1. NB#3 Global Cultures Ch.4 Sec.2 Notes

2. What is culture??
Culture: way of life of a group of people who share similar beliefs and customs.
Culture is usually made up of language, religion, daily life, history, art, government, and economy

3. Culture: Language
Through language people can communicate information and experiences
Information can be passed from one generation to the next

4. Discuss with a neighbor
What religious holidays are often celebrated in the U.S.?

5. Culture: Religion
Religion can unite or be a source of struggle in a culture
Religion can influence many aspects of daily life
Example: Holidays, festivals, morals…etc.

6. Culture: Social Groups
Ethnic groups- group of people who share a common place of origin
Most cultures are made up of “social classes”
Social Classes- groups of people ranked usually by wealth, birth, or education.

7. Culture: Government and Economy
Governments are set in place to protect citizens for dangers and to provide services.
The economy found within a culture deals with how a culture uses its natural resources to meet people’s needs.

8. Culture Regions
Culture Region- countries that have certain traits in common.
They usually share: types of governments, economies, and social groups.