Unit 6: Legacies Vocab

Unit 6: Legacies

By Amanda Beatty

Civilization

Culture that has developed complex systems of government, education, and religion. A civilization must have architecture or art styles specific to them, an organized government, a unified system of communicating (language or writing), a social class structure and a division of labor.

What other civilizations can you think of?​

Open Ended

What other civilizations can you think of?

Multiple Choice

Which is NOT a characteristic of a civilization?

• A flag

• Art or Architecture style specific to the culture

• Division of labor and an increase is specialties

• Social classes (Rich vs poor, etc.)

CULTURE

The way of life from a particular time and place. Culture defines how a group of people celebrate traditions, the language they would speak, as well as their behavior.

What is the CULTURE of Culler Middle School?

Open Ended

What is the culture of Culler Middle School?

Multiple Choice

Which is NOT defined by culture?

• Physical appearances such as skin, eye, and hair color

• Beliefs, rituals, or religions

• Which languages are spoken and written

• The style of food, art, and architecture

Legacy

Something that is handed down from one period time to another time; often it means something handed down from an ancestor or predecessor.

Does your family have legacies or traditions that has been passed down from each generation?

Open Ended

Does your family have legacies or traditions passed down from each generation?

Poll

Which characteristic would be the BEST legacy to leave behind?

• Always being kind to others

• Super strong and athletic

• To be intelligent and smart

• Brave and a good leader

Poll

Which characteristic would be the WORST legacy to leave behind?

• Always being kind to others

• Super strong and athletic

• To be intelligent and smart

• Brave and a good leader