Culture: a shared way of life
6R
Name: ________________ #____
1.
Ecozones: Climate and Vegetation
Circle 2 ecozones from the list below to compare.
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Rainforest
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Mountain
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Desert
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Grassland
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Polar
How are they the same? (71)
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How are they different? (71)
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2.
Government
What is the purpose of government? (129)
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How do you think government influences a country’s culture?
(129/130)
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3.
Economy
What is economy? (251)
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Economy is made up of the following things. Describe each one.
(142)
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Natural resources: ___________________________________________
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Labour: ____________________________________________________
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Capital: ____________________________________________________
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Goods: ____________________________________________________
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Services: ___________________________________________________
What is wealth? (255)
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Wealth is spread unequally throughout the world. Compare how
much money someone might make a year in the following countries.
(202)
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Canada $_______
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China $_______
What is malnutrition? (253)
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What percentage of people is malnourished in the following
countries? (213)
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Canada __________
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China ___________
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Madagascar _______
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India _______
4.
Values and Beliefs
Locate the major religions in these countries. (29)
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Canada
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India _______________
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Middle East _____________
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Australia _______________
5.
Expressions: Music, Art, Dance
What is your favourite type of music? ___________________________________
What type of music do most people in West Africa listen to? (165) ____________
What is the most popular sport in Canada? (183) _________________
What is the most popular sport in Nigeria, Africa? (186) _____________________
Why do you think these countries have different sport preferences?
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6.
Global Culture & Technology
What is global culture? (48/252)
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Many years ago we did not know a lot about other cultures. Why do you think it
is easier for cultures to spread around the world today? (58)
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