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Elements of Cutlture
The beliefs and actions that define a group
Question | Answer |
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Social Organization | Every vulture creates a social structure by organizing its members into smaller groups |
Customs and Traditions | Societies pass ritual, values and principles from one generation to another |
Religion | Helps people answer basic questions about meaning and the purpose of life |
Arts and Literature | Reflects on important cultural values in society |
Language | All cultures have a language, although some don't have writing |
Government | Creates and enforces a society's public policy such as defense, crime and taxation |
Economic System | Purpose is to decide how goods and resources should be distributed In order to meet wants and needs of society |
Cultural Diffusion | The spread of ideas or products from one culture to another |