Culture/Early Civilizations Test Flashcards
List the Elements of Culture
Language, religion, social groups, government, economy and culture regions
Define the Language element of culture
How people communicate with each other
Sharing a language is the strongest bond between people. It can unify groups in a larger culture.
Example: American english, British english
Define the Religion element of culture.
A persons beliefs in god
Religions help people answer questions about life’s meanings. People who share religious beliefs feel a strong connection to each other.
Examples: Christianity, Islam, Judaism
Define Social Groups element of culture
Types of groups in a society
There are many different types of groups in a society. Family is the most important. Class or economic status (wealth) can also play a big role.
Example: ethnic group, age, gender
Define the Government element of culture
The system of how a group is ruled.
Different types of governments are organized and who holds power is based on cultural values.
Examples: Autocracy, Monarchy, Democracy
Define Economy element of culture
How people earn a living
Traditional - customs and values
Market - freedom and personal choice
Command - government control
What type of economy does te US have?
Market economy
Explain the economy that the US has.
A market economy is based on people having the freedom to make their own choices of what they want to buy.
What ancient civilizations major contribution was huge libraries?
Assyrian
What ancient civilization built boats, probably to navigate the Nile River and Mediterranean Sea?
Egyptian
What ancient civilization developed cartography?
Chinese
What was the cultural revolution when most people were nomadic?
Paleolithic Era
What was the cultural revolution in which technological advances were made in media, internet and communication?
Post-Industrial or Informational Era
