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Nonmaterial culture includes physical objects like tools and technology.
Nonmaterial culture includes physical objects like tools and technology.
False
Symbols are things that stand for something else and often evoke reactions and emotions.
Symbols are things that stand for something else and often evoke reactions and emotions.
True
Material culture includes values, beliefs, symbols, and language that define a society.
Material culture includes values, beliefs, symbols, and language that define a society.
False
There are two basic components of culture: ideas and symbols, and artifacts.
There are two basic components of culture: ideas and symbols, and artifacts.
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Every culture is filled with symbols, but they do not evoke reactions or emotions.
Every culture is filled with symbols, but they do not evoke reactions or emotions.
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Study Notes
Elements of Culture
- Culture consists of two basic components: ideas and symbols (nonmaterial culture) and artifacts (material objects).
- Nonmaterial culture includes values, beliefs, symbols, and language that define a society.
- Material culture includes all the society's physical objects, such as:
- Tools and technology
- Clothing
- Eating utensils
- Means of transportation
Nonmaterial Culture
- Nonmaterial culture is comprised of:
- Values
- Beliefs
- Symbols
- Language
Symbols
- Symbols are things that stand for something else and often evoke various reactions and emotions.
- Examples of symbols are not limited to:
- National flags
- Religious icons
- Corporate logos
- Cultural traditions
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Description
Test your knowledge of the elements of culture with this quiz. Explore material and nonmaterial culture, values that distinguish the United States, and more. See how well you understand the symbols, language, beliefs, and artifacts that shape societies.
