Characteristics of Culture Quiz

What are the characteristics of culture?

Cultural Traits: Visible and invisible attributes that combine to make up a group’s culture. Examples include:

• Artifacts

• Sociofacts

• Mentifacts

What are the characteristics of culture? Artifacts: Visible, physical objects created by a culture.

• Houses

• Clothing

What are the characteristics of culture?

• Architecture

• Toys

• Tools

• Furniture

What are the characteristics of culture? Sociofacts: The ways in which a society behaves and organizes institutions.

• Religion

• School/Education

• Family

• Land Use

• Government

What are the characteristics of culture? Mentifacts: The ideas, beliefs, values, and knowledge of a culture.

• Religious Beliefs

• Language

• Food Preferences & Taboos

Types of Culture: Describe Local/Traditional Culture.

How do we see this in the cultural landscape?

Do women own property and businesses?

Are women present in colleges? Women’s dorms?