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4th Cultures
World Cultures Vocabulary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| culture | the institutions, commerce, and traditions of a society |
| institutions | organizations that form the foundation of a society, such as schools, places of worship, hospitals, and government |
| schools | a place where teaching and learning occur |
| government | a legitimate authority established by a society to lead, govern, and manage the needs of its citizens |
| places of worship | institutions where the practice of religion occurs |
| hospitals | institutions where the healing of the sick and injured occurs |
| commerce | the production, transportation, and trading of good |
| agriculture | the production of foods and goods through farming |
| industry | making products for sale to other people |
| traditions | customs unique to a society |
| customs | the manner in which a society usually does something |
| manners | the way in which a society expresses politeness |
| celebrations | special events that honor people or important days |
| cuisine | how food is prepared, or a style of cooking unique to a particular culture |
| entertainment | a source of enjoyment |
| dance | physical movement set to music |
| music | songs, tunes, or melodies |
| sports | games and events, usually of a physical nature |
| clothing | garments and fashion, often varies among different cultures |
| language | the primary means of communication used in a society, including sounds, gestures, and written symbols |