Chapter 7 Flashcards
Every culture has a distinctive set of
Cultural traits
Earth has thousands of
Different cultures
The beliefs, customs, practices, and behaviors of a particular nation or group of people
Culture
An idea or way of doing things that is common in a certain culture
Cultural trait
Behavior that is considered normal in a particular society
Cultural norm
Geographic area that has been shaped by people
Cultural landscape
An area in which a single culture or cultural trait is dominant
Culture region
The most basic unit of any society is the
Family
Group of humans with a shared culture who have organized themselves to meet their basic needs
Society
Family that consists of parents and their child
Nuclear
Family that includes parents and children and other family members such as grandparents aunts uncles and cousins
Extended family
Pattern of organized relationships among groups of people within a society
Social structures
Group of people living in similar economic conditions
Social class
Aspects of culture all societies share
Families and social structures
Aspects of culture differ among societies
Economic and family structures
