What is Culture?
Anthropologist
a scientist who studies culture
religion
an organized system of beliefs and values, often centered on one or more gods
How does culture develop and shape our lives?
Culture is passed from generation to generation. The eight elements of culture shape our lives.
Five major religions
Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism
Why is religion an important piece of culture?
Religion shapes our beliefs and values. Religious beliefs and values guide the way people behave toward each other and the environment.
Elements of Culture
language, religion, food, clothing, arts, crafts, technology, government
family
smallest most basic unit of culture
ethnic group
people that share a language, customs, and common heritage
Missionaries
people who work to spread their religious beliefs
culture
shared attitudes, knowledge, and behaviors of a group; passed from generation to generation