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10 Traits of Culture

10 Traits of Culture. Learned behaviors, traditions, beliefs, and ways of life created by groups of people. 1. Art. The way the culture expresses themselves Paintings, pottery, masks, statues What did the culture contribute?. 2. Language. Languages spoken by groups

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10 Traits of Culture

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  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 speakingsame 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 Chopsticks S’mores

  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 Islamic dress Hindu temple

  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 4th 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 Monopoly Harry 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

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