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Name: ___________________ Date: ______

Global History and Geography I Mrs. Valdes

Focus Question: How can we identify the seven components of culture?

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Definition: People’s total way of life – sometimes referred to as a blueprint

What are the elements or parts of culture?

S – Social Organization

C – Customs

L – Language

A – Art and Architecture

R – Religion

G - Government

E - Economics

Below is a list of definitions for the elements of culture. Next to each definition, write the correct element and then give two examples.

|Definition |Element of Culture |Example |

|A particular system of faith, or |Religion |Christianity |

|worship. | | |

|The study or creation of beautiful or |Art/Architecture |Eiffel Tower |

|unusual works that one enjoys when seen| | |

|or heard | | |

|An organized system of ruling a group |Government |democracy |

|of people. | | |

|The word and forms of expression used |Language |English |

|by a group of people or a nation. | | |

|Ways of doing things, habits, beliefs, |Customs/Traditions |Christmas |

|handed down from generation to | | |

|generation. | | |

|A connection by blood, marriage, or |Social Organization |Class System |

|adoption; a family relationship. | | |

Culture Shock:

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Cultural Diffusion:

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Ethnocentrism:

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Final Thought:

Create an illustration below that shows elements of the culture found in this country. See how many elements of culture you can show in your drawing.

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