Introduction to World Cultures

What is culture?

• part of our lifestyle

• culture is history

• Character of a particular group

• a fixed behaviour

What is culture?

• part of our lifestyle

• culture is history

• Character of a particular group

• a fixed behaviour

What is culture?

• part of our lifestyle

• culture is history

• Character of a particular group

• a fixed behaviour

Every culture differs with every society.

• True

• False

Culture is features, the beliefs and practices of a group of people, whereas the society are people who share those beliefs and practices.

• True

• False

How does culture spread?

• Language

• Government and economy

• War, trade, colonization and immigration

What is a culture trait?

• Items that all social organizations have.

• Hair color

• Items that are specific to a group of people.

• Eye color

Rules that allow a society to live without chaos.

• Custom and Traditions

• Social Organization

• Religion

• Government

What is the name of this line at 0 degrees latitude?

• Prime Meridian
• Equator
• North Pole
• South Pole

What is the name of the line at zero degrees longitude?

• Equator
• Prime Meridian
• North Pole
• South Pole