Culture Graphic Organizer

ODefinition of CultureOThe way of life of a group of people who share similar beliefs

and customs

Language

OWay of sharing information OStrongest unifying force in

cultureODifferent dialects & accents

used to share informationO2000 spoken languages

world wide

Social GroupsO Rich/poor/middle classO Gender –male/femaleO Age groupsO Treatment of groupsO Ethnic groups

ReligionOHelps people answer basic questions about life’s meanings

OHundreds of religions but only 5 major ones.

O Major religions are: Buddhism; Christianity; Islam; Hinduism; Judaism

History

OIn a culture it shapes how the people view themselves

OChallenges & successes of a culture support values and help develop cultural pride

OHolidays & events enable people to celebrate who they are

Daily LifeO What people do O What they eatO How they eat (hands/chopsticks)O What they wearO SchoolingO GamesO Type of homes they live in

Arts

OExpression of people and their culture

OWhat is beautiful and important to them

OExpressed through paintings, sculptures; architecture, dance, music, theater & literature.

GovernmentOKind of political system a society has reflects its culture.

ODemocracyOMonarchyOdictatorship

EconomyO How people in a culture make a livingO Economic system sets the rules for the

goods, services, and trade of that countryO Traditional economy- based on

customs/beliefsO Market economy-based on individuals

making decisions –free enterprise systemO Command economy- government owns &

controls business & trade.