Elements of Culture - PERSIA

Which best explains culture?

• things a person believes in

• ways a person relates to others

• art a person creates and stories they write

• all of the choices are correct

How do art and literature reflect, or show culture?

• through the details about setting

• through words and actions of characters

• through appearance and clothing

• all of the choices show culture

In 2-3 sentences, explain what culture is.

Which of the following is true about culture?

• it is a new idea that people have started

• only a few things are a part of culture

• it is created by many things over long periods of time

• it is not important to know or understand

What is the acronym, or way to remember, the 6 most important elements of culture?

• PEOPLE

• PERSIA

• CULTURE

• HISTORY

The P in PERSIA represents the cultural element of Politics.

What does politics tell us about culture?

• where parks and recreation takes place

• who the leader is at a specific time

• government, laws, and leadership

• that Persia was a country that is now called Iran

The E in PERSIA represents the cultural element of Economics.

What does Economics tell us about culture?

• which candy kids spend their money on

• what time people go to work each day and how much they like their job

• the amount of money families pay their kids for allowance

• types of jobs, the role of the government, and how wealth is distributed, or spread out, among people

The R in PERSIA represents the cultural element of Religion.

What does Religion tell us about culture?

Answer in 2-3 sentences.

The S in PERSIA represents the cultural element of Social Influences.

What do Social Influences tell us about culture?

• education, technology, art, and literature

• role of missionaries traveling to other countries

• social classes, family roles, and entertainment

• saving money for a family trip or vacation

The I in PERSIA represents the cultural element of Intellectual Influences.

What do Intellectual Influences tell us about culture?

• education, technology, literature, art, and music

• name of the school children attend

• ways friends influence their peers

• if government control is limited or unlimited