Understanding Culture and Society

Culture is the set of ________, ________, and ________ that a group of people have in common.

• Use of knowledge, tools, and skills to solve problems

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

• Beliefs, values, and practices a group of people have in common

• Spread of culture traits from one region to another

In cities like New York City, where many different cultural groups live closely together, people often share common language, foods, and celebrations. This area can be described as a ________.

• Social institutions

• Culture region

• Cultural diffusion

• Ethnic group

The popularity of sushi in the United States, originally from Japan, is an example of ________.

• Use of knowledge, tools, and skills to solve problems

• Cultural Diffusion

• Features societies have developed that are common to all cultures

• Organized patterns of belief and behavior

The architecture of ancient Rome, passed down through history and influencing modern buildings, is an example of a nation’s ________.

• Society that includes a variety of cultures

• Activity or behavior in which people often take part

• Wealth of cultural elements passed down over generations

• Message about life or human nature

The use of smartphones in everyday life to solve communication problems is an example of ________.

• Spread of culture traits from one region to another

• Group of people who share a common culture and ancestry

• Features societies have developed that are common to all cultures

• Use of technology

How people in Spain often participate in a midday break called a siesta is an example of______

• Social institutions

• Technology

• Cultural diffusion

• Culture trait

The Hispanic community in the U.S., who share a common language, culture, and ancestry from Latin American countries, is an example of an ________.

• Cultural universals

• Multicultural society

• Culture trait

• Ethnic group

Public schools and places of worship like churches, mosques, and temples are examples of ________, which are organized patterns of belief and behavior that help meet societal needs.

• Heritage

• Universal theme

• Culture

• Social institutions

Toronto, Canada, where people from many different cultural backgrounds live and work together, is an example of a ________.

• Culture region

• Multicultural society

• Universal theme

• Cultural diffusion

Things like families, governments, and religious practices that are found in every culture are known as ________.

• Technology

• Ethnic group

• Cultural universals

• Heritage