1. Culture Culture is the shared or common traits and characteristics of a group of people. Elements of culture include: Art Religion Language Music Clothes Social Habits Food

2. Culture is something that is learned and always changing. Culture is something that can be observed. The clothes people wear, the music they listen to, the foods they eat, the languages they speak, the religions they practice, the sports they play, the art that is appreciated and the tools and technology that they use are all characteristics of a society’s culture.

3. Ancient Cultures Art included sculptures, pottery, baskets, blankets, paintings, music and jewelry, etc.

4. Languages All ancient cultures communicated in two ways: Written language Spoken language

5. Ancient Clothing Clothing was taken from whatever materials were available like flax, cotton and animal hides. Some cultures wore headdresses Some had shoes Hard to distinguish between clothing for men and clothing for women

6. Ancient Tools/Technology Many things that we see and use everyday we take for granted but everything comes from somewhere. Three ancient inventions that we still use today are the wheel, the plow and the calendar. Old Plow Modern Plow

7. Ancient Social Habits Modern Examples Sporting Events Movies Food/Restaurants Ancient Examples Worship Story Telling Hunting Competitions