M2 Culture Study Guide

What is culture?

• The process of taking in new ideas or information.

• The customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular group of people.

• An activity, behavior, or characteristic specific to a culture.

• An area in which people have many shared culture traits.

What is a culture trait?

• The process of taking in new ideas or information.

• The customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular group of people.

• An activity, behavior, or characteristic specific to a culture.

• An area in which people have many shared culture traits.

What is an ethnic group?

• The process of taking in new ideas or information.

• The customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular group of people.

• An activity, behavior, or characteristic specific to a culture.

• A group of people who share a common culture and ancestry or family.

What is a multicultural society?

• The process of taking in new ideas or information.

• The customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular group of people.

• An activity, behavior, or characteristic specific to a culture.

• A society that includes a variety of cultures in the same area.

What is cultural diffusion?

• The process of taking in new ideas or information.

• The spread of cultural traits from one region to another.

• An activity, behavior, or characteristic specific to a culture.

• An area in which people have many shared culture traits.

What are cultural universals?

• The process of taking in new ideas or information.

• The customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular group of people.

• Features common to all cultures, such as food, clothing, and shelter.

• An area in which people have many shared culture traits.

What is heritage?

• The process of taking in new ideas or information.

• The customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular group of people.

• An activity, behavior, or characteristic specific to a culture.

• Cultural elements that have been passed down over time within a family.

Area that shares a large number of cultural traits.

• Cultural diffusion/Culture borrowing

• Culture Region

• Fine Arts

• Economy

What is a culture trait?

• Items that all social organizations have.

• Hair color

• Items that are specific to a group of people.

• Eye color

Which is NOT a trait of culture?

• Language

• Music

• Beliefs

• Healthcare