World Cultures- Mr. Evans Basics of Geography World Cultures- Mr. Evans

5 Themes of Geography Location- Where is it? Place- What is it like? Region- How are places similar or different? Movement- How do goods or ideas move from one place to another? Human-Environment Interaction- How do we interact with the world around us?

Cultural Factors Food and shelter Religion Relationships to family and others Language Education Security/Protection Political and social organization Creative Expression

Culture Change and Exchange Cultures and societies are always in the process of changing. Innovation Taking existing technology and resources and creating something new to meet a need Can happen on purpose or by accident These “accidents” can easily change society Example: Pasteurization of milk. List and explain two innovations within our world that have changed the way we go about our daily life’s?

Diffusion Good ideas are hard to keep a secret. The spread of ideas, inventions, or patterns of behavior is called DIFFUSION. Age of technology this process can happen very quickly Mass media such as Internet, Social Media cover a broad range. List and explain an example of diffusion within the United States? To stimulate your brain think entertainment, food, clothing, etc.

Religion This aspect of culture has a great deal of influence and importance in many people’s lives Religion consists of a belief in a supernatural power or powers that are regarded as creators and maintains the universe. Often establishes values or beliefs

Religions Continued… There are three major types of religions Monotheistic- with a belief in one god Polytheistic- with a belief in many gods Animistic- (traditional) often a belief in divine forces in nature For Monday, give an examples of a faith that fits the three major types of religions? Religion spreads through diffusion and also converts People who give up their former beliefs for new ones

Three Major Religions All are monotheistic and share similar beliefs and some of the major prophets and teachers Judaism- The oldest of the Southwest Asian religions Followers are known as “Jews” Live in Israel, U.S., Canada, South America and many European cities Basic laws and teachings come from the Torah

Christianity Evolved 2,000 years from the teachings of Judaism Based on the teachings of Jesus Christ New Testament of the Bible Largest of the religions with over 2 billion followers Christians live on every continent

Islam Based on the teachings of the Prophet Mohammad Began teaching around 613 A.D. Followers are known as Muslims Their god is known as Allah The Muslim holy book is known as the Quran

Nations of the World State- Four general characteristics Territory Government People Sovereign They have control over their internal and external affairs

Types of Government Democracy Monarchy Dictatorship Communism Nearly all political power and means of production are held by the government in the name of all the people.

Types of Economies Command- Production of goods and services is determined by a central government Market- Production of goods and services is determined by the demand of consumers Mixed- A combination of command and market economies

General Terms Gross National Product (GNP)- total value of all goods and services produced by a country over a year Gross Domestic Product (GDP)- total value of all goods and services produced within a country in a given period of time

General Terms Continued… Developing Nations (3rd World)- nations that have a low GDP and limited development No infrastructure and struggle to meet the basic needs of their population Developed Nations (1st World)- countries with a high per capita income and a varied economy