1. 10 Traits of Culture Learned behaviors, traditions, beliefs, and ways of life created by groups of people

2. 1. Art The way the culture expresses themselves Paintings, pottery, masks, statues What did the culture contribute?

3. 2. Language Languages spoken by groups Also include dialects-different ways of speaking same language Written, etc. communication- fiction, non-fiction, newspapers, etc.

4. 3. Technology Tools that make life easier Can be simple or complex Includes architecture- building styles Plows African house

5. 4. Food What people eat How food is prepared Tools people use to eat Settings in which people eat Haggis S’mores Chopsticks

6. 5. Dress Clothing-can be affected by geography, government, and other factors Jewelry Body Decoration India South Africa

7. 6. Belief Ways people worship Organized religions- Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, Islam, etc Native/Tribal religions How and where people worship Hindu temple Islamic dress

8. 7. Family/Social Structure Members of the family within home Nuclear family- parents and children Extended family- could also include grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, etc.

9. 8. Customs and Traditions Long-established practice usually passed from one generation to the next Can be family or cultural Includes holidays Hawaiian dance 4 th of July

10. 9. Institutions 1. Education: a way the culture learns 2. Government: a set of laws and leaders 3. Economy: a way to make money 4. Religion: a way to practice your belief

11. 10. Recreation Anything people do for leisure or fun Sports and games Passive activities- reading, watching television, etc Soccer MonopolyHarry Potter

12. Ten Elements 1. Values and Beliefs 2. Language 3. Technology 4. Foods 5. Dress 6. Art 7. Social Structure 8. Customs and Traditions 9. Institutions 10. Recreation