Please Grab:
1. Your folder.
2. Writing Utensil.
3. Answer the following question: What is
culture?
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The set of beliefs, values, and practices that a
group of people has in common
Includes many aspects of life, such as language
and religion, that we may share with people
around us
Each is unique
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An activity or behavior in which people often
take part, such as language spoken or sports
played
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Can be shared by people around the world
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Can change from place to place
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Culture traits are often learned or passed
down from one generation to the next.
• Within families as traditions, foods, or holiday
customs
• Laws and moral codes within societies
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Cultures develop as people learn new
culture traits.
• Immigrants who move to a new country
• Other factors, such as history and environment,
also affect how cultures develop.
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A culture region is an area in which people have many shared
culture traits, such as religious beliefs, language, or lifestyle.
◦ A single culture region can dominate an entire country.
◦ A single country may include more than one culture region
within its borders.
◦ A culture region may stretch across country borders.
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Often, culture regions are based on ethnic groups—groups of
people who share a common culture and ancestry.
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Cultural diversity is the state of having a variety of cultures in
the same area.
◦ Creates an interesting mix of ideas, behaviors, and
practices
◦ Can sometimes lead to conflict
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Population density—a measure of the number of people living in an area
High population density areas
◦ Land more expensive
◦ Roads crowded
◦ Buildings taller
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Low population density areas
◦ More open spaces
◦ Less traffic
◦ More available land
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When an area is thinly populated, it is often because the land does not
provide a very good life.
◦ Rugged mountains
◦ Harsh deserts
◦ Polar regions
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Areas with denser populations tend to be regions with fertile soil, reliable
sources of water, and a good agricultural climate.
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Mr. Burton’s culture project.