1. Culture
“PERSIA”

2. What is Culture?
How a group of people live who share similar beliefs and customs.

3. P: Political Influences
Government structure (Monarchy: ruled by Kings and Queens, Dictatorship: ruled by Dictator/military, Democracy: ruled by a president (voted in by the people). Courts/Laws. War.

4. E: Economic Influences
Ways of making a living/income.
State control of trade/industry (Command economy). Agriculture/Industry important. Levels of technology. Levels of international trade.

5. R: Religious Influences
Helps to answer basic questions about life and death. Holy Books, Beliefs, Teachings. Plays a role in how societies interact.

6. S: Social Influences
Family order—patriarchal (Father leads families), matriarchal (Mother leads families). Gender Roles (women, children, elderly). Social classes (aristocracy, slaves). Entertainment. Life Styles.

7. I: Intellectual Influences
(The Arts). Art and Music. Writing and Literature. Math/Science. Education. Inventions.

8. A: Area (Geographic Influences)
Location, Physical, Movement