Elements of Culture Flashcards
Elements of Culture
Government
How group of people or country are contained/ruled or organized
ex. monarchy, democracy/tribal council
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Tools
Something used on daily basis to make life easier
ex. computers/tablets, pencils, GPS, apps
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Economy
Making, buying, selling or trading of goods and services
ex. money, bartering or trading
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Religion
System of beliefs that goes beyond the human powers
ex. Monotheistic vs. Polytheistic
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Values/Beliefs
Beliefs of a person or group, right and wrong in society, and how we should act in society
ex. good of group vs. good of the individual
How a person or group may view society
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Traditions
Hand down beliefs or practices (often holidays, ceremonies, and rituals)
ex. Day of the Dead, Thanksgiving, La Befana, Easter, First Salmon
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Language
Spoken or written words; human communication
ex. English, Vietnamese, Korean, Japanese
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Food
What you grow, hunt and/or gather to cook and eat
Often based on what was found in the area
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Clothing
What you wear depending on climate and occasion
ex. everyday clothing, formal events/celebrations, how you dress for climate
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Arts and Recreation
Something that is fun; a hobby or personal interest, needs FREE time
How a group of people or country are contained, ruled, or organized
ex. monarchy, demorcracy, tribal council
Government
Something used on a daily basis to make life easier
ex. comupters, tablets, pencils, GPS, apps
Tools
Making, buying, selling, or trading of goods and services
ex. money, trading, bartering
Economy
System of beliefs that goes beyond the human powers
ex. Monotheistic vs. Polytheistic
Religion
Beliefs of a person or group, right and wrong in society, and how we should act in society
ex. good of group vs. good of the individual
Values/Beliefs
