Culture

Question 1

What does culture mean

Answer 1

A groups way of life, including food, shelter, language, behavior, and ideas

Question 2

What is the difference between institutions and traits of culture

Answer 2

Institution- The big ideas that all cultures share/have in common
Traits- The characteristics of different institutions, descriptive words

Question 3

What are the six institutions of culture

Answer 3

Family, government religion, education, economy, and art

Question 4

List out some traits that fall under each institution of culture

Answer 4

Dress, food, language, sports, job, holidays, paintings, music, traditions, literature, and celebrations

Question 5

Cultural diffusion

Answer 5

The process where cultures exchange goods and ideas with another culture

Question 6

Provide three examples of major cultural diffusion events in history

Answer 6

Silk Road, Colombian Exchange, Mansa Musa, the invention of the internet

Question 7

What are the four ways in which cultural diffusion happens

Answer 7

Trade, travel, conquest, technology