A system of values, norms, knowledge, symbols, and beliefs shared by a society is Culture
This economic system advocates that the means of production are controlled by the people, as a whole, instead of private individuals. Socialism
Which Enlightenment philosopher wrote of the General Will? Rousseau
Who wrote that the foundation of government is the consent of people Locke
This economic philosophy, which means let be, advocates for the government to stay out of business Laissez Faire
According to laws of supply and demand, when demand goes up and supply stays the same, prices Go Up
Who stated that when population outgrows the food supply, poverty/misery will continue for the poor Malthus
Karl Marx stated that there is a class struggle between Haves and Have Nots Bourgeoisie and Proletariat Middle Class and Workers
A self-governing political entity State
To be an independent state what is necessary? Defined Borders International Recognition Economic activity People there permanently Government to provide services Transportation system Social Engineering Sovereignty
Name the aspects of Capitalism Free Markets Private Ownership Supply and Demand No Government interference
Things considered good or important are called Values
Gestures Words Objects Colors Designs Are all examples of Symbols
Guidelines we follow in relations to others, or shared standards of desirable behavior are Norms
3 examples of Means of Production Factories Farms Railroads Shipyards
Give an example of Folkways
Bringing an item from one culture to another is Cultural Diffusion
Define Taboos Prohibitions against the most important mores, or things you really shouldn’t do
Define Ethnocentrism belief that other cultures should be judged by the standards of your own
A group that rejects the values and norms of larger culture is called Counterculture
_______________ cultures tend to not be as concerned with time and schedules Polychronic
“Father of Capitalism” Adam Smith
________________ cultures tend to be more bound by schedules Monochronic
The idea that other cultures should not be judged by our standards is called Cultural Relativism
standardized organization of written or spoken symbols Language
Punishments or Rewards Sanctions
Define Subculture People with shared broad traditions but also follow some unique norms and values are
Which Religion does not belong? Judaism Christianity Hinduism Islam
Define Cultural Universals Features common to all cultures, or things you would find in every culture are
Norms with the most powerful significance and get a severe reaction if broken are Mores
Define Nation A tightly knit group of people which share a common culture
Name the aspects of Socialism Government determines what is produced Government regulation of business Government controls means of production People as a whole control means of production
Who came up with the Iron Law of Wages David Ricardo
Polytheism Vedas Reincarnation are all aspects of Hinduism
Define the Iron Law of Wages working class will not escape poverty because of the cycle of wages and labor force
Which religion shares an origin with Hinduism? Buddhism
Term of nature religion Animism
Thomas Hobbes’ belief is a strong central government as part of the social contract advocated this type of government Absolute Monarchy
This philosopher wrote that the best government is one that separates the powers Montesquieu
“the greatest good for the greatest number of people Utilitarianism