1. CULTURE-

Children in Namibia, Africa

THE CULTURES OF NORTH AFRICA:

CHAPTER 3, SECTION 1MR. CRAKE

7th GRADE SOCIAL STUDIESMASON MIDDLE SCHOOL

1. CULTURE-the way of life of people who share similar customs and beliefs.

Children in Namibia, Africa

THE CULTURES OF NORTH AFRICA:

CHAPTER 3, SECTION 1MR. CRAKE

7th GRADE SOCIAL STUDIESMASON MIDDLE SCHOOL

2. QURAN-

UZBEKISTAN

2. QURAN-the sacred book of Islam.

UZBEKISTAN

3. CULTURAL DIFFUSION-

UZBEKISTAN

3. CULTURAL DIFFUSION-a the spread of customs and ideas from one culture to another.

UZBEKISTAN

4. What are some elements of culture?-

4. What are some elements of culture?-food, clothing, homes, jobs, language, world views, beliefs.

5. How do you think cultural beliefs shape the way people behave?-

5. How do you think cultural beliefs shape the way people behave?- cultural beliefs influence the foods people eat, the clothes they wear, where they live, what kind of work they do, language they speak, and how they view the world.

Tuareg man from Algeria

6. What are the beliefs of the followers of Islam?-

What is this?

6. What are the beliefs of the followers of Islam?- Muslims believe that the Quran is the word of God, revealed to the prophet Muhammad. Islam forbids lying, stealing, murder, gambling, eating pork, or drinking alcohol.

Muhammad's tomb.

7. How has Islam influenced the cultures of

North Africa?

7. How has Islam influenced the cultures of North Africa? Islam provides a guide to living. Islamic law influences work and family life, as

well as government.

8. Describe North Africa’s location-

UZBEKISTAN

KAZAKHSTAN

TAJIKISTAN

8. Describe North Africa’s location-North Africa is on the Mediterranean Sea, not far from Europe and Asia and within reach of other parts of Africa.

UZBEKISTAN

KAZAKHSTAN

TAJIKISTAN

9. How has North Africa’s location contributed to cultural diffusion?-

9. How has North Africa’s location contributed to cultural diffusion?-North Africa is a center of trade and travel due to its location on the Mediterranean Sea. It is exposed to many cultures, and its customs have influenced other cultures.

10. Do you think that adding new elements to a culture has to lead to the loss of old ones?

10. Do you think that adding new elements to a culture has to lead to the loss of old ones? No, it is possible to learn new ideas while still keeping older ones alive.