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In what way did early humans first utilize their environment, according to the text?
In what way did early humans first utilize their environment, according to the text?
- By developing complex economic systems.
- By using natural resources as tools for survival. (correct)
- By creating religious institutions.
- By establishing formal education systems.
Which of the following best describes the capacity culture endows humans with, as stated in the excerpt?
Which of the following best describes the capacity culture endows humans with, as stated in the excerpt?
- The means to achieve immortality.
- The power to control natural disasters.
- The continuous ability to adapt and evolve. (correct)
- The ability to dominate other species.
What is the primary reason humans formed societies, according to the excerpt?
What is the primary reason humans formed societies, according to the excerpt?
- To explore new territories.
- To establish dominance over nature.
- To enhance their chances of survival. (correct)
- To facilitate trade with other groups.
Which domains of societal structure emerged as humans sought to organize themselves?
Which domains of societal structure emerged as humans sought to organize themselves?
What constitutes culture in essence?
What constitutes culture in essence?
How does culture manifest itself in people's lives?
How does culture manifest itself in people's lives?
According to the excerpt, what drives people to engage in activities that shape their culture?
According to the excerpt, what drives people to engage in activities that shape their culture?
How is the preparation and presentation of food described as an example of culture?
How is the preparation and presentation of food described as an example of culture?
How did early humans record information before paper was invented?
How did early humans record information before paper was invented?
What did people use to write with once paper was invented?
What did people use to write with once paper was invented?
Flashcards
What is culture?
What is culture?
The lifestyle of people, reflecting their way of life.
Human Interaction with Nature
Human Interaction with Nature
To meet their needs, humans have modified nature and the environment since the beginning.
Purpose of Social Organization
Purpose of Social Organization
Rules and regulations created to organize society, which later developed into economics, politics, religion, education, etc.
Aspects of Culture
Aspects of Culture
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Culture (Definition)
Culture (Definition)
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Cooking as Culture
Cooking as Culture
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Evolution of Writing
Evolution of Writing
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Study Notes
- Humans have been utilizing nature and the environment to meet their needs since the beginning of creation.
- A piece of stone or a branch of a tree became a tool to protect oneself from fierce animals.
- Culture is the capacity given to humans to utilize nature, and it is still ongoing.
- People realized that the struggle to survive would be stronger if they stayed together as a society.
- Various rules and regulations were created to organize the society, which gradually took the form of economics, politics, religion, education, etc.
- The society created dance, music, literature, and more for the joy, entertainment, and welfare of the people.
- As a result, the tangible and intangible forms of culture were composed.
Learning outcomes for the chapter
- Explain the concept of culture
- Explain the elements of Bangladeshi culture
- Explain the characteristics of Bangladeshi culture
- Explain the types of Bangladeshi culture
- Embrace and nurture Bangladesh's own culture in individual and community life
The Concept of Culture
- Culture is essentially the way of life of people.
- Culture reflects the way of life of people.
- Culture encompasses all thoughts and actions that people do in their social life to achieve a goal to protect their existence.
- An example is people eat to survive; when that food is cooked in different ways and served beautifully, it becomes human culture.
- When people first learned to write, they carved on stones or wrote on tree bark or leaves.
- Later, when paper was invented, they wrote with ink and dipped in bird feathers.
- Gradually people made pens and wrote on paper.
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