixed cultures (like Rome spreading Latin)
Give two examples of how art / creative works respond to current events.
Political cartoons about elections or social issues
Black History Month murals or protest art
What makes the Hajj important?
Muslim pilgrimage showing unity and faith
Compare one trait from East Asia and Western Europe.
East Asia: rice diets & ancestor traditions; Western Europe: democracy & art styles
Why are institutions important for a culture?
They shape how people live, learn, and make decisions
Name 3 ways culture spreads today.
Communication (internet), transportation (airplanes), economic development (global trade)
Explain how music can show a culture’s beliefs or emotions.
It expresses values, history, and feelings unique to that society
What do Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur focus on?
Reflection, forgiveness, and new beginnings