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What is Culture?
CCS 5th Grade Social Studies
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| institutions | associations, organizations, or groups that form the foundation of a society |
| 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 |
| nation | includes all of the people who live under one government • |
| political systems | how government is organized • |
| confederacy | an alliance of separately governed states • |
| democracy | a nation in which power rests with the people and is exercised directly by them • |
| dictatorship | a nation in which absolute power is controlled by a person whose position is not inherited • |
| empire | a group of nations or territories ruled by one leader or country |
| monarchy | a nation ruled by a king, queen, or emperor who usually inherited their power |
| parliamentary government | an assembly of persons, not necessarily elected, who write the laws of a nation or state |
| democratic republic | a nation in which power rests with the people and is exercised through their elected representatives |
| anarchy | no government or organized authority |
| places of worship | institutions where the practice of religion occurs |
| hospitals | institutions where the healing of the sick and injured occurs |
| museums | institutions where cultural items/artifacts are housed and studied |
| national parks | land that is reserved for environmental preservation and recreation |
| military | a part of the government that is established to defend the citizens of a society |
| community organizations | institutions that enable members of a society to engage in cooperative efforts beneficial to the local society |
| commerce | the production |
| industry | making products for sale to other people |
| agriculture | the production of food and goods through farming |
| mining | taking rocks and minerals out of the earth |
| forestry | the growing, maintaining, and harvesting of forests |
| fishing | the catching |
| manufacturing | the massive production of goods through the use of machines and tools in factories |
| technology | devices intended to simplify the way we do things |
| Transportation | method in which products are moved to various places |
| ships | delivery of products using water as the means of moving goods |
| railroads | delivery of products using trains as the means of moving goods |
| trucks | delivery of products using roads as the means of moving goods |
| air | delivery of products using airplanes as the primary means of moving goods |
| products | finished goods that have been manufactured |
| trade | the importing and exporting of products |
| import | purchasing goods manufactured in another country |
| export | selling products to other countries |
| currency | money, usually in the form of coins or paper |
| traditions | customs unique to a society |
| customs | the manner in which a society usually does something o |
| manners | the way in which a society expresses politeness |
| celebrations | special events that honor people |
| holidays | days during the year that are celebrated because they have a special meaning to a society life events |
| birthdays | celebrations that indicate the date in which someone was born |
| weddings | a celebration of marriage |
| anniversaries | usually occurs as a yearly celebration that indicates an important event (ex. wedding |
| milestones | significant highlights in the development of a culture |
| cuisine | how food is prepared |
| movies/theatre/concerts | methods in which people use acting and performance |
| music | songs, tunes, or melodies |
| sports | games and events, usually of a physical nature |
| travel | a journey, or trip |
| Examples of Comunity Orgaizations | Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Rotary Club, Lion's Club, |
| Forms of Entertainment | Movies, Theater, Concerts, Sport, Music |
| Exapmles of Cultural Traditions Celebrations | Birthday, Weddings, Anniversaries, Milestones, Holidays |
| Words Associated with Institutions | Hospitals, Places of Worship, Government, Fire Stations, Police Station |
| Words Associated with Commerece | Forestry, Banking, Manufacturing, Agricultural, Technology, Currency |
| Words Associated with Traditions | Cuisine, Languages, Holidays, Manners |
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