Cuture- Week 1 Cultural Elements and Religion

makes communication possible

gives a sense of pride and identity

core of all cultures

family is your first

celebrates your culture

creative means of expression

passed down through generations

how people are organized into smaller groups

spoken or written

behavior expectations- both written and nonwritten

includes facial expression and body language

shapes your beliefs and behaviors

Church is a place of worship

Ramadan is a month of fasting

Synagogue is the place of worship

caste system

Holy Trinity: Father, Son, Holy Spirit

Allah and Quran

Five Pillars of Islam

first monotheistic religion

Prophet Muhammad is the final prophet

Bible is the holy text

Vedas as sacred texts

Torah is the holy text

Jesus is the Son of God

Reincarnation and karma

To feel hungry all day

To show gratitude, patience, and self-contr

To prepare for a big feast at night

To avoid going to school

Decorating a Christmas tree

Eating turkey on Thanksgiving

Breaking the fast with dates and water at sunset

Hiding Easter eggs

To play games with friends

To watch a performance

To pray and feel part of the community

To have another meal after dinner