ABC's of Culture
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26 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Appearance | Color of skin, types of head coverings, clothing styles and materials, hair styles and lengths, types of jewelry and kinds of materials used in making jewelry, make-up |
| Beliefs | types and kinds of religion practices. Also includes superstitions, types of ceremonies, etc. |
| Communication | what kinds of communication technology is used, how do most people get their information. What languages are spoken, what is the officail language. |
| Dates | important historical days or holidays |
| Economy | Trade partners, imports and exports |
| Food | preparation of food, special occasions when certain foods are served, who prepares the food, spices used, how food is stored and eaten, foods that are typical to the area. |
| Government | type or kind of government |
| Human-Environment Interaction | what does man do that changes or alters the environment |
| Information/Education | what is the literacy rate, who attends school and for how long, are there places with higher learning |
| Jobs | what people do to make a living |
| Kinds of Environmental or Physical Features | environmental or physical features found in the region including water features |
| Location | location of the area or country (absolute and relative) |
| Movement | movement of people, goods, and ideas. this could also include migration information, colonial expansion, and immigration of people. Also include how the common person gets around. |
| Nationalism | what people, places, and things spark feelings of loyalty and patriotism |
| Organizations | is the country a member of a major world organization such as OPEC, ASEAN, European Cummunity, etc. |
| Population | ethnic groups-numbers and details |
| Quality of life | birth and death rates, life expectancy, medical care |
| Resources | what kinds or types of natural resources are found in the area |
| Shelter | describe the kinds and types of homes, dwellings, and bulidings typically found in the area. |
| Taboos | What behaviors are not acceptable in the culture |
| Urban/ Rural | what is the poopulation density and distribution for the area. Percent urban and rural |
| Vacation/Recreation | what people do for fun |
| Weather and climate | weather and climate regions |
| Xeriscape | what is the natural vegetation like in thre climate regions described |
| Yearly Income | Yearly income per capital |
| Zoology | What kinds of animals are native to the region |
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