Bernhardt Test1 Flashcards
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The 5 basic concepts throughout our curriculum
Geography History Civics and government Culture Economics
5 concepts of geography
Location H.E Interaction Movement Region Place
Location
Exact ( longitude/latitude )
Relative - in relation to another place
H.E Interaction
Between people and their environment
Movement
People
Goods
Ideas
Region
Section of the world with similar features
Place
Climate
People
Forms
History
A continuous account of past events relating to a particular ppl,country,period or person. Usually written chronologically
Every event can be viewed as
A cause and an affect
What has always driven history
Economics and religion
Civics
The study of rights/duties and privileges of citizens
Government
Rule or authority over a country,state,district or the person or persons who rule
What are the most fundamental functions of government
Protection and promotion
What are government expected to do for threats
Protect the citizens from internal and external threats
What is the government supposed to promote
The common good and the individual good
Culture
A way of life of a group of people which includes their traditions customs beliefs and values
Can culture change over time
Yes
Can cultures have subcultures
Yes
What are two strong factors in the shaping of culture
Language and religion
What are the 3 basic activities of every economy
Produce,distribute and consume
Are all people consumers by nature
Yes
Human labor is required to produce and distribute what
Goods and services
There is a big difference between what in a society
Wants and needs
Inflation
When the money becomes worthless in a society