GS Unit 3: Culture

All of the features of a people's way of life (Beliefs, values, skills). Culture is learned and passed down through teaching, example, imitation.

• Culture region
• Culture trait
• Acculturation
•  Culture

Activities and Behaviors that people often take part in as a part of their culture.

• Beliefs
• Culture Traits
• Values
• Customs

Something we believe to be true, though there is no direct proof.  Example: If you lead a good life, you will be rewarded in the end.

• Belief
• Value
• Taboo
• Custom

Something we believe to be important and/or morally right (or wrong). 
Example: It is wrong to kill another human being.

• Value
• Belief
• Taboo
• Custom

Combination of cultural features (language & religion), economic features (agriculture and industry), and physical features (climate and vegetation) that make a place what it is.

• Culture region
• Globalization
• Cultural Landscape
• Natural landscape

An area in which people have many shared cultural traits Examples: religion, language, folklore, architecture

• Cultural landscape
• Natural landscape
• Toponym
• Culture region

Local or regional culture practiced by small, similar groups in isolated rural areas.

• Popular Culture
• Folk Culture
• Enculturation
• Acculturation

Found in large, diverse societies that share certain habits despite differences in other personal characteristics.

• Popular culture
• Folk culture
• Acculturation
• Enculturation

An act repeated by an individual person.
Example: chewing nails, brushing teeth

• Habit
• Custom
• Taboo
• Culture trait

An act repeated by a large group that has become a characteristic of that group
Example: Jeans in America, holidays

• Habit
• Custom
• Taboo
• Culture trait