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