world geo unit 3

What is material culture?

Material culture is anything physically created by a culture.

What are some examples of large physical objects that can become part of a cultural landscape?

Buildings and terraforming.

What does non-material culture consist of?

Rules, norms, beliefs, attitudes, and gestures.

Can cultures share material culture without sharing non-material culture?

Yes, cultures can share material culture but not non-material culture.

What is appropriation in the context of culture?

When one culture takes on material culture without their non-material culture.

What is adaptation or emulation in cultural exchange?

When one culture takes on non-material culture.

What is adoption in cultural exchange?

When one culture takes on both material and non-material culture.

How does environment affect material culture?

Material culture reflects the environment it's created in, using local animals, crops, and weather.

Why might festivals in temperate climates revolve around agricultural cycles?

Most holidays and festivals will be built around the agricultural cycle of the environment.

What impact does a harsh environment have on non-material culture?

It will impact norms and values, often leading to stricter cultures.

What is the relationship between environmental scarcity and tradition?

Scarcity encourages tradition, while abundance encourages innovation.

How can material culture reveal wealth?

By showing what resources are available and how a society interacts with other groups.

What does non-material culture indicate about a society?

It can show how traditional and hierarchic a culture is.

What are primary, secondary, and tertiary sectors in an economy?

Primary sector involves harvesting natural resources, secondary sector creates manufactured products, tertiary sector provides services.

What is the role of technology in economic specialization?

Technology allows work to be more efficient and supports specialization, leading to more educated elite managing society.

What is globalization, and how does it affect local cultures?

Globalization spreads ideas and goods, leading to both benefits and potential loss of local traditions.