Study Guide Period 4
Study Guide: Chapter Four: Culture
Section 1: What is Culture? pages 77-81 Define and describe all the Key terms on page 77.
Know the two major elements of culture – material and non-material culture.
Know the approximate timelines of the stages of cultural development and the key features of each.
Know which of the five themes geographers who study culture are most concerned with.
Identify the four major stages of cultural development as outlined in the book and in class.
Describe the features of the Agricultural Revolution.
Section 2: Social Groups, Language and Religion, pages 82-86 Define and describe all the Key terms on page 82.
Know the difference between patriarchal and matriarchal.
Know which religions are monotheistic.
Know what social class is.
Know the purpose of a family and its role in a culture.
Know that every culture is based on a language
Explain religion and its purpose in a culture.
Explain the difference between a nuclear family and an extended family?
What is a social structure and its purpose?
Section 3: Economic and Political Systems, pages 87-92 Define and describe all the Key terms on page 87.
Identify the three levels of an economy – production, distribution, consumption.
Explain the difference between monarchy, dictatorship and democracy.
Compare the three basic economic systems, capitalism, socialism and communism. Consider who owns and controls basic and non-basic industries, the role of the government, and the distribution of wealth. In your answer mention prices, owners, public, private, and government (10 points)
Section 4: Cultural Change, pages 93-97 Define and describe all the Key terms on page 93 in addition to information overload and global village.
List the three things that cause a culture to change?
Compare and contrast your life with that of your parents and/or grandparents. Specifically mention family life, fun and entertainment, and communication. Describe how changes are both positive and negative. (12 points)
Section 1: What is Culture? pages 77-81 Define and describe all the Key terms on page 77.
Know the two major elements of culture – material and non-material culture.
Know the approximate timelines of the stages of cultural development and the key features of each.
Know which of the five themes geographers who study culture are most concerned with.
Identify the four major stages of cultural development as outlined in the book and in class.
Describe the features of the Agricultural Revolution.
Section 2: Social Groups, Language and Religion, pages 82-86 Define and describe all the Key terms on page 82.
Know the difference between patriarchal and matriarchal.
Know which religions are monotheistic.
Know what social class is.
Know the purpose of a family and its role in a culture.
Know that every culture is based on a language
Explain religion and its purpose in a culture.
Explain the difference between a nuclear family and an extended family?
What is a social structure and its purpose?
Section 3: Economic and Political Systems, pages 87-92 Define and describe all the Key terms on page 87.
Identify the three levels of an economy – production, distribution, consumption.
Explain the difference between monarchy, dictatorship and democracy.
Compare the three basic economic systems, capitalism, socialism and communism. Consider who owns and controls basic and non-basic industries, the role of the government, and the distribution of wealth. In your answer mention prices, owners, public, private, and government (10 points)
Section 4: Cultural Change, pages 93-97 Define and describe all the Key terms on page 93 in addition to information overload and global village.
List the three things that cause a culture to change?
Compare and contrast your life with that of your parents and/or grandparents. Specifically mention family life, fun and entertainment, and communication. Describe how changes are both positive and negative. (12 points)