2. A group of people who share a common culture. Ethnic groups can have many things in common: Shared history Common ancestry Language Religion Traditions

4. The customs, traditions, beliefs and values that a group of people share.

5. Religion Language Customs & Traditions Government Economy

7. A set of beliefs that is held by a group of people.

8. A belief in one god. Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are all monotheistic religions.

9. The belief in more than one god.

11. System of communication People who speak the same language often share the same culture

13. Custom: A traditional practice or usual way of doing something followed by a social group or people. Traditions: The transmission of customs or beliefs from generation to generation

14. It is the custom for the bride to wear a white dress on her wedding day. In some countries it is polite/respectful to bow to older people. In some countries it is OK to burp while eating your food. In some countries you take your shoes off before entering the house In some places they sit on the floor and eat

15. Blowing out candles at birthday celebrations Not wearing white to a wedding, unless you are the bride Celebrating the bounty of the harvest at a festival Babies wearing white at christenings Rituals for new members of a fraternity or sorority Taking a gift when invited to someone’s house for dinner Throwing a baby shower for a mother-to-be Having bachelor or bachelorette parties before a wedding Having a bridal shower for a new bride Tip a waiter or waitress for good service Greetings like a nod, bow, smile, handshake or verbal greeting Removing shoes before entering a home

17. Provide for the peoples common needs, keep order within society with rules and laws, and protect their society from outside threats. AutocracyOligarchyDemocracy 1 Person Makes ALL of the decisions. A Small Group Makes ALL of the decisions. The People make Decisions by Voting!

19. The system a country uses when they produce, sell or buy goods and services. Traditional People produce most of what they need to survive. Hunting, gathering, farming, herding cattle, make own clothes/tools. Bartering: Trading without using money

21. Differences among people because of their racial or ethnic backgrounds, language, dress and traditions.