History, Culture, Values And Ideologies

Question 1

Give an example of “History”

Answer 1

Russia: started ruling with Kings and Queens (Czars), ruled with a Monarchy but famine forced the Czar to step down. The Bolshevik Party took over with Communism and ruled from WWI to WWII. This soon converted to a Federation

Question 2

Culture

Answer 2

The beliefs and actions that define a group of people’s way of life: language, religious customs, food, clothing, architecture, technology, eating customs etc.

Question 3

Give an example of “Culture”

Answer 3

Saudi Arabia:
• The official religion of Saudi Arabia is Islam
• Government System: Theocratic Monarchy
• In a Theocracy: government and rules of government are determined by religious beliefs
• Sharia Law: the body of Islamic Law. It is the legal framework within which the public and some private aspects of life are regulated for those living in a legal system based on Islam

Question 4

Values

Answer 4

Things that dictate how you live (Iran: Sharia Law, Vatican City: Catholic)

Question 5

Ideologies

Answer 5

A system of ideas and ideals, esp. one that forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy

Question 6

History

Answer 6

The study of past events, particularly in human affairs; the wholes series of past events connected with someone or something