Module 3, Lesson 1

Question 1

A set of beliefs, values, and practices that a group of people have in common. (examples: language, religion)

Answer 1

Culture

Question 2

An activity or behavior in which people often take part. These are both shared and change from place to place.

Answer 2

Culture trait

Question 3

Are culture traits passed down from one generation to another?

Answer 3

Yes

Question 4

People who share similar culture traits are members of the same _________.

Answer 4

Culture group (examples: American teenagers)

Question 5

An area in which people have many shared cultural traits.

Answer 5

Culture region

Question 6

Countries have several different ____ ______ within their borders.

Answer 6

Cultural regions

Question 7

A group of people who share a common culture and ancestry.

Answer 7

Ethnic group

Question 8

A society that includes a variety of cultures in the same area.

Answer 8

Multicultural society

Question 9

The spread of culture traits from one region to another.

Answer 9

Cultural diffusion

Question 10

Give examples of how culture is spread from one region to another.

Answer 10

1 - when people move from place to place.
2 - when countries trade with one another
3 - conflict
4 - new ideas

Question 11

Features that are common to all cultures

Answer 11

Cultural universals

Question 12

Name 3 important cultural universals.

Answer 12

1 - social institutions
2 - creative expressions
3 - technology

Question 13

Organized patterns of belief and behavior that focus on meeting our basic needs (food, clothing and shelter)

Answer 13

Social institutions

Question 14

Name some social institutions

Answer 14

1 - family
2 - education
3 - religion
4 - government
5 - economy

Question 15

What is the most basic institution? The purpose is to ensure that children are cared for until they can fend for themselves. Provide emotional & physical support. Teach values, traditions, and customs.

Answer 15

Family

Question 16

The purpose of this basic social institution is to keep order and resolve conflict.

Answer 16

Government

Question 17

This basic social institution is a system of using resources to meet needs. Must be able to make, buy, sell or trade goods and services to get what they want and need.

Answer 17

Economy

Question 18

This is a basic social institution that societies rely on to pass on knowledge to young people to prepare for adult roles. Teach writing, reading, math and technical skills, values and norms.

Answer 18

Education

Question 19

This is a basic social institution helps explain meaning of life and death and good and bad. It is passed down. It is a powerful force.

Answer 19

Religion

Question 20

A form of creative expression that uses theater and dance

Answer 20

Performing Arts

Question 21

A form of creative expression that includes painting, jewelry, sculptures, and architecture.

Answer 21

Visual Arts

Question 22

A form of creative expression that uses literature, folktale, and stories

Answer 22

Literary Arts

Question 23

The wealth of cultural elements that have been passed down over generations

Answer 23

Heritage

Question 24

a message about like or human nature that is meaningful across time and in all places

Answer 24

Universal theme

Question 25

A way to refers to the use of knowledge, tools, and skills to solve problems

Answer 25

Technology

Question 26

What are the 3 factors that shape the technology we use?

Answer 26

1 - We use what we have from resources
2 - We use what be believe we need in our religion
3 - We use what are government allows us

Question 27

Have advances in science and technology have made life easier or harder?

Answer 27

Easier

Question 28

True or false: Advances in technology have allowed people to work faster and more efficiently.

Answer 28

True