8 Traits of Culture Flashcards

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What are the 8 traits of culture?

  • History (correct)
  • Religion (correct)
  • Groups (correct)
  • Daily Life (correct)
  • Government (correct)
  • Economy (correct)
  • Language (correct)
  • Art (correct)

What are 2 examples of religion?

Church, God

What are 2 examples of government?

Governor, Capital Building

What are 2 examples of economy?

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What are 2 examples of daily life?

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What are 2 examples of language?

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What are 2 examples of art?

<p>Movies, Dance</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are 2 examples of history?

<p>Declaration of Independence, First walk on moon</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are 2 examples of groups?

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They study what ___________ a society is divided to.

<p>groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

They study what ____________ the people speak.

<p>language</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the strongest unifying forces of culture?

<p>Language</p> Signup and view all the answers

_________ helps people answer basic questions about life's meaning.

<p>Religion</p> Signup and view all the answers

Geographers examine people's ______________ - what they eat, wear, and how they build their homes.

<p>daily life</p> Signup and view all the answers

People celebrate __________ to honor heroes and heroines.

<p>holidays</p> Signup and view all the answers

They also remember ___________, or dark periods of history.

<p>disasters</p> Signup and view all the answers

People express their culture through the _______________.

<p>arts</p> Signup and view all the answers

Culture includes _____________ , or how people earn a living.

<p>economy</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the 1700s and 1800s, some countries began to ______.

<p>industrialize</p> Signup and view all the answers

The __________________ is the newest revolution.

<p>information revolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

A ____________ includes different countries with common traits.

<p>cultural region</p> Signup and view all the answers

A democracy is a form of _______________ government.

<p>limited</p> Signup and view all the answers

One type of unlimited government is a(n) ______________.

<p>dictatorship</p> Signup and view all the answers

Cultures are always ____________.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

As cultures became more complex, four__________ arose.

<p>civilizations</p> Signup and view all the answers

____________ is the process of spreading new knowledge and skills to other cultures.

<p>Cultural diffusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

Within some cultures, people speak a __________, or local form of language, which differs from the main language.

<p>dialect</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Economy

How people earn a living and manage resources.

Religion

A unifying force that provides answers and shapes values.

Language

Essential for communication and cultural identity.

Daily Life

Routine activities such as food consumption and clothing.

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History

Significant events shaping cultural narratives.

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Government

Systems like democracies and dictatorships influencing social order.

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Art

Manifests in movies and dance, reflecting cultural values.

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The Economy

Driven by money and businesses, essential for societal function.

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Culture

Dynamic and constantly evolving due to technology and interactions.

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Industrialization

Marked significant shifts in economies during the 1700s and 1800s.

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Information Revolution

Represents the latest transformation affecting communication.

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Cultural Diffusion

Sharing knowledge and skills across cultures.

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Dialects

Localized variations of a language.

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Holidays

Commemorative events honoring historical figures and communities.

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Cultural Regions

Areas where diverse countries share common cultural traits.

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Economy

How people earn money?

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Religion

What is a shared element between people?

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Language

How do people communicate?

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Daily Life

What do people eat for breakfast?

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History

When was the Declaration of Independence written?

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Government

What type of government is the USA?

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Art

Is painting considered culture?

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Religious institutions

What are churches considered?

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Government structures

What are capitol buildings for?

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Daily life

Is food apart of culture?

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Art.

Are movies art?

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Culture

A system of customs and beliefs

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Study Notes

Traits of Culture

  • Eight core traits of culture include economy, religion, language, daily life, history, government, art, and groups.
  • Economy encompasses how people earn a living and manage resources.
  • Religion serves as a unifying force, providing answers to existential questions and shaping values.
  • Language is crucial for communication and cultural identity, with significant examples being Spanish and Chinese.
  • Daily life highlights routine activities such as food consumption and clothing choices.
  • History includes significant events like the Declaration of Independence and the first moon landing, shaping cultural narratives.
  • Government encompasses different systems such as democracies and dictatorships, influencing social order.

Examples and Concepts

  • Religious institutions like churches play vital roles in community life.
  • Government structures include governors and key buildings like capitol buildings, which symbolize authority.
  • The economy is driven by money and businesses, essential for societal function.
  • Daily life is characterized by cultural expressions through food and traditional clothing.
  • Art manifests in various forms such as movies and dance, reflecting cultural values and history.
  • Cultural groups can be categorized by demographics, such as teenagers and seniors, impacting social interactions.

Cultural Dynamics

  • Culture is dynamic and constantly evolving, influenced by factors like technological advancements and global interactions.
  • Industrialization marked significant shifts in economies during the 1700s and 1800s.
  • The information revolution represents the latest transformation affecting communication and knowledge dissemination.
  • Cultural diffusion is the process of sharing knowledge and skills across cultures, fostering innovation and understanding.
  • Dialects represent localized variations of a language, demonstrating cultural diversity within linguistic groups.

Historical Context

  • Holidays serve as commemorative events honoring historical figures and communities.
  • Societies remember past disasters that shape collective memory and cultural identity.
  • Civilizations arise as cultures grow more complex, leading to structured social, political, and economic systems.
  • The concept of cultural regions identifies areas where diverse countries share common cultural traits.

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