World Cultures Exam 2 Study Guide
For the first test you will want to review the following topics discussed in class. Please understand that this study guide
is just an overall guide of concepts for review and is not representative of every question that will appear on the test.
Types of Religions: ethnic, animist, universalizing
What religions are the big three of monotheism & how are they connected
What religions are the big three in terms of practice/followers
How the religions discussed in class are similar and different.
Hinduism
--When & where it began
--Who is the main deity
--What type of religion it is & where it is most practiced today
--Basic tenets of the belief system
--Caste & its effect on religion
Buddhism
--When & where it began
--Who is the main deity
--What type of religion it is & where it most practiced today
--Basic tenets of the belief system
Native American/1st world ethnic religion
--When & where it began
--Who is the main deity
--What type of religion it is & where it is most practiced today
--Basic tenets of the belief system
--Carlisle Indian School
Christianity
--When & were it began
--Who is the main deity
--What type of religion it is & where it is most practiced today
--Basic tenets of the belief system
--How is Christianity similar/different than the other big three of monotheism
Other things to consider
How are art & religion is connected to the 7 elements of culture.
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What is Art?
a. Be able to define and describe the different types of art discussed in class.
How do the different types of art relate to the elements of culture?
What are Customs & Traditions?
a. Be able to define how the art of the various cultures connect to their customs and traditions.
Ancient Egypt Culture
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Be able to identify the different types of Egyptian art.
Be able to explain the significance of the various forms of art to the Egyptians. (i.e. why are the pyramids,
statues, the sphinx etc. important)
Be able to identify when Egyptian culture thrived.
Be able to describe the various stages of tomb development.
Be able to identify who ordered the construction of various tomb sites, monuments, etc. and approximately
when they were constructed.
Be able to identify their style of writing.
Be able to explain the impact of the Egyptians on the modern world.
Aztec Culture
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Be able to identify the different types of Aztec art.
Be able to identify when & where the Aztec culture thrived.
Be able to explain key aspects of Aztec religion and how they connect their art & customs and traditions.
Be able to comment on Aztec architecture and its importance in the society.
Be able to describe what lead to the decline of the Aztec empire.
Be able to explain the impact of the Aztecs on the modern world.
Mayan Culture
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Be able to identify the different types of Mayan art.
Be able to identify when Mayan culture thrived.
Be able to explain key aspects of Mayan religion and how they connect their art & customs and traditions.
Be able to comment on Mayan advancements in astronomy and its importance in the society.
Be able to describe what lead to the decline of the Mayan Empire.
Be able to explain what impact the Mayans had on the world.
Disciplines Related to the Study of Culture
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Be able to define the following disciplines: Anthropology, Archeology, History, Sociology.
Be able to explain the strengths and weaknesses of each of discipline.
Be able to explain how each discipline is connected to the others.
Be able to identify what the various disciplines use to examine society.