1. CHEGG REVIEW

2. Culture- The way of life of a group of people
Question #1
Culture- The way of life of a group of people
Can you think of ways that your culture influences your life?

3. What is culture?

4. Elements of culture Language Shelter Clothing Economy Religion
Question #2
Elements of culture
Language
Shelter
Clothing
Economy
Religion
Celebrations
-Weddings
-Birthdays
-Funerals
Education
Values
Climate
Government/Laws
Sports
Games
Entertainment
Music/Dance

5. Watch This! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BT0kzF4A-WQ
(People from Sudan move to the USA)
What challenges do you think the people from Sudan will have when coming to America for the first time?

6. Cultural Questions 1) What do you have in common?
2) What was different?
3) Why is culture important?

7. What is History? History- The study of events from the past
Question #3 and #4
What is History?
History- The study of events from the past
Archaeologist – a person who studies human history using artifacts and fossils
Artifact- a human-made object
Fossil- the remains of a plant or animal (something that was once living)

8. How do we keep track of history?
Timelines are a common way to keep track of history
2017 C.E.

9. How do we keep track of history?
Question #5 and #6
How do we keep track of history?
2017 C.E.
Humans started keeping track of time in Year 1. This is when the Common Era (C.E.) began
A.D. stand for Anno Domini which means “the First Year”.
A.D. and C.E. are the same thing!
Years before Year 1 are referred to as B.C.E. which means Before the Common Era

10. Think of B. C. E. years as negative numbers
Think of B.C.E. years as negative numbers. The further you get from Year 1, you go further back in time
C.E. years start at Year 1 and go all the way up until present day (Year 2016)
2017 C.E.
2017 C.E.

11. B.C.E lasted a very long time!
Scientists believe the earth is around 4.5 billion years old!
We have been keeping track of time for only 2,017 years!
If a timeline showed Earth’s history, the Common Era would be a tiny speck on the end of your timeline
Beginning
of Time
2016 C.E.
1 C.E.

12. Create your own Timeline!
On your worksheet, create a timeline of the 7 most important events of your life.
-Events should not be spaced out evenly!
I will show you a timeline of my life as an example
Ideas:
When you were born
First day of school
Moved
New brother/sister
2017 C.E.
Today

13. Now you get to write on your desks
Each group will work together:
-Draw a line across two desks (the left desk is BCE and the right desk is CE)
-Each inch on the ruler will represent 100 years
I will give you pictures of some of the most important events in world history and you will attempt to place them in correct order
BCE CE
2400 BCE
(BCE = Negative)
2400 CE
1 CE
There is no year 0!

14. BCE CE 1760 CE – 1820 CE Industrial Revolution 1942 CE World War II
Roman Colosseum
1347 CE
Black Plague
450 BCE
Parthenon in Greece
1 CE
1503 CE
Mona Lisa
2400 BCE
Pyramids of Egypt
1917 CE
World War I
1500 CE – 1700 CE
Scientific Revolution

15. Question #7
What is Economics?
Economics- production, distribution, and use of goods and services
Simple Definition: The study of how people meet their needs
People trade for the things they need

16. 3 Types of Economic Systems
1) Market 2) Command 3) Traditional

17. Question #8
Market Economy
Decisions made by individuals (what to make, sell and buy) supply and demand
Also called capitalism
Based on trade and competition
Some government regulation (laws, taxes)
USA, Great Britain, Canada, France, and Japan have a market economy

18. Command Economy Government makes decisions No incentive to work harder
Question #8
Command Economy
Government makes decisions
Also known as communism
No incentive to work harder
Workers are told what to do
China, Cuba, Vietnam, and North Korea are the world’s major communist countries

19. Traditional Economy Economy based on agriculture
Question #8
Traditional Economy
Economy based on agriculture
Traditional economies are usually poor. The people concentrate on survival, not making money
Usually found in 3rd world countries
Bangladesh and Ivory Coast still have traditional economies

20. Question #9
Supply and Demand
We use Supply and Demand to determine how much goods will cost
The more of something you have, the less valuable it becomes
BrainPop: Supply & Demand

21. What are those?!?!?!?! Jordan 11 Infared’s average price is $150
Low supply (not many are made)
High quality materials
People are willing to pay a high price for them (high demand)
Wal-Mart basic shoes are about $15
Large supply (a lot are made)
People go to Wal-Mart to save money

22. Question #10
Government
Definition: An organization that has the power to make and enforce laws for society
Why do we need government?
(LA Riots – 1992)

23. There are 4 basic forms of Government:
Democracy
Communism
Monarchy
Dictatorship

24. Democracy Rule by a government of elected officials
Question #11
Democracy
Rule by a government of elected officials
In the United States, citizens vote for people to represent
Example:
The United States

25. Democracy
2 Types:
Direct Democracy- Citizens participate directly in government.
Example: Ancient Greece
2) Representative Democracy- Citizens elect leaders to represent them
Example: USA

26. Question #11
Communism
A system in which the government controls all social and economic systems
Everything is owned by “the people”
Basic freedoms are limited
Example:
China has been under Communist rule since 1949

27. Monarchy A government ruled by a King or Queen. Based on heredity
Question #11
Monarchy
A government ruled by a King or Queen. Based on heredity
Example:
Saudi Arabia
King Al Saud has ruled Saudi Arabia since 2005

28. Monarchy
2 Types:
Absolute Monarchy- The ruler has all of the power and is not limited by laws.
2) Constitutional Monarchy- The ruler has power, but laws are in place to make sure the ruler does not abuse their power.

29. Dictatorship Ruled by one individual or a small group.
Question #11
Dictatorship
Ruled by one individual or a small group.
Dictators gain power by force
The people have limited freedom or rights
Also known as “rule by force”
Those who oppose the government are put in jail or even worse
Example:
North Korea
Kim Jong-il ruled North Korea for over 50 years
And was referred to as the “Supreme Leader”. His son, Kim Jong-Un is now dictator.

30. Question #12
What is Geography?
Geography- the study of the earth, including climate, natural resources, landforms, and the division of land into continents and countries
“Geo” comes from Latin and means “the Earth”

31. Landforms- Features of the earth

32. Question #13
Climate- Weather conditions over a long period of time. Specifically, temperature and rainfall.
Examples:
Desert
Rainforest
Tundra
Subtropical
Temperate Forest

33. 5 Themes Location- Where is it?
Question #14
Location- Where is it?
Absolute- A specific location. This can be coordinates on a map or an address
Relative- A location in relation to something else. Ex. 2 blocks, close to the railroad tracks

34. 5 Themes What makes A.G. unique from any other place?
Question #15
Place- An area that is defined by everything in it. All places have features that give them personality and distinguish them from other places.
All places are unique
What makes A.G. unique from any other place?

35. (a bunch of places that have something in common)
5 Themes
Question #16
Region- A region is an area that is defined by certain similar characteristics.
(a bunch of places that have something in common)
North Carolina has 3 regions- Mountain, Piedmont, and Coastal

36. The NFL divides their teams into divisions based on regions

37. 5 Themes
Question #17
Movement- The way people, products, information and ideas move from one place to another

38. 5 Themes
Question #18
Human-Environment Interaction- how people adapt to the environment and how they change it
Palm Island Dubai- The world’s largest artificial island