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Global Cultures. Elements of Culture. Culture – the way of life of a group of people who share similar beliefs and customs Elements of Culture Language Religion Social Groups Government Economic Activities Culture Regions Cultural Change. Language. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Global Cultures
Elements of Culture Culture – the way of life of a group of
people who share similar beliefs and customs
Elements of Culture• Language• Religion• Social Groups• Government• Economic Activities• Culture Regions• Cultural Change
Language Language allows people to
communicate and pass on cultural values and traditions
A shared language is one of the strongest unifying forces for a culture
Dialect – a local version of a language that differs slightly from the main language
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Religion Religious beliefs
vary significantly around the world
Religious differences can often lead to conflict, but religious similarities tie people together
Social Groups Family – people who
are biologically related
Social classes – groups of people based on wealth, education, ancestry, etc.
Ethnic group – people who share a common language, history, and place of origin.
Government All governments have certain
common traits:• Maintains order within the country• Provides protection from outside dangers• Supplies services to the people
Governments are typically organized by region (local, regional, national) and by type of authority (one ruler, a group of leaders, etc.)