Elements of Culture

customs or beliefs handed down from generation to generation

Beliefs of a society, some traditions

How people get the things they need (trade, agriculture, industry, money, hunting)

The land, location, and natural resources of a culture (physical features, climate, raw materials)

Types of people in a culture (race, nationality, religious identity

Communication (speech, writing, symbols)

Music, folk tales, architecture

Traditions of a culture (holidays, clothing, celebration)

A way of life that includes beliefs, customs, and traditions of a specific group of people.

the ideas, beliefs, and attitudes about what is important that help guide the way you live

Government and laws of a culture (rules and leadership)