1. Understanding Culture
Ch. 3
Sec. 1 Pp

3. What is Culture?
Culture – the way of life of people who share similar beliefs and customs
Scientists look at eight elements called traits
Ethnic group – a group of people who share a common history, language, religion and some physical characteristics

4. What is Culture Majority group my control wealth and power
Minority group is different from the majority
In US, Hispanics and African Americans are the largest minority groups

5. Language Language is a strong unifying force for a culture
Dialect – a local from of a language that differs from the same language in other areas

6. Cultural Traits Religion Daily life (food, clothes, etc.) History Arts
Government (democracy, dictatorship, monarchy)
Economy

7. Cultural Changes
Cultural diffusion – the process of spreading new knowledge and skills to other cultures
10k years ago, humans learned agriculture
Civilizations – highly developed cultures
Oldest – Iraq, Egypt, India, China

8. Cultural Changes Industrial Revolution - 1700s-1800s
Information Revolution – computers and instant communication
Culture regions – include different countries that have traits in common