Culture The set of beliefs, values, and practices that a group of people has in common Government Economics Social Systems The Arts Technology Religion Natural Resources Geography

Vocabulary Ethnic group: a group of people who share cultural traits Cultural Trait: a particular aspect of culture Cultural Diversity: having traits from various cultures Globalization: the process by which countries are more linked to each other through culture and trade Interdependence: the reliance of one country on another for resources, goods, and/or services

Political Systems Monarchy One of the oldest types of government Ruled directly by a king or queen, the head of a royal family In some, power is in the hands of just one person. In others, many democratic practices are used. Dictatorship A single, powerful ruler has total control. Leader is called a dictator. Often rules by force People have few rights and no say in their own government. Communism A political system in which the government owns all property and dominates all aspects of life in a country Leaders are chosen by the Communist Party or by Communist leaders. People have restricted rights and very little freedom. Political Science: The study of government and how people relate to government. Democracy Republic Monarchy Dictatorship Fascism Theocracy

Economy A system that includes all of the activities that people and businesses do to earn a living. Making, building, selling, buying and trading just about anything!

Economic Systems Traditional Economy System in which people grow their own food and make their own goods Trade may take place through barter, or the exchange of goods without the use of money. Often found in rural and remote communities Market Economy System based on private ownership, free trade, and competition Individuals and businesses are free to buy and sell what they wish. Prices determined by the supply and demand for goods Sometimes called capitalism Command Economy System in which the central government makes all economic decisions Government decides what goods to produce, how much to produce, and what prices will be. Communist governments own and control most businesses in their countries. Economics: The study of business, money, occupations, and issues dealing with money and finance. Traditional Market Command

Social Systems Social Hierarchy: the formal or informal distribution of power and class system of a society Caste Race Gender

The Arts Most cultures develop unique forms of music and art

Technology The invention, development, and use of ideas and tools Fire The world is round? The computer (ie PC, apple products)

Religious Systems Religion: a set of beliefs and practices centered on “supernatural” forces and the ultimate truth about reality, human nature, and the origins of the universe Monotheism Polytheism Animism

Natural Resources Naturally (not man-made) occurring substances that are considered valuable Gold Oil

Geography The physical environment in which a culture exists directly influences that culture’s development and identity Land Water Climate